106// Why Mindfulness Matters and How You Can Start Today with Samara Zelniker

This episode on The Body Project Podcast, I sat down with a long time acquaintance, Samara Zelniker. Samara is a transformational leadership coach, 500 RYT yoga teacher and founder of Mindfulness Matters, a health and wellness company that helps leaders reach their maximum potential. Through a curated and personalized program, Samara works with people to free themselves from doubt, worry and fears that get in the way of their success. She helps people strip away non-essential behaviours that get in the way of reaching full potential by focusing on mindset, movement, relationship building and diet. She does this in organizations and through one on one coaching. This was a powerful episode with so many actionable steps you can use to support you whether you're stuck in a rut, overwhelmed by fear and anxiety or even if you're doing great during this uncertain time.  In today's episode you will learn: What Mindfulness is and how you can learn to pause before reacting and learning the practice of mindfulness. The power of three Breaths and asking 1) where you are right now, 2) how are you feeling and 3)  What is most important to me? How a Naming and Noting Practice can help you out of Spiralling thoughts and empower you to be present with what is so.  And how you can start a simple journal entry that can lift up your spirits and support your immune health right now.  For more about Samara and her Mindfulness Matters Movement, go to https://www.mindfulnessmatters.ca/     MOVEMENT Join our online Studio HERE https://catherinetanaka.com/onlinestudio MINDFULNESSListen to our 3 minute Mindfulness Meditation HERE Or Do Michelle Jacob's 10 Minute Meditation HERE   MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONJoin our Facebook Body Project Insiders Community HERE   Subscribe Apple | Google |  iHeart Resources READY TO MAKE A SHIFT IN YOUR FITNESS AND THE RESULTS YOU'RE GETTING? Join our next Body Project Protocol:  https://catherinetanaka.com/body-project-protocol/ Partners Age Quencher:  Looking for an incredible way to supplement your health and fitness goals? Use Age Quenchers REJUVENATE for incredible lactose-free, whey protein for supporting lean muscle mass, and use the HYDRATE electrolyte to support your hydration and therefore your fat flushing potential!  USE THE CODE: FIT www.agequencher.com