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We use water in a totally different way. This is feel-good exercise designed to help you move better.
Laurie Denomme

Yoga as I Practice It

When people hear that yoga is part of my work, they often bring assumptions with them. So I want to share what yoga is—and is not—for me, and how my approach might help you to get more from your practice, too. Yoga, as I practice and teach it, is not a spiritual belief system. My yoga practice builds strength, improves mobility, and develops awareness that supports how we move, think, and respond to life. For me, yoga is a physical and neurological practice of awareness—a way to listen to the body, notice sensation, and move with intention. How This Path Began Fifteen years ago, I received a phone call that

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Laurie Denomme

Your Body Is the Best Coach

Water is our workout partner—a companion that helps us notice what our body needs and turn that awareness into results. This fall, our Wavemakers community has been reflecting on these kinds of breakthroughs from the Back to the Pool Challenge: Each of these lessons points to one bigger truth: your body is always listening. The Experience It’s normal to wonder: Am I doing this exercise right?Is this workout really helping me?Can water exercise really make me stronger? But your body answers those questions every single time. The real test isn’t in the pool—it’s what happens after. How do you feel when you step out of the water and back into

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Laurie Denomme

The Body Is Built to Move in Six Directions

Moving in water gives us something different: a workout companion that not only supports our nervous system as we move, but that helps us notice what our body needs and get better results because of it; the water is your best workout tool yet. Inside Wavemakers this month, I’ve been sharing member stories about how small shifts in movement can create powerful change. Martha’s Breakthrough “The one-leg balance while the other is moving in various directions is VERY challenging for many, myself included. LOVE THESE!” Martha’s discovery highlights something essential: our bodies are designed to move in six directions—forward, back, side to side, and through right and left rotation. When

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Laurie Denomme

Strength or Momentum? Why Slower Isn’t Always Easier

When we workout in water, it becomes our training partner (one we just can’t find on land). It helps us tune in, feel more, and move in new ways that our body is craving. This month inside Wavemakers, I’ve been hearing amazing stories from members who are learning that sometimes, slowing down is where the real strength begins. Sue’s Breakthrough “My class was amazed at how much balance was involved and how many more muscles they could feel working as they got slower. A couple of the ‘speed demons’ were especially convinced of the benefits of changing the speed.” Slowing down sounds simple, but it’s not always easy. When you

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