Abundance Somatic Center

02/02/2026

The Best Leaders Think: What About Me, What About You? https://www.mindful.org/the-best-leaders-think-what-about-me-what-about-you/

Many fail in leadership positions, despite outstanding individual performance. Daniel Goleman explains that they often miss two important mental stances, which the best leaders understand as critical to the job.

01/30/2026

"You know? It’s okay to say NO." 🛑✨

For many athletes and high-performers, "no" can feel like a sign of weakness. At AbunDANCE Somatic Center, we see it as a high-performance power move. Establishing boundaries isn’t just about time management—it’s about protecting your energy and somatic capacity so you can show up fully when it counts.

Swipe through to explore why "No" is a complete sentence and how to say it with confidence: ➡️

Why it matters: 🔥 Prevents Burnout: Protects your mental and physical reserves. 🛡️ Establishes Boundaries: Prioritizes your actual needs over external pressure. 🚀 Boosts Focus: Allows you to increase productivity on the goals that matter.

How to do it: 🗣️ Be direct, brief, and use "I" statements. 🧍 Maintain committed body language to stay firm in your decision. 🤝 Offer an alternative if the situation allows.

Remember: By saying no to what drains you, you are allowing someone else to say YES to what inspires them.

How are you practicing your "No" this week? Let us know in the comments! 👇

www.abundancesomaticcenter.com

01/29/2026

"When I get [to the start], I've already pictured what's going to happen a million times." 🧠🏅

Visualization isn’t just a "nice to have"—it’s a critical tool used by almost every Olympic and Paralympic athlete to etch success into their mind before they ever step onto the field.

In today’s museum deep-dive, we explore: ✨ How the mind "preps" for competition without physical strain. ✨ Why involving all five senses—sight, smell, taste, and more—is the key to a powerful visualization. ✨ How this mental rehearsal builds the confidence needed to succeed.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Team USA Olympics

01/28/2026

"Each day is a new beginning — a quiet invitation to believe in yourself, to trust the journey, and to grow through whatever comes your way." ✨

At AbunDANCE Somatic Center, we help you answer that invitation by giving you the somatic tools and mental strategies to turn intention into action. You are stronger than you know and more capable than you feel right now.

Whether you are an athlete battling burnout or a mover seeking deeper healing, let’s work together to uncover your inner rhythm.

✨ Discover your services today at www.abundancesomaticcenter.com

01/27/2026

The comparison you didn't know you needed is back! 🏉🏊‍♀️✨

We’re dropping Part 2 of our series: "What do Rugby and Artistic Swimming have in common?"

While Part 1 looked at the surface, Part 2 dives deep into the somatic demands and psychological grit required for both. From the specialized breathwork needed to survive a scrum or a submerged sequence, to the "blind trust" required in a team lift—the crossover is incredible.

In this post, we explore: 🌬️ Breath as a tool for regulation and performance. 🤝 The high-stakes communication of non-verbal cues. 🧠 How "unlikely" cross-training can unlock your next breakthrough.

🔗 Click the link below to read Part 2 now!

www.abundancesomaticcenter.com/blog/what-do-rugby-and-artistic-swimming-have-in-common-part-2

USA Artistic Swimming USA Rugby

Welcome to part 2 in this series about artistic swimming and rugby. Hopefully, last week encouraged everyone to learn more about both of these sports and any associated biases. Now it is time to look at these two sports through the lens of stigma. While these two sports may seem vastly different, ho

01/26/2026

A Meditation For When the Suffering In the World Feels Heavy https://www.mindful.org/a-meditation-for-when-the-suffering-in-the-world-feels-heavy/

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pain, uncertainty, and suffering in the world right now, here is a practice to find courage, peace, acceptance, and connection.

01/23/2026

As Paula Scher says, “It’s through mistakes that you actually can grow.” 🌱✨

In our high-achieving world, we often view mistakes as setbacks. But at AbunDANCE Somatic Center, we view them as essential data points for your growth. Developing a Growth Mindset means understanding that your abilities aren't fixed—they are nurtured through effort, curiosity, and the courage to fail.

How we help you cultivate growth: 🧠 Sport Psychology: Shift from a fixed mindset to one of "high-performance abundance". 💃 Dance/Movement Therapy: Enliven your mental health journey via the body and movement in a judgment-free space. 🧘 Mindfulness: Practice non-judgmental observation of your progress.

Ready to turn your "mistakes" into your greatest strengths? Let’s move, heal, and transform together. 🌿

🔗 Link below to learn more and book a free consultation!

www.abundancesomaticcenter.com

01/22/2026

Did you know the Olympic torch relay as we know it today didn't exist in ancient Greece? 🏺🔥

While fire was considered sacred and kept lit in ancient temples, the relay actually began much later at the 1936 Berlin Games. It was designed to link the spirit of the ancient world with modern competition, symbolizing peace and friendship across nations.

In this video, we’re exploring: 🌍 The global evolution of the torch relay. 🏛️

Stay tuned until the end to see the full collection from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs! 🏅✨

Which torch design is your favorite? Let us know in the comments after watching the video! ⬇️🏅

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Team USA Olympics

01/21/2026

How often do you prioritize being kind to yourself? ✨🧠

Cultivating an attitude of self-loving isn’t just a "feel-good" idea—it is a powerful tool that literally re-wires your brain for resilience, stability, and high performance.

Swipe through to learn the science-backed ways you can start shifting your inner dialogue today: ➡️

💎 Self-Affirmation: Protects you against negative self-judgment by activating your brain's valuation system. 🧘 Mindfulness: Consistent practice improves emotional stability by increasing gray matter in the prefrontal cortex. 🔄 Cognitive Reappraisal: Reframing past experiences with kindness overwrites outdated, self-critical beliefs. ❤️ Nurturing Self-Talk: Using kind words triggers your dopamine reward system, making self-compassion automatic over time.

At AbunDANCE Somatic Center, we help you move from mental exhaustion to high-performance abundance by putting the body back into the equation. 💃🏽

🔗 Visit the link below to explore our somatic and performance counseling and coaching services! www.abundancesomaticcenter.com

01/20/2026

What do rugby and artistic swimming have in common? 🏉🤝🏊‍♀️

On the surface, they couldn’t look more different. One is a high-impact, mud-splattered field sport; the other is a display of precision, grace, and lung capacity in the water.

But when you look through a sport psychology lens, the similarities are striking! In Part 1 of our new blog series, we dive into the shared mental and physical demands that connect these athletes—from elite-level communication to the absolute necessity of trust and core stability.

🔗 Click the link below to read the full breakdown!

www.abundancesomaticcenter.com/blog/what-do-rugby-and-artistic-swimming-have-in-common-part-1

What do rugby and artistic swimming have in common? 🏉🤝🏊‍♀️

On the surface, they couldn’t look more different. One is a high-impact, mud-splattered field sport; the other is a display of precision, grace, and lung capacity in the water.

But when you look through a sport psychology lens, the similarities are striking! In Part 1 of our new blog series, we dive into the shared mental and physical demands that connect these athletes—from elite-level communication to the absolute necessity of trust and core stability.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full breakdown!

USA Rugby USA Artistic Swimming

How often do we even think about comparing rugby and artistic swimming? Probably not too often, however, there is an important reason to explore these two sports and next week we will dive more deeply into this topic.

01/19/2026

Busy Times, or Anytime: Nine Ways Mindfulness Reduces Stress https://www.mindful.org/9-ways-mindfulness-reduces-stress/

You've probably heard that mindfulness reduces stress levels. But how does it help? Shamash Alidina shares the research—plus, a meditation you can turn to anytime.

01/16/2026

Do you ever feel like you’re showing up every day but not seeing the needle move? Real, lasting transformation is often a "quiet" process before it becomes a visible one.

Swipe through for three somatic and psychological tips to help you bridge the gap between where you are and where everything changes. ➡️

The Key Takeaways: 🎯 Focus on Process Goals: Stop obsessing over a far-off result. Make your goal the act of showing up—whether it's your cadence on a ride or your presence in a meditation. 🗣️ Flip the Script: When the urge to skip hits, invite realistic, encouraging self-talk. Move from "I must be perfect" to "I am getting stronger". 🧘 Mindful Presence: When your mind wanders, gently bring it back to your physical sensations. Turning a "chore" into an opportunity for somatic growth keeps the experience meaningful.

Which of these tips do you need most this week? Let’s talk in the comments! 👇

www.abundancesomaticcenter.com