Originally published in the Los Altos Town Crier on March 21, 2023 Does the idea of slowing down to smell the roses, sip your coffee or, heaven forbid, meditate make you feel uncomfortable? That twitchy, anxious feeling you get when someone suggests you slow down to...
The Cost of Supporting Businesses in the Bay Area By Erin Paruszewski Operating a small business in the Bay Area is more challenging than ever. Between inflation, a global health pandemic and an already high cost of living at baseline, it’s nearly impossible to cover...
Dear Blue Crew- As I write this, I am currently taking some time off from Alkalign to Recharge with my family. I don’t know about you, but the Covid years were INTENSE and I’m feeling a bit burned out. We spent years in a fight or flight state, pivoting and adjusting...
We have noticed a definite trend with our livestream offering. During Covid, lots of people showed up live. Whether it was for the community, the connection or the workout itself, you were there. Early morning, mid morning, evening. Since the world has gone back to...
Working in the fitness industry, I hear many many excuses on a daily basis. I can’t workout. I can’t come to class. I can’t find time. I can’t because I’m not in good enough shape. I can’t get away from work. I can’t make it to the studio. On the flip side, I see all...
Hi! I’m Erin and my passion in life is helping others feel better by helping them get out of their own head. So much of our relationship to food and fitness is a reflection of deeply rooted beliefs that were imprinted on us at a very early age. These beliefs drive all sorts of behaviors, many of which are not good for our physical or mental health. I know this first-hand. As a former calorie-counting cardio queen, I played right into all the toxic messages about what it meant to be “healthy”. That all changed when I hit rock bottom. Since leaving my corporate career in 2009 I have been fully committed to shifting the narrative and helping people experience better physical health by unpacking unhealthy beliefs. My biggest inspiration are my two young daughters, who I hope to raise in a household that openly illuminates and addresses the misinformation instead of adopting it.
I am available for workshops and speaking engagements.
CONTACT ME: erin@alkalignstudios.com
A NEW, 2-week FREE program we are offering to any and all who want to get off the hamster wheel and try something that 1) works and 2) you will enjoy in the process. No more beating yourself up and spiraling the shame drain thinking you have to do more and be more. We embrace a philosophy that it doesn’t have to hurt to work. The extremes aren’t sustainable. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to your body. Slow, steady and sane wins the race of life. And we are here to help you along the way.
