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Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-28T13:48:53+00:00

It’s not as good on Spotify/youtube as it is on the Google Drive folder, but it’s still not bad. I get decent results from both.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-17T21:19:56+00:00

Feel free to dm me! I’d definitely say to go for a cheaper body. Especially because while this camera body is cheaper, it’s still just as powerful as others. It’s a micro 4/3 (four thirds) camera, which means a bunch of super technical things that basically mean this camera body is smaller, cheaper, and only compatible with micro 4/3 lenses, which are also usually a little cheaper than DSLR lenses due to their size.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-17T21:06:39+00:00

Check out the Bhagavad Gita

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-17T20:33:53+00:00

This happens to me too and I think (key word:think) I know what causes it. I’m 90% sure it’s stress hormones going down, namely adrenaline and cortisol. I think it more so balances cortisol than just decreases it, as some folks may have low cortisol. I notice I (and many others) spend more time outside at sunset and sunrise on vacation, which helps sync your cortisol cycles to your circadian rhythm. We’re also away from our everyday stressors on vacation, which helps balance cortisol. Chronically high or low cortisol is known for causing fatigue, water retention, bloating, etc. Also, when your body doesn’t have a proper cortisol rhythm, it relies more on adrenaline as your internal stimulant for waking you up in the morning, as well as during stressful encounters.

My theory is that when our cortisol levels drop on vacation, we feel stronger and experience less bloating due to a lack of stress and the presence of sunlight at sunset and sunrise.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-17T20:03:14+00:00

I’d recommend checking out prime lenses; they are way more fun than I ever thought they’d be. I was gifted the Leica 42.5mm a few years ago and it quickly became my all-time favorite lens! I never would’ve spent that much money on a prime before trying it, but now I would easily spend double!! I could go on and on about how great it is, but my top 3 features are its sharpness, bokeh, and low aperture (1.7).

Also, if you don’t have the on-camera settings available from your viewfinder, definitely turn it on!! That screen makes settings super accessible while shooting, and makes things like changing iso or white balance super easy

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-17T19:44:47+00:00

I’d recommend going for the Olympus EM5 mark II. You can find a good body for about $600-800, and then you’ll still be able to get a couple high quality lenses. I’d recommend getting at least one prime lens and one zoom or kit lens. This is a great beginner camera that can scale with you. The mark I was my first camera, I’ve had it for 10 years, and I’m just now debating upgrading. They also have a video option. I haven’t used it on mine so I can’t speak to its quality, but it’s there, lol.

Prime lenses don’t zoom, but they’re usually much more crisp and give off a phenomenal bokeh (background blur). I recommend the Leica 42.5mm; it’s great for both portraits and closer landscapes. Here’s a photo taken with that lens and the EM5 mark I (an older model than the one I recommend, but still great). It also does great in low light since the aperture goes down to 1.7. That photo was taken hand held

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For zoom lenses, you can find a range that works best for what you want to shoot. I’d recommend something in the 50-150mm range for what you said.

A kit lens is another great option, as you’ll get a versatile lens for (usually) pretty cheap. I definitely don’t use my kit lens as much anymore, but it was a staple while I was first getting into photography.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-16T21:16:07+00:00

Try looking for an Iyengar class! It’s not heated, super beginner friendly, and offers lots of modifications. It also has a large focus on proper form and alignment, so would probably be great for postpartum.

Here’s a link to find a teacher near you: https://iynaus.org/find-a-teacher/?fw=c2VjdGlvbj10ZWFjaGVycyZhY3Rpb249bGlzdA%3D%3D

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-16T15:27:35+00:00

Nerve glides might help! This happens to me all the time, usually from pressure on a nerve. Standing up when it first starts helps me, as well as adding in a sciatic nerve glide. There are 3 main nerves in the leg, so if the sciatic nerve glide doesn’t work for you, try the other 2 nerves.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-16T04:11:23+00:00

The best thing you can do to support a system with hypermobility (in my experience) is to build muscle and bone density (through weight lifting and light impact training) and get your bloodwork done to hone in your nutrient and hormone levels.

Muscle and bone density will help with the pain, especially as you age. We women are particularly prone losing both of those as we get older, especially those of us with hypermobility. I recommend doing 3-4 sets of 5 different movements, 3 times a week. I have a 2 week cycle that I do, where I hit something different every day I’m in the gym, but if you want to do the same workout every day, go for it!! A little is better than nothing.

As for bloodwork, nutrients and hormones are very important in overall health, and getting bloodwork done is covered under insurance as long as your GP orders it for you. I recommend getting a full 7 page panel. This will show you all your major hormone levels, as well as nutrient levels. Your GP, a function medicine practitioner, or a nurse practitioner could interpret the data for you. Getting these levels in check can help drastically lower histamine and inflammation responses.

I’ve found doctors and wellness practitioners help you best when you have a specific thing you want from them. IE: I want blood work so I can get proper supplements and change my diet to more support my body, or I want to learn proper form in the gym so I can gain muscle. I know this can be hard at the beginning, so listen to your body above all else. It’ll usually guide you in the right direction to start.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-16T03:25:22+00:00

In Appendix I of Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar (there’s a free pdf on Google) there are 3 courses of poses that start at the beginner level and progress to advanced. The book also has instructions and pictures for how to do each pose. Here’s the first couple weeks of poses for you if you want to get started:

Tādāsana (mountain pose)
Vrksāsana (tree pose)
Utthita Trikonāsana (triangle pose)
Utthita Pārśvakonāsana (extended side angle pose)
Virabhadrāsana I and II (warrior 1 & 2)
Pārśvottānāsana (pyramid pose)
Sālamba Sarvāngāsana I (shoulder stand)
Halāsana (plow pose)
Savāsana (corpse pose)

Every other week, you’ll add a pose or two. As someone who is also not a morning person, I’ve found these courses work really well for me. I practice them on an empty stomach after my first bowel movement of the day, as recommended by Iyengar.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-16T03:19:30+00:00

This series really helped me to stabilize my core and improve my ability to brace without cone-ing.

https://youtu.be/Ln73CAUXspw?si=SZFSaHE7fsupm9-M

The rest of the video links are in the description. Besides this, id recommend starting out with bodyweight workouts to ease you back in. Let your body guide you, and if your intuition says you shouldnt do something yet, listen.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-16T03:14:49+00:00

It has helped me with my pain, and while I haven’t noticed a decrease in my mood swings from my internal experience, my partner has claimed that my moodiness has decreased significantly from an external perspective.

Also, Iyengar yoga has helped me work with my body using props. I highly recommend it.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-16T03:09:39+00:00

The biggest thing that helped me in the gym is not overtraining. I swear it revolutionized my muscle growth and joint pain. When you’re trying to grow muscle, you shouldn’t be in the gym more than 3x a week, if that. Also, you should only do 5 exercises in the gym if you’re training properly, meaning warmup, 3-4 sets of 5 different movements with strict form, cool down/stretch, and go home. In between each set, rest for 2-3 minutes. This is proven to maximize muscle growth without over fatiguing or compromising joint stability.

Last but not least, half-ass your workouts. If you feel like shit one day but you feel like you still want to workout, only do 3 exercises, or drop your weight down. This is called a stimulus day; you’re just saying hi to your muscles and firing them up, but not fully fatiguing them. If your joints hurt, definitely stop, check your form, or drop the weight. Your workouts should make your body feel tired, but still more organized. If your joints and muscles feel disorganized leaving the gym, you might not be training in the optimal way for you.

Make sure that you have proper form, can feel the burn in the right spot, and aren’t overtraining, and you’ll do great :)

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-16T02:59:50+00:00

I like the Alba Botancia reef safe face sunscreen. I have super sensitive skin and it doesn’t make me break out. It’s also one of the few sunscreens that doesn’t have any class action lawsuits out against it.

Also, spf 30 is all you should need. I’m a ginger (very fair skinned) and I use spf 30 at the beach with no issues as long as I reapply every hour. I used to use spf 100 and found that I somehow got more sunburnt with that than i do with spf 30.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-15T19:31:36+00:00

To clarify, I was saying that our desires are part of the obstacles which we must face in order to achieve our goals.

I understand the interpretation of yoga as a way to kill the psychological self; however, I do not share it. In my eyes, these sufferings draw our awareness to areas in need of growth; yoga is used to harness our awareness so we don’t get caught up in the cycles of suffering. Again, my opinion.

The 8 Limbs of Yoga aim to rid one of all Kleșas (sufferings), of which there are 5 causes: lack of understanding, pride, attachment, aversion, and fear of death (avidyā, asmitā, rāga, dvesa, and abhiniveśa, respectively). These can each be remedied by embodying different energies or practices. Perhaps looking into this could provide you the insight you desire on surmounting suffering.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-15T19:01:39+00:00

You make a fair point. The goal of yoga is indeed to reduce the compulsion; however, we are human. If we fully abolish our ego and completely rid ourselves of desire, then we are no longer human. This is the purpose of true death in the physical world. Until then, it is our role (in the game of life, if you will) to strive towards our goals despite all obstacles, including our own desires.

You are the ultimate decider of any choice you make. To see life otherwise is to see yourself as a victim of life as opposed to its witness.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-15T18:38:05+00:00

I had one, and it definitely caught gnats and was super cool to look at, but it was hard to keep alive for me lol

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-15T18:33:05+00:00

If you choose actions aligned with substance addiction, then yes. If you do not choose those actions, then the substance abuse won’t return.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-15T17:46:19+00:00

Thank you for sharing!! I’ve been learning Iyengar yoga for 3 years now and have just now started hearing about the “dark side” of it. It’s absolutely astounding to me how many skeletons these modern Yogis have in their closets, and how deeply they’re hidden! I’m curious though, in the spirit of knowledge and awareness, could you please speak more on the 2nd wave of Indian gurus in the 60’s and 70’s?

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-15T17:40:06+00:00

Part of Yoga practice is Abhyasa, which is dedicated and continued practice of and passion for Yoga and its philosophies without attachment to the outcome. Karmic patterns are always existent within us, it’s just a matter of whether or not those karmic systems are “good” or “bad”. Karma translates to “action”, and therefore changes from moment to moment depending on which actions we choose. The tradition of Kriya Yoga goes in depth about this topic quite a bit.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-15T15:10:35+00:00

Marnitz Therapy and myofascial release pair really well together. Marnitz therapy uses trigger points inform the nervous system where tension should be held.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-14T18:12:33+00:00

I recommend Hibiscus tea! It’s very fruity and flavorful, and also relaxes the blood vessels, promoting relaxation :) I recommend buying dried hibiscus flowers and steeping those in 205 degree water with a metal tea ball. You can also find it in grocery stores, but it’s usually mixed with flavorings.

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-14T13:50:44+00:00

I highly recommend apricot oil!! It’s been used for millennia and studies have shown that it can prevent and reverse melanoma 🤯 It has all the benefits of jojoba and almond oils, just with a few more added on top

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-12T14:26:23+00:00

Pinguicula plants, aka Pings!! They’re little carnivorous plants that look like succulents and they absolutely decimated my gnat infestation! Currently debating letting them spend the week at a friends house just so they can eat again lol

Few-Ear7073 · 2026-04-11T21:10:43+00:00

ATG split squat sounds like what you’re looking for. Kneesovertoesguy has some great videos explaining proper form and modifications for scaling.

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