Why Lifting Weights is the Ultimate Act of Self-Care
Lori Parrish Lori Parrish

Why Lifting Weights is the Ultimate Act of Self-Care

There’s something transformative about feeling strong—not just in body, but in presence, in energy, in the way you move through the world. Strength training isn’t just about lifting heavier or sculpting muscle; it’s about building the kind of resilience that allows you to show up fully in your life. It’s about stability, longevity, and empowerment—a practice that supports you from the inside out.

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Immunity, Elevated: A Ritual of Strength & Restoration
Lori Parrish Lori Parrish

Immunity, Elevated: A Ritual of Strength & Restoration

True wellness isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about cultivating resilience, honoring the body’s natural defenses, and making daily choices that fortify us from the inside out. Immunity isn’t something we think about only when we’re feeling run down; it’s a reflection of how we nourish, move, and restore ourselves every day.

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Self-Care as Strength: Honoring Women & Restoring Balance
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Self-Care as Strength: Honoring Women & Restoring Balance

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?

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Body Strong: Strength with Intention
Lori Parrish Lori Parrish

Body Strong: Strength with Intention

Strength is more than muscle—it’s the way we move through the world, the foundation of our resilience, the quiet confidence that comes from knowing our bodies are strong, capable, and aligned. Body Strong, our newest class offering at Body of Santa Fe, is a thoughtful, intentional approach to strength training, designed to help you build power from the ground up.

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Santa Fe’s Spiritual Vortex: Where Healing Energy Meets Transformation
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Santa Fe’s Spiritual Vortex: Where Healing Energy Meets Transformation

Santa Fe isn’t just a place—it’s a powerful, spiritual vortex that calls to those in search of healing, clarity, and deeper connection. It’s a place where the earth’s energy converges in a unique way, amplifying personal growth and transformation. For centuries, this high desert landscape has been revered for its spiritual power, where energy lines intersect and create a palpable force that accelerates healing and emotional shifts. It’s the very force that has drawn so many of us on the BODY team to Santa Fe. The land hums with offerings to connect to something greater—inviting those who arrive to align with their deepest purpose.

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Why Processed Foods Aren't Serving You—and Plant-Based, Organic Is
Lori Parrish Lori Parrish

Why Processed Foods Aren't Serving You—and Plant-Based, Organic Is

Processed foods are everywhere. They're quick, cheap, and easy—appealing when juggling a million things. We get an intuition about situations where there must be a catch when something is too good to be true. Sadly, we overlook what we eat falling into that category, and just like processed foods, beneath that convenience, there's a price to pay. Those preservatives, artificial additives, and refined sugars in packaged products aren’t just harmless fillers—in America, we’re ingesting dyes, formaldehyde, and more chemicals quietly damaging our bodies over time. Preservatives, used to extend shelf life and keep things looking fresh, have been linked to a range of issues, including hormone imbalances, digestive problems, and an increased risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and obesity. The worst part? These effects build slowly until you notice a shift in your health.

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Yoga Nidra: The Power of Rest and Deep Relaxation
Lori Parrish Lori Parrish

Yoga Nidra: The Power of Rest and Deep Relaxation

If Savasana feels like the ultimate, blissful yoga pose to you, just wait until you experience Yoga Nidra. There’s something deeply restorative about that final moment of rest, but Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep, takes relaxation to an entirely new level. With hustle culture at the epicenter of western value systems, the idea of rest often comes with the price of guilt or only allowed when it’s time to sleep. Yoga Nidra calls us in to experience conscious transformation through the power of rest and deep relaxation.

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Valentine’s Day Itinerary
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Valentine’s Day Itinerary

Planning the perfect Valentine’s Day can be an overwhelming task. For a week devoted to celebrating love, many feel pressured between decisions, gifts, and making reservations. The good news is, there is no perfect plan; however, planning something with intention will get you pretty close. If you know Body, you know we’re devoted to helping people live their healthiest, best lives. So, to take some of the weight off Valentine’s Day plans, we’ve crafted an itinerary sure to fill anyone with love, gratitude, and healing.


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Inside BODY Cafe: Udon Noodle Bowl Recipe
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Inside BODY Cafe: Udon Noodle Bowl Recipe

Ingredients from a chef’s menu and family recipes have much in common –– they’re often kept secret. There is merit to keeping things coveted and close, but there is also value in contributing to a greater cause. In this case, sharing recipes allows us to reach people outside of our tranquil cafe to extend the message of BODY. It isn’t news that a plant-based diet will radically change one’s health for the better, but what might still take some convincing, is how to make plant-based meals craveable and familiar. 

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Pre-natal Massage: Benefits & Why This Self-Care is Vital During Pregnancy
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Pre-natal Massage: Benefits & Why This Self-Care is Vital During Pregnancy

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! 

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How Massage Enhances Mind-Body Wellness
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How Massage Enhances Mind-Body Wellness

In a culture that glorifies the hustle, where busyness is worn like a badge of honor, our bodies often pay the price. But what if the antidote wasn’t another productivity hack, but something far more primal—touch? Massage therapy isn’t just a fleeting luxury; it’s a profound act of self-restoration, a ritual that whispers to our nervous systems, urging them to soften, release, and return to balance. With each intentional touch, we create space for renewal, for stillness, for the kind of healing that starts from within.

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Why Take Restorative Yoga?
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Why Take Restorative Yoga?

In a restorative class, everything feels slow, intentional, and gentle. It's surprising how elastic one can feel the next day, as the postures feel so supposed. This practice is a testament to how much movement is medicine and how effective low-impact movement can be for the body without having a harsh impact on the joints, muscles, and tendons.

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How Pilates Aligns Your Spine & Elevates Your Posture
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How Pilates Aligns Your Spine & Elevates Your Posture

Let’s be real—modern life isn’t exactly kind to our posture. Between scrolling, sitting, and the stress we carry in our bodies, it’s no wonder so many of us struggle with back pain, tight shoulders, and that dreaded forward slump. But what if you could change the way you move—effortlessly, pain-free, and with a deep, grounded sense of alignment?

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A Resolution to Show Up As Your Best Self
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A Resolution to Show Up As Your Best Self

For many, the dawning of a new year can have a magnetic, optimistic effect on one’s mind. For others, it can be a challenging, overwhelming period. The weight resolutions carry is all about perspective; it can be positive and motivating, or it can feel like an immense amount of pressure. What if rather than a list of resolutions, you resolve to be the best version of yourself? What creates your best self could look different every day.

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Yoga, Nia & Pilates for Whole-Body Wellness
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Yoga, Nia & Pilates for Whole-Body Wellness

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.

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