The Power of Longevity: Finding Strength in Movement, Mindfulness, and (Yes) Making Your Cat Walk for Treats
- Amanda Curd
- Oct 26
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 27
Power in Longevity, Power in Community, Power in You
The core root of why I’m so passionate about longevity runs deep. Watching your parents age is hard — watching memory slip away, mobility decline, and the essence of who you knew start to shift can shake you to your core. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to stay strong, balanced, and vibrant — so my son doesn’t have to worry about me when I’m in my 80s or 90s. (And honestly, so I can still lift #Driffin when he inevitably refuses to walk.)
This journey isn’t about perfection; it’s about power — the power of small daily choices that add up to decades of difference. Whether it’s rolling out your mat for an OOV class, saying yes to a retreat in nature, or taking a deep breath between “to-dos,” you’re investing in the most renewable resource you have: you.
The Power of Movement
Movement is medicine — and it doesn’t need to look like punishment. My upcoming OOV class on November 1st is your chance to rediscover that power. This isn’t just Pilates; it’s play with purpose. You’ll feel muscles you forgot existed, wake up your core, and walk away taller — maybe even prouder.
Oh, and only 4 spots remain — so if your core’s been whispering (or shouting), “Help me!”… now’s the time to listen.
The Power of Community
After class, we gather. Because connection matters as much as core strength. Lunch, laughter, and local community — that’s how we build longevity from the inside out. The gathering is free, and it’s my favorite part of the day. It’s where clients become friends, and friends become family. Plus who doesn't love a party!
The Power of Taking Time for Yourself
Here’s the truth we all know but rarely honor: when you don’t take time for yourself, the cost shows up — just not on your calendar.
It shows up as that tightness in your chest when you finally sit down at night and realize you haven’t taken a deep breath all day.
It shows up as brain fog, as “I’ll do it tomorrow,” as the quiet ache of being everything for everyone else.
It shows up in shorter tempers, restless sleep, skipped workouts, and that nagging feeling that you’ve somehow fallen to the bottom of your own list.
We tell ourselves we don’t have time — but what we really don’t have is presence.
When you do take the time — to breathe, to move, to reconnect — something shifts. The edges soften. The noise quiets. You start to feel your strength returning, your creativity flowing, your clarity sharpening. That’s what happens when you give yourself permission to pause.
That’s why the Anchor to Embodiment Retreat at Elohee isn’t just a getaway — it’s a coming home.
It’s where nature holds you in stillness, movement reconnects you to your strength, and community reminds you that you’re not walking this path alone. The hikes, the Pilates, the nourishing meals, the deep exhale of simply being — all of it becomes a mirror, reflecting back the version of you that’s been waiting to re-emerge.
There are only 7 spots left, and each one is an invitation — not to escape your life, but to anchor deeper into it.
The Power of Perspective (and Driffin)
Power (noun): the ability to do something or act in a particular way.
Perspective (noun): a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something — a point of view.
Having perspective is a form of power.
The power to step back.
The power to see clearly through the fog.
The power to shift how you see a situation — or yourself.
There’s power in seeing something from a new point of view, and even more in understanding one that’s different from your own. Sometimes that shift in perspective is what gives you the clarity and courage to move forward — in life, in movement, or in the mirror.
When you choose to see your challenges through a different lens, they stop being obstacles and start being opportunities. That’s where the true power of longevity begins — not just in years added, but in wisdom gained.
And yes, even Driffin’s learning a new perspective — because now he has to walk for his treats. (Perspective is realizing your human might be smarter than you thought.)
The Power of Humor, Heart, and Showing Up
We all have the power within us to make small, big changes that ripple through the years ahead. The kind that strengthen your core, calm your mind, and remind you that you’re already strong — just waiting to remember it.
So here’s your gentle reminder:
Move with intention.
Breathe with purpose.
And if you can, laugh while doing it.
Let’s pause, breathe, and thrive.
Yours in longevity and empowerment,
Amanda Curd
Anchor to Life Pilate
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