Stretching

How Daily Rituals Turn Into Support Systems

Discover how daily rituals and strength training support mental health by reducing anxiety, building self-trust, and creating grounding structure.

Reflection

Abby McCuaig

Dec 21, 20254 min read

The Warm-Up Method

Every morning in theatre school began the same way: a full 20–30 minute warm-up that stirred the body awake and sharpened the mind. Floor work, mobility exercises, and mindful stretches weren’t optional - they were the foundation for practice and performance. The goal was to prepare the body and mind for work through exercises that awaken the senses, release tension, and enhance focus. We studied the Stanislavski Method, which is primarily known as an acting technique, but th

Stretching

Abby McCuaig

Oct 21, 20253 min read

NAVIGATION

ABOUT

My name is Abby - vegan athlete, animal advocate, and amateur bikini competitor with the Canadian Physique Alliance.

What began as a journey to build strength has become a practice in awareness, resilience, and self-expression. Fitness, for me, is both structure and art - a way to explore what the body and mind can create together.

Here, I share reflections from training and competition, lessons in plant-based living, and the ongoing pursuit of growth - with purpose, curiosity, and compassion.