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Wellness Wednesdays — 10 Minute Qigong Morning Routine
This week's practice is Qigong — a gentle movement practice rooted in Chinese tradition that combines slow flowing movements with breath and body awareness. Think of it as a moving meditation. This 10 minute routine by Thich Man Tue takes you through a warm up, two movements — The Frog and The Dragon — and some self massage. Perfect for stretching the whole body and releasing tension in the neck, back and shoulders. Try the full routine here: Click here for routine Bonus: A b

Ariann Mieka
6 days ago1 min read


Wellness Wednesdays: Nadi Shodhana — Alternate Nostril Breathing for Calm and Focus
This week's practice is Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing — a yogic breathing technique that helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve focus. The video by Bharti Yoga walks you through a preparatory practice to clear the nostrils, followed by three stages of alternate nostril breathing, each building gently on the last. Link to practice: Click Here Give it a try and let me know how it felt in the comments.

Ariann Mieka
Jun 101 min read


Wellness Wednesdays: A 10 Minute Breathwork Practice for a Midday Reset
This week's practice is a 13 minute breathwork video session by Yoga with Adriene. Watch my intro above, then follow along below. Link: 10 Minute Balancing Breathwork Practice Let me know how it felt in the comments. :)

Ariann Mieka
Jun 31 min read


Here We Go Again: A 31-Day Movement Practice
It’s 2026, and I’m officially embarking on a brand-new challenge to share on my blog. This time, instead of my blog-every-day-for-a-month ritual, I’m committing to a movement challenge : 31 days of yoga and/or intentional movement, every single day. Now, let’s manage expectations early. It will mostly be yoga, but I’m giving myself permission to switch things up when my body asks for something different. The goal is simple and doable: at least 15–20 minutes of yoga type mo

Ariann Mieka
Jan 54 min read


Birthday Energy: A Personal Tradition of Joy
Not everyone likes to celebrate their birthdays. Over the years, I’ve learned not to be pushy about it and to let my loved ones take the...

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A Mini Nighttime Retreat
My eyes were burning. I’d spent the entire day glued to screens—filling out a form due by midnight, brainstorming ideas for a project,...

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A Moment to Pause: A Simple Technique to Ground Yourself
Tonight, I carved out some time to do a worksheet that focused on clarifying goals for manifestation. I decided to begin with a short...

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Apr 14, 20252 min read


Returning to Restorative: A Little Evening Reset
When I lived in London during my master’s program, I found the most incredible yoga studio. It felt like a secret sanctuary—a peaceful...

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The Power of Gratitude: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
Today was a beautiful day. It started with a jolt—a phone call way too early for my liking—but after that moment of grogginess (and...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 31, 20252 min read


Tried & Approved: A 20-Minute Yoga Flow for Busy Days
Lately, I’ve been compiling a list of my go-to online wellness routines since people often ask about my personal practice. From movement...

Ariann Mieka
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Make Every Year Count!
My sister sent me a post on how you can make your year truly memorable. In the post, Jesse Itzler shared some insightful tips to enhance...

Ariann Mieka
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Yoga to unwind - Attempt # 2
This evening, I arrived home feeling drained! I had a good Sunday, and I did a lot of Sunday-ish things, such as tidying, folding...

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From Blah to Bliss: Boost Your Mood with Movement
The other night, I found myself feeling tired and out of sorts. An upset stomach had been bothering me, draining my energy, and leaving...

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Breathe In, Stress Out: Three Medi Vibes in one day.
This week has already been quite hectic, with responsibilities tugging me in different directions, but the biggest one looming over me is...

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Dear Friend: Finding Joy Beyond Milestones
Frequently, I find myself reminding a dear friend that life is happening right now; happiness isn't something we can postpone for a...

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Sunday Share: Cultivate Gratitude in Daily Life
In one of the books I am currently reading, the author shared the following insight: “Seeing the positives in life is a muscle, a skill...

Ariann Mieka
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Back at it! My first yoga session
Tonight, I did yoga for the first time since my “too much fun at carnival” related injury. It has been such a fun day, starting with...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 9, 20242 min read


Healing Vibes at the Beach!
Last year, one of my New Year's resolutions was to visit the beach at least twice a month. I wanted to set a weekly goal, but I opted for...

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Lavender, oils and Bedtime Routines.
My twin nephews are 15 months old, and they go to bed at a consistent time every night. To get ready for bed, they have a nice refreshing...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 27, 20232 min read


Shakti Mat-ing, 20 minutes to Peace.
I have spent the last few days staring at my laptop screen for too long as I had a paper due. I submitted my work around midnight. By...

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