Lillian So > Quotes

“Intuition draws on patterns of previous experience and cues from self and environment.”
― Lillian So, So Empowered: Discover the Five Layers of the Body To Take Control of Your Life

“Moving your body every day will manage and reduce your cortisol levels. It'll shift your body from fight or flight mode to rest and digest mode, controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for undoing the work of the sympathetic nervous system. It brings the body back to rest and relaxation mode by reducing stress in the body”
― Lillian So, So Empowered: Discover the Five Layers of the Body To Take Control of Your Life

“The more you purposely do things that give you joy, the more you'll naturally attract things that give you joy. Small actions that generate bliss can lead you to the big thing that gives you ultimate meaning and purpose, rather than finding "the big thing" first.”
― Lillian So, So Empowered: Discover the Five Layers of the Body To Take Control of Your Life

“When something is right for you, the energy around the situation or decision feels expansive. When something is wrong, the energy around a problem or decision feels contractive.”
― Lillian So, So Empowered: Discover the Five Layers of the Body To Take Control of Your Life

“Fill your cup and make yourself happy so you can exude joy into the world. Everyone likes to be around happy people, so intentionally do things that light you up. Permit yourself to be the brightest, most radiant version of yourself without apology.”
― Lillian So, So Empowered: Discover the Five Layers of the Body To Take Control of Your Life

“Intentionally getting into your body helps you develop the habit of getting out of your head. Deliberately shifting focus to physical movement, sensation and strain will bring you back to the present moment. It moves you away from distracting thoughts that don't serve you. The next time you find yourself in a loop of overthinking, confusion, or indecision, get in your body and move.”
― Lillian So, So Empowered: Discover the Five Layers of the Body To Take Control of Your Life

“My initial yoga teacher training made sense of so many things for me. It validated that your body is connected to your thoughts, energy, emotions, and how you view yourself. I learned that this influences your behaviors, reality, connection to your soul's purpose, or lack thereof.”
― Lillian So, So Empowered: Discover the Five Layers of the Body To Take Control of Your Life