Posts by Mel Tello
2025, Set Goals that stick around and make the BEst you!

The start of a new year holds a unique allure, inspiring people to set fresh goals and embrace the promise of transformation. This collective fascination stems from the symbolic power of a clean slate—a chance to leave behind past mistakes and focus on future possibilities. The calendar’s turn provides a natural pause, encouraging reflection on personal growth and aspirations. For many, it’s a moment filled with hope, motivation, and the belief that change is not only possible but also within reach. This ritual of setting resolutions taps into a universal desire for self-improvement

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Mel Tello
Stay Cool in The Summer Heat

As summer's scorch engulfs us, rising temps don't merely affect our skin's comfort – they also have a significant impact on our nervous system. The nervous system is responsible for regulating our body functions and maintaining balance. It faces some serious challenges when we are placed in extreme heat. In this blog post, we'll delve into the intriguing relationship between soaring temperatures and their effects on our physical & mental health.

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Why HOT Yoga is not so HOT for your wellness…

We know a hot room feels icky at first and then your heart starts pumping, the sweat starts pouring and you get into the flow zone quickly as your body heads into fight or flight to regular your breath and movement in class. Leaving feels great because guess what you survived, and you have this wonderful feeling of stepping out of the sauna and into our AC controlled cars and homes. Why would you not heat a room?

 

I will tell you lots of why’s. At BE our teachers trained & educated through certified schools heavily focused in anatomy. This matters because like a personal trainer we understand the mechanics of the body and how to use breath and muscle activation to create a healthy heat and cultivate strength from the inside out.

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Mel Tello
Wellness mindset what?!

We are SOOO cyclical, once we reach our “goal” we tend to say “tomorrow, next week” until our achieved goal is in the past and we have to work hard ALL over to get back. Why do we do this in our movement and mindfulness journey? We have a eight letter work for you HOLIDAYS - Well we have some why’s that pop up too:

  1. I FEEL great! My routine can wait until tomorrow because I have this BIG project.

  2. I just want to relax, I did all the hard work and I am here so I am good now.

  3. Vacation, vacation, vacation.

Unfortunately this is the WRONG approach and I will tell you why… discipline. It’s a unsexy word because it’s work and aren’t you worth the effort?

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Mel Tello