Naomi combines playful, powerful movement practices with the science of habit change to make it easier for busy moms to get moving every day. She frequently writes about the intersection of mom life, feminism, diet culture, and the unrealistic standards we hold ourselves to as women. Naomi is passionate about helping moms move more freely in their bodies and feel more at home in their skin.
Movement Snacks: You asked for it, so I made it for you!
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Hey Reader, I'm coming to you from my couch today. The plague has struck my family, so we're laying low in between visits to the bathroom. It's super fun. Anyway, I haven't really moved my body today because even walking is exhausting. But if I had just a little more energy and less stomach instability, I'd do the movement practice that is featured on my YouTube channel this week. I've heard from a lot of people saying they want more movement practices that are chill and grounding, but still creative. Practices that help shift your focus from the chaos, even just briefly, so you can clear your head. And breathing or meditation practices that make you feel more grounded and connected within. So I created a movement practice with all of that in mind. This leads me to my Movement Snack this week. Movement Snack this week: This practice is 23 minutes long, so slightly longer than what you'd find typically on my channel. But you need that when you're aiming for a slow, calming flow. We open and close with a breathing technique to help you feel more grounded. We move through a low-to-the-ground flow twice, then close with supported pose to help you feel more deeply relaxed. I hope this class gives you exactly what your body needs. Now, back to my couch to give my body what she needs: more rest. Question of the week: When you're sick, what is your go-to for comfort? I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully seeing you on the mat soon, too! Warmly, Naomi Want to stay in touch during the week? Here are a 2 easy ways: Follow me on Bluesky, where I share daily movement practices as acts of resistance, connection, and strength. Follow me on substack, where I write about the intersection of movement, motherhood, and the culture that we are all moving through. Or better yet, subscribe so you have immediate access to regular essays, including my most recent substack which is my monthly rundown of the books I read and other things I love. It's a plethora of links and recs. You can read it here. As always, if you'd like to support my writing, you can do that by simply reading and liking my pieces on substack. Even better, comment on them and share them with those who might love them, too. And of course the best way to support my work is with a paid subscription, which allows me to continue to do the writing I love. |
Naomi Gottlieb-Miller
Naomi combines playful, powerful movement practices with the science of habit change to make it easier for busy moms to get moving every day. She frequently writes about the intersection of mom life, feminism, diet culture, and the unrealistic standards we hold ourselves to as women. Naomi is passionate about helping moms move more freely in their bodies and feel more at home in their skin.
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