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Samantha Bederman

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🙏🏻 Iyengar yoga teacher🧘‍♀️I help people achieve relief in their body through their body.💪🏻Build strength, stability, flexibility, PVTs & groups

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I love Sam Bederman’s smile, energy and this fantastic feeling super-functional #ExerciseSnackOfTheWeek

We often don’t know how badly we need something until we practice it - WOW … this is what Sam offers us … in TWIC, starting today!

The more we stretch our hands the more natural serotonin we increase in our bodies! That makes us happy because it plays a key role in mood, sleep, digestion, and other bodily functions! I’m pretty sure you care about all of that. :)

Sam is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher who helps people feel better in their bodies by using their bodies ... how brilliant is that?

She’s been a client, a teacher, and a friend (we go way back ... many decades!), and I’ve experienced firsthand how safe, supported, and strong she makes you feel ... her teachings are not only unique, but transformational.

You’re in very good hands with Sam ... pun intended!

Why “stack” the Hi 5 Exercise Snack into your day?
+ Supports your entire body + Increase natural serotonin + Gives us more mobility in the hands + Prevent pain + injury + Increases blood flow and increases space (that’s why we feel better) + Enhance yoga + movement practice + Increase circulation + Feel better ... when you feel more space and flow, everything else feels better too + Boosts your Wellness Intelligence

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💥 Why Exercise Snacks? Because science says so! Quick, effective, and backed by evidence, these mini movement moments are built into TWIC’s weekly programming. Whether you’re a fitness pro or just need a nudge to get moving, our guest trainers and life-changing “snack stacking” can transform your day (and your life). 💪✨

Curious about Exercise Snacks but not in TWIC yet? Send me a DM (or comment), and I’ll send you a link to join us. Let’s make Wellness Intelligence work for you! 🌱  #ExerciseSnack
#StackYourSnacks
#WellnessIntelligence

#NotAllAdviceIsCreatedEqual by @yogabodii

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#ExerciseSnackOfTheWeek: Essential Footwork with Sam!

A few of the reasons you want to learn and practice this with Sam …

+ Support your entire body

+ Improve balance + stability

+ Support posture + alignment

+ Prevent pain + injury

+ Boost brain-body connection ... waking up your feet wakes up your nervous system

+ Undo shoe-shaped feet ... most shoes squish toes together; spreading them helps restore natural function

+ Enhance yoga + movement practice ... grounded, articulate feet create stronger foundations

+ Increase circulation + mobility

+ Feel better ... when your feet feel good, everything else feels better too

+ Boosts your Wellness Intelligence

Take a micro-break and “stack this Snack” into your day. This is nourishing movement ... and it works for you … so does Sam!
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💥 Why Exercise Snacks? Because science says so! Quick, effective, and backed by evidence, these mini movement moments are built into TWIC’s weekly programming. Whether you’re a fitness pro or just need a nudge to get moving, our guest trainers and life-changing “snack stacking” can transform your day (and your life). 💪✨

Curious about Exercise Snacks but not in TWIC yet? Send me a DM (or comment), and I’ll send you a link to join us. Let’s make Wellness Intelligence work for you! 🌱  #ExerciseSnack #WellnessIntelligence

#StackYourSnacks #alignment #StackIt #MoveMore #MoveWell #TryNewThings #SayYes #FunctionalMovement #Regenerative #Longevity #StackYourExerciseSnacks #EntrepreneurLife #ExerciseSnacks #WellnessIntelligencence

#NotAllAdviceIsCreatedEqual by @yogabodii

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The #ExerciseSnackOfTheWeek is Trikonasana, Triangle Pose, a stabilizing Exercise Snack that strengthens the hips, with Samantha (Sam) Bederman!

Sam has shared so much of value with us in TWIC. Have you learned with her yet?

Do yourself a favour … take a micro-break and “stack this Snack” into your day!

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💥 Why Exercise Snacks? Because science says so! Quick, effective, and backed by evidence, these mini movement moments are built into TWIC’s weekly programming. Whether you’re a fitness pro or just need a nudge to get moving, our guest trainers and life-changing “snack stacking” can transform your day (and your life). 💪✨

Curious about Exercise Snacks but not in TWIC yet? Send me a DM (or comment), and I’ll send you a link to join us. Let’s make Wellness Intelligence work for you! 🌱  #ExerciseSnack #WellnessIntelligence #MoveMoreFeelBetter

#StackYourSnacks #alignment #PersonalDevelopment #StackIt #MoveMore #MoveWell #TryNewThings #Powerful #SayYes #FunctionalMovement #Regenerative #Longevity #GoodEnergy #StackYourExerciseSnacks #EntrepreneurLife #HumanDevelopment #EverythingIsConnected #ExerciseSnacks #ForceForGood #BetterBusiness #WellnessIntelligencence

#NotAllAdviceIsCreatedEqual by @yogabodii

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2 years ago

Do you know Sam?

Every week I interview someone I appreciate and believe you will too … we all have story to tell!

TWIC’s Good Human this week is Meet Samantha (Sam) Bederman ... Sam is an Iyengar Yoga Teacher with a private studio in Toronto, Canada. She helps people achieve relief in their body by using their own body (with great success and to rave reviews). What distinguishes Iyengar yoga from other modalities? The very high degree of focus paid to alignment. I feel, after knowing Sam for many decades that this parallels her personality and how she shows up in this world. Her integrity matches her smile ... she is deeply kind, fiercely strong AND soft enough to stay open to listening and learning. Sam is all about building strength, stability, and flexibility for her clients and it’s what she embodies herself as a teacher, a parent, and as a friend. I have shared two (amazing) Exercise Snacks by Sam in TWIC (links are in the interview) and another member, Shalom Kane, reached out to her after seeing/practising them. Shalom is now is a student of hers in real life ... you’ll read about how it’s altered Sam’s journey below. And, when you see all of the photos of poses of Sam (and her students) in the interview, know that it feels good and it is possible ... I had the good fortune to practice in Sam’s private studio with lots of props and her support. It was the kind of hard work that’s worth it! I hope you enjoy our interview and are inspired to move a little more!

You can find our interview in The Wellness Intelligence Collective (TWIC). It’s a good place to spend a little time. If you are not (yet) a member, send me a message and I will send you a direct link.

#GoodHuman #iyengar #alignment #yogateacher #mobilitywork #EntrepreneurMindset #CreativeEntrepreneur #purpose #knowyourwhy #QuestionEverything
#Water #GetConnected #Community #SayYes #BetterTogether #GoodEnergy #EverythingIsConnected #ForceForGood #BetterBusiness #wellnessintelligence by @yogabodii

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Our #ExerciseSnackOfTheWeek … Trikonasana, Triangle Pose with Sam.

You can meet this week’s guest trainer, @yogabodii, and practice with her in TWIC … this Exercise Snack is super stabilizing and strengthens the hips.

Sam already taught us an amazing Exercise Snack that now has me practicing Downward Dog at various points during the day (and on the mat during a class) with more connection. Have you learned with her yet?

Sam is a certified Iyengar teacher who helps people achieve relief in their body by using their body. How GREAT is that?! She is an old friend of mine (in the sense that we've known each other for decades), crossing paths repeatedly ... she has been a client, and most recently she helped me feel great/safe/strong in poses on her Karunta Yoga Rope Wall (amazing to practice on). Sam offers intimate classes and private sessions in her boutique studio in a beautiful Toronto neighbourhood. She believes Yoga is an art and science and when practiced with precision and accuracy ... the healing process is simply a byproduct of optimal alignment and health. And that's why she is sharing this important instruction and Exercise Snack.

Evidence-based studies support Exercise Snacking which is why they are part of our every week programming in TWIC. Join us whether you are super active already or looking for movement motivation … the guest trainers and the way we “stack” them into your day can change your life (really!).

#Iyengar #hiphealth #alignment #PersonalDevelopment #StackIt #MoveMore #MoveWell #Trikonasana #TryNewThings #Powerful #SayYes #FunctionalMovement #Regenerative #Longevity #GoodEnergy #StackYourExerciseSnacks #EntrepreneurLife #HumanDevelopment #EverythingIsConnected #ExerciseSnacks #ForceForGood #BetterBusiness #WellnessIntelligence by @yogabodii

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Dogs are my kind of people. 🐕#adhomukhasvanasana #nationalpuppyday #alwaysapuppy #my10yearoldpuppy #mygirl #myfriendforlife #namaste by @yogabodii

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4 years ago

Be. Be in your body. Be in your head. Be in your breath. Just be. Beside yourself, your people, beside your breath. Be soft. Be kind. Be empathetic. Be. 🐝🐝🫁🫁🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️#namaste #familyday
#yoga #yogaeverydamnday #iyengarteacher #yogalove #yogainspiration #iyengaryoga #yogaeverywhere #yogagirl #yogachallenge #yogalife #igyoga #yogini #yogapractice #meditation #yogapose #yogaeveryday #jatharaparvartasana #balance by @yogabodii

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Backbends are extensions. They have the ability to elongate and decompress our spines. They have the power to help us broaden our collar bones, stretch our chest, increase the lung capacity. Backbends help us face the world and build our courage. They are a tool. If you practice with some consistency and precision, with props and without, you will give your spine the power it requires to heal, correct, and face your fears. Backbends come up in many poses, not just the backward extensions. Do you ever feel like you need to just get out of your body? Let me help, I’ve got your back! #namaste #backbends #iyengarmethod #asana #backbendpractice #iyengaryogateacher #stretching #yogajourney #yogini #iyengartherapeutics #flexible #heartopener #iyengaryoga #yogapose #yogaposes #yogaeverywhere #yogi #yogaeveryday #yogateacher #yogalife #backbending #yogalove #yogagirl #yogaeverydamnday #yogainspiration #backbend #yogapractice #flexibility #yoga taken in North York by @yogabodii

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This is so relevant. We tend to be short breathers. Shallow breathers. And give our breath away. But if you follow your breath for as long as your thoughts… we begin to experience breath with more….More longevity. More breadth. More oxygen. For longer streams of consciousness. 🙏🏻 #namaste #breathe #pranayama #freedom #expansion #growth #2023 #iyengaryoga #iyengarmethod #iyengaryogateacher #quotes #yogabodii #yogabodiilifestyle #yogabodiiforeverybodii taken in North York by @yogabodii

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A little year in review… what happened in your world? I rehabbed from #acl replacement, I bonded and fought and then rebounded with my teens. I sang one of my last gigs :(, I supported and worked as united forces with my sister, my mother and father, I kicked COVID’s ass, I went to a concert without a mask, and I cried a lot. I lost. I found. I grew. I lost more. I surpassed my health goals. I let go of expectations. This year??? I’m not sure what’s ahead. You?? I’ve stopped projecting. I’ve stopped reacting. And, I have started to review and take stock. What do want and desire from 2023? I’m making my vision board. I’m practicing contentment and acceptance. I am open to change and evolution. I know I am capable. Capable of healing myself. Capable of assisting others. I am here. And I am here for you. Just let me know in Your own Way and I will hold that #olivebranch with you, for you, and together we will get to the other side. You have my word. 🙏🏻. #powerofpositivity #powerofyoga #yogaforhealing #yogaforatrength #yogaforlife #yoga #iyengar #iyengarmethod #iyengaryogateacher #committmentissues #excellency #growth #namaste #yogabodii #yogabodiilifestyle by @yogabodii

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The holidays seem to be a real trigger for many people. Hard to know if you want to be festive or a little more bah-humbug?? So for me, my yoga script says sirsasana. Get upside down and play! See what happens!! #namaste #sirsasana #inversions #iyengaryoga #happyholidays #bekind #yogaforlife #yogaforbeginners #yogaforall #yogabodii #yogabodiilifestyle taken in North York by @yogabodii

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This week in the #ExerciseSnack Studio in TWIC … Downward Dog, Adho Mukha Svanasana, with Samantha Bederman! Yes! This is an Exercise Snack … not just part of a full yoga practice! Break it down and learn how to do this well!

Sam is a certified Iyengar teacher who helps people achieve relief in their body by using their body. How GREAT is that?! Sam is an old friend (in the sense that we’ve known each other for decades), crossing paths repeatedly … she has been a client, and most recently she helped me feel great/safe/strong in poses on her Karunta Yoga Rope Wall (amazing to practice on). Sam offers intimate classes and private sessions in her boutique studio in a beautiful Toronto neighbourhood. She believes Yoga is an art and science and when practiced with precision and accuracy … the healing process is simply a byproduct of optimal alignment and health.

Learn how to do Downward Dog, Adho Mukha Svanasana, with Sam (full post and video in Studio) … it’s not just a great way to improve mobility, stability, and flexibility, it will help you be more productive and help you feel better all day, every day! If you believe you already know Downward Dog, listen to Sam and we bet you will gain some super helpful cues to deepen and improve your practice.

Evidence-based studies support Exercise Snacking and Stack Workouts. Whether you are super active already or looking for movement motivation, this is the way! Join us in TWIC … it’s open to everyone, as always!

Thank you, @yogabodii for teaching us this Snack, it feels so good!

#DownwardDog #Yogabodii #Balace #IyengarYoga #Flowing #PersonalDevelopment #ExerciseSnackOfTheWeek #StackIt #MoveMore #MoveWell #TryNewThings #Powerful #SayYes #FunctionalMovement #Regenerative #Longevity #GoodEnergy #StackYourExerciseSnacks #EntrepreneurLife #HumanDevelopment #EverythingIsConnected #ExerciseSnacks #ForceForGood #BetterBusiness #WellnessIntelligence by @yogabodii

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