Strength is often measured by what we endure, how much we give, and how well we keep going despite the weight of it all. But what if strength is also found in the pause? In the deliberate act of stepping away, replenishing, and reclaiming our energy?

Being pregnant is quickly learning that every decision that used to be for you, is now for the wellbeing of your baby. As the maternal instincts set in, validating the feelings and frustrations around the physical reality of carrying a baby can be challenging. The truth is, pregnancy is bliss, but it’s also a huge shift in your body and it’s okay to put yourself first to feel some healthy relief. If you’re here, you’re probably looking into how and if pre-natal massages can bring you comfort. The good news is, it can! 

In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions, finding harmony between our mind and body is essential. Our holistic approach to movement is one that nurtures strength, flexibility, and inner balance. That’s why our class offerings are designed to complement one another, creating a well-rounded, low-impact fitness routine that supports both physical vitality and mental clarity.

Yoga, Nia, and Pilates may seem like distinct modalities, but together, they form a powerful synergy that promotes holistic wellness. Each practice offers unique benefits, and when woven together, they create a movement practice that is as nourishing as it is transformative.

The most essential seasons to get your skin on track are the transitional ones like Fall and Spring. For your best holiday glow, use November to get a peel with your next facial to shed away the skin that no longer serves you. Getting your skin prepped now for the winter months ahead is a must to strengthen the barrier and boost its moisture and radiance.

In the spirit of sharing with our vibrant community, we offer a recipe you can make at home to emulate our sandwich between cafe visits or for your meal prep! 

Buzzwords like ‘natural’ and ‘green’ make it a challenge to discern whether or not something is truly sustainable these days. Sustainability and how it’s achieved is a different path in every industry. At BODY, we breathe in sustainability within every department, especially with our garments. When it comes to fashion, there are two questions we ask when we buy: Are the fabrics and dyes sustainably sourced? Is the clothing ethically produced? While the requirements for sustainability and ethical production are different, they both follow the same ethos of doing as much good as possible when it comes to clothing.

Tension is your body’s way of staying alert for the next threat. Let that sink in. While working through trauma is essential emotionally, pairing your mental health therapy sessions with massage is truly ‘doing the work’ to ensure the emotional releases you’re experiencing move their way through the body. A somatic massage for instance focuses on a mind-body connection using emotional awareness to connect to the physical. This process helps release blockages in our bodies, creating space for relaxation and calm.

This low-impact pilates routine incorporates getting your steps in with walking, a vegan or plant-based diet, and intermittent 16:8 fasting for a system that’s gentle on your body while allowing you to burn fat, strengthen, and eat cleaner.

On International Yoga Day, we observe this Hindu philosophy and meditation practice with the ritual that has changed the lives of millions across the globe. It’s no doubt that yoga is an invigorating exercise, but its origin is much more than that. At BODY, we celebrate yoga with daily classes rooted in intention and community to ground and relax students. 

When trying the new Hydra Facial MD 2.0 at BODY, I anticipated lustrous skin but what I didn’t expect was for this facial to crack the code in bottling up the glow of a fresh facial for weeks to come. If you’re not familiar with a Hydra Facial MD it’s an effective resurfacing and anti-aging treatment that utilizes Hydradermabrasion technology. You can expect benefits like the improvement of fine lines, wrinkles, acne, hyperpigmentation, congested pores, and uneven skin tone (a big one for me). If you’ve had a Hydra Facial MD, you know how incredible it makes your skin look, here's what makes the 2.0 different…

New Mexico, as the Land of Enchantment has a rich history wherever you choose to unearth it. From sitting in a vortex that pulls people in, to a deep reverence for the land we’re on. When we opened the new BODY cafe, we wanted to bring as much of New Mexico into the cafe as possible. For us, this meant a menu focuses on seasonality that directly supports New Mexican farmers. The Santa Fe Farmer’s Market is our weekly stop to bring you a true farm to table experience while maintaining our mission in sustainability; creating a fully whole foods plant-based menu.

As a circuits kind of fitness lover, I’ve often gravitated towards the HIIT classes that leave me drenched and spiked with cortisol. Speaking that into existence already sounds chaotic, but I’m getting to the part where I’m in my mid-30s seeking gentler modalities. I’m in the era where back and neck pain are regular end-of-day visitors and my social hour now consists of a heating pad, lathering CBD balm, and a good book *ah*. All this to say, I traded my HIIT (high-intensity interval training) class for low-impact pilates and I’m loving life. I wish I started this sooner, as you don’t need to leave a class breathless to see results. In fact, I leave Pilates feeling lengthened, relaxed, and stronger –– without the chronic fatigue HIIT classes give me. 

It is through the universal laws of vibration that sound can stimulate consciousness shifts in the body. Vibrational instruments, like the native instruments WalkingStar uses, can facilitate clarity in the mind, body, and spirit that in turn allow us to stay more present. Sound healing can also clear energy blocks in our body's system that may keep us from reaching our full potential.