Morgan Luoto

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Do the tourist things, they’re popular for a reason.

One of my favorite subjects I learned about was Yoga Nidra

It is a guided meditation practice that induces physical, mental, and emotional relaxation while keeping the mind conscious. It shifts the brain into a theta-wave state, helping to reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, and reset the nervous system.

it is so restorative that only 30 minutes of yoga Nidra is equivalent to hours of restorative sleep. I can attest to this because I was too excited to properly get eight hours every night because I had to explore Ubud. Our Yoga Nidra was the only thing keeping me going through the day. When it was my turn to lead one of the yoga Nidra sessions, I didn’t get to participate, so in turn I was absolutely exhausted that day.

Sidenote, this waterfall is usually a pain to get to because the lines of tourists are so long but if you go midday around 12:30 no one‘s around, didn’t get so lucky.

When I fist made the Baltimore Ravens cheerleading team I was over the moon. Literally everything was so cool. Uniform pickup, learning the material, and the meetings were so official. I got to practice where the players practiced. I got to dance in front of 70k fans. Then there were tv commercials, photo shoots, and events that made me feel so cool haha. Had I mentioned it was cool?
That was year one.
Then year two and on I realized what this team meant to me. It showed me what community was. People showing up and coming together can move worlds. I have cried at more appearances than I can count.
I’ve walked with firefighters who climbed the stadium in honor of 911. I’ve watched children with cancer try on wigs. I’ve welcomed babies into the world only hours later with ravens gear. I’ve worked charities for families who have lost their children to something terrible. We pass out food during the holidays and so much more. I never knew slapping on a red lip would mean so much to the community but about coming together. I’ll never forget it now.
My friendships have given me so much love and encouragement. These women motivate me to be better everyday. They made dancing at practice fun. I have laughed so much I would get in moved in formations.
I’m leaving the ravens with dance skills I never thought I would know, friendships I’ll cherish, and better perspective on being there for others.
Thank you Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders for 5 amazing seasons.

Koa loves soft toys, lots of sniffs on walks, and morning cuddle.