Dear BRIDGE Reader,

I stood in front of the room on Thursday at Verity, feeling the subtle vibrations of anticipation that can show up before sharing something important. My feet pressed firmly into the ground, my breath slow and steady—not just to calm my nerves, but to anchor myself in the moment. It struck me: the way we stand, breathe, and connect with our bodies shapes every word we offer to the world.

In that moment, I remembered what I often teach: presence isn’t just a mental state—it’s a full-body experience. Our posture, our breath, the way we occupy space, all send signals to our mind and to those around us. This is the power of the mind-body connection in action, and it’s available to us in every meeting, every conversation, every single time we choose to stand up and share.

🌉 Standing Practice for Presence

This week, I invite you to explore a simple yet powerful practice before your next presentation or important conversation:

• Find Your Ground: Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Notice the contact between your feet and the floor. Root down through all four corners of each foot.
• Lengthen Your Spine: Gently draw your shoulders back and imagine a string lifting the crown of your head. Allow your arms to relax by your sides.
• Connect with Your Breath: Inhale slowly through your nose, feeling your belly expand. Exhale softly, letting tension melt down through your feet.
• Set an Intention: Silently affirm, “I am grounded. I am present. I am enough.”
• Notice: What shifts in your mind and body as you stand this way? How does your energy change?

This practice isn’t about perfect posture or performance—it’s about tuning in to your own presence. When you stand with intention, you invite your mind to settle and your words to flow with greater ease and authenticity. Whether you identify as a shy, quiet, or loud introvert, this is a gentle way to support yourself from the inside out.

✨ RaRa-ology of the Week

“Your body is the bridge—let it carry your message.”

💡 What You Might Notice

• Shy Introverts: Standing with intention can offer a sense of safety and rootedness, even when the spotlight feels intense.
• Quiet Introverts: This practice helps steady your energy, allowing your thoughts to settle before you speak.
• Loud Introverts: Grounding in your body can channel your enthusiasm into clear, impactful communication.

🧘‍♀️ THE BRIDGE Yin Pose of the Week: Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

Mountain Pose is the foundation of all standing postures—a reminder that we are always supported by the earth beneath us.

• Stand tall, feet rooted, arms relaxed.
• Engage your legs and gently lift your chest.
• Close your eyes for a moment and notice your breath.

Theme: Stand in Your Power
Chakra: Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Energetic Purpose: Stability, Presence, and Grounded Confidence

This pose is a physical anchor for mental clarity and calm Try it before your next big moment, and let your body remind your mind: you are steady, you are strong.

🌿 How to Prepare
• Find a quiet space where you can stand without distraction.
• Remove your shoes if possible—barefoot is best.
• Stand with your feet hip-width apart and arms resting gently by your sides.

🌬️ Steps to Enter the Pose
• Root down through all four corners of both feet.
• Engage your legs gently and lift your kneecaps without locking your knees.
• Lengthen through your spine as if the crown of your head is being lifted upward.
• Roll your shoulders back and down, opening your chest.
• Let your fingers rest softly, palms facing the body.

💠 Target Areas
• Feet and ankles
• Legs and thighs
• Spine and postural muscles

🌈 Sensory Cue
Imagine the earth rising to meet you. Feel a soft pulse of energy beneath your feet, like a quiet hum of support echoing through your bones.

This pose is a physical anchor for mental clarity and calm. Try it before your next big moment, and let your body remind your mind: you are steady, you are strong.

🕯️ Silent Inquiry

What message does my body want to share today?

🎙️Cue

“I stand in my power. I let my presence speak.”

🌿 Ready for Deeper BRIDGE Support?

If you’re ready to explore The Power of Mind-Body Connection on a deeper level, I invite you to join me for a Private 1:1 BRIDGE Room session. Together, we’ll uncover practices that support your confidence, clarity, and authentic voice—whether you’re presenting to a crowd or simply showing up for yourself.

As always, if this message resonates, consider sharing it with someone who could use a gentle reminder to stand in their own power. Let’s keep building this bridge—one breath, one step, one story at a time.

Sharing Gratitude,
"RaRa" Asaro Mayers
Founder & CEO
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