Because Nothing Is More Important.

Feeling good, healthy, and strong are imperative for a long, happy life, and our expert local trainers, therapists, instructors, and nutritionists have the training, experience, and passion to get (and keep!) you in the best shape of your life. Life can get hectic and stressful…from yoga to weight training, Pilates to the latest in food science, we are here help.
08.27.20

What Now?

This month, I got to spend two weeks away on a not-so-crowded beach in North Carolina. It was so physically detached, that we were able to pretend we were in different times. While […]
08.24.20

Enjoy the Journey 

Now that we have discussed the steps I believe lead to a growth mindset and greater wellness, I want to introduce to you my final tip: Enjoy the journey. Your experiences will be […]
08.18.20

5 Tips to Achieve Your Fitness Goals

Have you ever not been able to achieve a wellness goal because something got in the way? Whether it was a barrier or challenge created by another person or by you, you were […]
08.12.20

7 Thoughts That Are Sabotaging Your Health

Developing a Growth Mindset: Part 3 We are the sum of our choices. Every thought, every decision, every word we say or think has huge implications for our health and wellness. I constantly […]
08.07.20

What’s a Woman to Do When Fitness Research Is All About Men?

Have you experienced going Keto or Paleo and feeling great for one week, but feeling terrible the next? Have you lost weight one week and then gained it the next while staying on […]
08.03.20

It’s About the Process, Not the Outcome

It’s not about the numbers, ladies! You see, as a society, we tend to get caught up in the numbers. Whether it is the readout on the scale, the number on the clothing […]
07.28.20

Do You Believe You Can Grow and Improve?

Developing A Growth Mindset is Crucial for Wellness Part 1: Cultivate A Sense of Purpose If you believe you are someone who has the ability to succeed and achieve the contentedness, the energy […]
07.23.20

You Asked, I Answered!

When I write for Stylebook, I feel like I focus on the topics that interest me the most. So, I took to Instagram and asked for your questions (please follow me at @drmeganbrown […]
07.20.20

Peri and Menopause Relief is Achievable!

Relief from the following symptoms is not only possible, it is probable. Symptoms like weight gain, anxiety, sleeplessness, night sweats, hot flashes, sexual pain, or loss of libido – all due to hormone […]
07.14.20

Strategies for Incorporating Mindfulness into Your Daily Life: Mindfulness Part 4

So, a “purposeful pause” is going to help me lose that 10 pounds? Yep! Becoming a proactive person, not a reactive person, too, will help me lose that 10? Yep. Even better, forget […]
07.10.20

Racial Justice: Mind the Mat is All In

Incredible changes are happening in the world and at Mind the Mat we are committed to being an active part of the change. Whether it relates to racial justice and Black Lives Matter, LBGTQ […]
07.07.20

Shrink Your Stress and Your Waistline: Mindfulness Part 3

One of my new axioms in life is: are you a proactive person or a reactive person. In our hustle bustle lifestyle here in Northern Virginia, we tend to have a lot thrown […]
06.29.20

How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life

Last week you learned what mindfulness is, so this week I want to talk about what mindfulness is not. As I mentioned in part one, mindfulness is a fundamental component of my Concierge […]
06.22.20

Why Mindfulness is an Essential Part of Your Wellness and Fitness: Part 1 

Why in the world would a mindfulness practice help you lose those pesky ten pounds, gain confidence in your relationships and your career, and help you feel better about yourself? Read on and […]
06.18.20

What is the Perfect Workout?

Well, I’m a bit biased of course, but when equipment access is limited, the method with the least number of barriers but the highest amount of benefits sounds pretty perfect to me. Enter […]


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