“The first time I did this yoga flow, I had just left my husband two weeks prior and I was in such a tough place. When I did this flow with Allison, it was the first time I knew I was going to be ok.”    – SUSAN L.

“I did Allison’s yoga flow regularly in the middle of the ICU. My father was visiting me from Moscow and suffered a heart attack. He doesn’t speak English, so I was by his side nonstop.

I had to be strong in order to help him, although I was so scared.  This practice helped my body to stretch after hours of sitting, and it helped my mind to relax from all the stress.

I felt empowered and calm, and my dad had a full recovery!”    – ANNA H.

“Step Out Strongly helps me so much with my anxiety. It takes me from feeling worried and panicky to feeling calm, confident, and grounded in my body.”    – JESS G.

A few years ago, I was going through a rocky time that threw me completely off my game.

I was leaving a steady job to focus on my own work, and I was the Mom of a busy toddler. My foundation felt shaky, and I was struggling to balance work and family.

Every day, I woke up full of fear and uncertainty. It was hard to focus and figure out how to begin each day, as I constantly felt scattered, overwhelmed, and uncertain.

I had fallen out of my daily yoga practice, and my fear-based thinking had me convinced that I in no way had time for one.

I had a little talk with myself that went something like this.

Fearful self: “I don’t have time for yoga right now. I know it would help me, but there is so much I need to do. It’s just not an option.”

Higher self: “This is when you need yoga the most. You have tools that can help you, and if you tap into them, you will get out of this rut.”

Fearful self: “I know, but I just don’t have time.”

Higher self: “Give me just five minutes each morning.”

Fearful self: “Five minutes?! What good will that do?”

Higher self: “Trust me. A little bit goes a long way. I’ve never let you down before.”

Fearful self: “Ok, five minutes. (Starting to feel hopeful) Let’s do it!”

So I took a short vinyasa flow that I lead in classes, and added affirmations that would support me in creating the energy, presence and strength that I needed to start each day in a place of power, rather than defeat.

I did the flow faithfully every single morning. Eventually, I began doing it several times throughout the day.

Once I stopped bull-shitting myself, I realized I could always spare five minutes, especially for the immense benefits of regrouping, grounding, practicing self-care, invigorating my body and mind, shifting my energy, and getting myself back to a place of power, confidence, and trust.

I want you to have this flow at your fingertips too! Come here anytime to use it. 

And please share your thoughts in the comments below. I love to hear from you! 

Always with my love and gratitude,