Karena Dawn is a fitness influencer, podcaster, and the founder of Tone It Up. A few weeks ago, she shared a workout program with Tone It Up on Instagram. Dawn captioned the post, “Happy Friday, TIU Team! 💪🏼 It’s officially time to sign up for our Fall For You Challenge! Who’s ready to level up with new workouts, nourishing recipes, grounding meditations, and all the support of this incredible community? ✨Whether you’re a longtime TIU member or just starting your wellness journey, this is the season to commit to your goals, connect with the TIU fam, and elevate your well-being. WE START MONDAY 😍 Tap the link in bio to learn more and join us — let’s make this fall unforgettable together! 👊🏻🧘🏻♀️✨🫶”
1. She Does Yoga
In her Instagram post, Dawn is seen doing yoga. Harvard Health states that yoga has a lot of benefits. “Mindfulness refers to focusing your attention on what you are experiencing in the present moment without judging yourself. Practicing yoga has been shown to increase mindfulness not just in class, but in other areas of a person's life. Researchers describe mindful eating as a nonjudgmental awareness of the physical and emotional sensations associated with eating.”
2. She Practices Meditation
Dawn likes to practice meditation. She shared one of her meditation programs in this Instagram video. Dawn captioned it, “On this World Mental Health Day, let’s take a moment to send love and healing energy to everyone around us. Especially all those affected by the recent hurricanes in Florida. I know how overwhelming it can feel, and today is a reminder that it’s okay to slow down, find stillness, and quiet our minds 🧘🏻♀️In honor of this day, I’ve created a guided meditation to help us reconnect with our minds and bodies. Just a couple of minutes can make a difference in how we feel. It’s these moments of calm that support our mental well-being, and as a mental health foundation, we’re here to open up the conversation and offer spaces for healing. Remember, that you have the power to slow down, and breathe. Every single day 💙”
3. She Believes In Self-Care
Dawn is a big believer in self-care. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram video. “Let’s end the week feeling empowered and connected to our bodies ✨Take a moment to breathe, move, and honor your body for everything it does. You are so deserving of this time for YOU. Whether it’s a walk, a workout, or simply stretching it out, every little bit counts. Your body holds so much strength, and when you take the time to connect with it, you unlock that power within. 🧘🏻♀️Let’s close out this week on a positive note—grounded, empowered, and ready for more. 🩵”
4. She Finds Balance
Dawn makes sure to have a work-life balance. She revealed in this Instagram post that she uses the 8-8-8 rule to do so. “Happy Monday! I get asked a lot about work-life balance and how to find motivation & consistency. My first tip of advice is not to add too much pressure on yourself and understand not every day will be perfect! The 8-8-8 rule is a great foundation because it’s a great approach to make sure you’re balancing productivity, rest, and enjoyment in your daily life 💜✨👏🏼”
5. She Hikes
Dawn likes to go for hikes to stay in shape. In this Instagram video she posted from Big Sur, Dawn is seen on a hike. She captioned the post, “You know we love a good road trip! Here’s a lil flashback to Big Sur recently 🌊” Piedmont states that hiking has a lot of health benefits. “Hiking can help you manage your weight. It is a joint-friendly form of exercise that can keep arthritis sufferers more limber and mobile.”
