Many of us are so conditioned to the stress and striving and vigilant nature of working toward a goal, that we don’t know what to do with it when we get there. The tendency might be to doubt our accomplishments or to jump right ahead to “What’s Next?”- which leads us to feel empty and directionless. 

So, even though you’ve reached the promised land, as it were, you may need a little practice at being in this phase.

Here’s a couple practices to remember: 

The body loves variety and thrives when we use it to explore new ways of moving and playing.

The problem comes when we either ignore or resist these signals to shift what we’re doing…

It is a time to follow the urge to experiment and try new things but don’t rush the full-time commitment just yet…

Are we Running from Pain and consequently running away from the life we want?…

Have you ever felt bad about not following through on your health goals? 

It’s one of the most common experiences when we resolve to make a change. (Remember your new year’s resolutions?? ) You take a step forward, then slide right back to where you started. 

What happens next? 

So, my mission with “In Aligned Movement” has grown to be: helping people root into their essential selves, and using that as a compass to develop both healthier bodies and joy enhancing ways of living.

Overall, my hope is if we develop the movement rich lifestyles that bolster our true natures on the individual level, we will also foster a new culture that is supportive and protective of the Earth as a whole…

Stability is the ability to remain still or in control despite contervailing forces. But in reality, nothing is ever perfectly still or in control…

This is Part 3 to a series where I am exploring the relationships between language, culture, and individual identity. In Particular, I am pondering how the inherent violence contained in many of the words of our language is shaping how we interact with the world, and I am considering how to find another way…

Today I would like to explore how to take a deeper look inside our own programming in order to change the course of our individual lives…

This is Part 2 to a series where I am exploring the relationships between language, culture, and individual identity. In Particular, I am pondering how the inherent violence contained in many of the words of our language is shaping how we interact with the world, and I am considering how to find another way…

Every adventure needs a moment when you start to think - “Maybe I should go back... Oh no, maybe I made the wrong choice.”

Sometimes it's cold and raining and it's so easy to give in to the inertia justifying "the conditions aren't right. Not today. I'll do it later." But most often, if I show up anyway, I find that even the cold and rain and ice are magical experiences. ⁠

It's not the external conditions that matter (most often) but the internal experience that guides the outcome…

“It’s not what you do but why you do it.”
I believe understanding that statement can help put you into flow and alignment with the life you desire as well.

Do we pay more attention to images of struggle and pain than of ease and enjoyment?
Are struggle and pain actually more valuable than playfulness and joy?
I propose we acknowledge another way….

How we move can have a big impact on how we experience life. Also, how we experience life (through our thoughts, beliefs, lifestyle, and habits) can have a big impact on how we move.

Because movement and life are so intertwined, I have begun the journey of becoming a life coach in addition to being a movement coach.

“What’s life coaching all about?”, You may ask…. Read on for my thoughts on what it is and why it can help. And feel free to ask any questions or sign up for a session!

So, I’ve been leading classes and coaching for a while now.
I figure it would be helpful to introduce myself and my journey up to now, for those who may not know me that well:

Hello. I am Patrick Hogan…