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INTERVIEW: VANESSA DUNN

DO YOU HAVE A MORNING ROUTINE? WHAT ARE THE STEPS?

After I hit snooze about 4 or 5 times my husband finally pushes me out of bed.  First stop is the kitchen for a full glass of room temperature water. And I’ll turn on the kettle for tea.  Right now I’m on a Yerba Mate kick so while my tea is steeping I go to my meditation corner by the window.  Depending on the day I’ll meditate with my Japa beads, journal in my MANTRA MOVES journal, follow a guided meditation by my favorite Roger Gabriel (@rogergabriel108) or read a chapter in my book.  Currently reading The Dalai Lama’s The Art of Happiness.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FORM OF MOVEMENT?

If I had to pick one ….. it would be walking.  You can do it anywhere, anytime and it literally takes you places.  I love exploring and being in nature so combining that with movement is my favorite!  Even if it’s just for a walk around the block I can find so many hidden joys when I get outside.  - Feeling the sun on my face, breathing in the fresh air, noticing a flower blooming, pups looking for pets, squirrels doing their squrriely things, maybe share a smile or a hello with a neighbor.  It’s the little things, ya know!

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TOP FIVE THINGS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?

1. Uuggghh, hate to admit it but #1 would be my Phone

2. Bike

3. Mantra Moves Journal (@mantramoves_)

4. Jump rope

5. Music

WHAT BRINGS YOU ULTIMATE JOY?

Music, any body of water, big hugs, cat naps, dancing, Sexy Arms (my signature arm workout), soft serve frozen yogurt, cycling on the PCH.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SPLITS59 STYLES?

Flare pants! So fun and perfect from the studio to the streets! Also love all the new exercise dresses. Martina Rigor dress is my fave

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?

Can I say the Rainbow?! 🌈

FAVORITES

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE NAME? 

For me, my favorite nickname is ShantiShanti. For a pet: Rascal.

WHAT’S YOUR CURRENT STATE OF MIND?

Abundance (Manifestations in Progress  ✨)

WHAT’S YOUR MOTTO?

I am moving with grace. I am living in gratitude…which is also the first Mantra in MANTRA MOVES THE JOURNAL

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SONG? 

Well if you asked Spotify it’d be anything by Rufus Du Sol! 

Follow Vanessa @flowwithvanessa to learn more about her wellness programs including @mantramoves_ and check out her classes around town in Los Angeles @studiob.bandier @heimetclub + @heatedroom_

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