The new Start TODAY app features a roster of 15 best-in-class trainers who specialize in different workout modalities, but share one common goal: to help you become the healthiest, happiest version of you. But how do they stay fit, prioritize their mental health, and nourish their bodies? To help you get to know them better — and find the best trainer for you — we are following each one of them around for one day.
Today, we’re getting to know your Start TODAY trainer Yasmine Cheyenne, meditation teacher and wellness coach, author and mom of two.
Morning: Setting the Foundation
6:30-7:30 a.m.: Gentle start
“I start each day with gentle mobility work — it’s essential for me because I spend hours at a computer. My body often feels tight from writing, so morning movement helps warm me up for the day ahead. I’ll do stretches and light body work exercises that I got from my physical therapist.”
This 2-Week Mobility Challenge will target every major joint in the body, from your ankles to your shoulders, to improve flexibility and relieve tension.
7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast and a walk
“After my mobility routine, I prepare breakfast: a green smoothie for myself and yogurt bowls for the kids. Then I walk Lucky, our dog, before we all pile into the car for the school or camp drop-off.”
9:00 a.m.: The sourdough ritual
“As soon as I get home from drop-off, I start my sourdough routine. Feeding my sourdough starter has become one of my favorite meditative practices. This simple act centers me and connects me to something I genuinely enjoy. There’s something grounding about this daily ritual that sets the tone for everything that follows.”
9:15 a.m.: Meditation and tea
“I brew herbal Tulsi tea and settle into my morning meditation. I used to feel pressure to meditate immediately upon waking, but I’ve learned that post-morning-rush meditation works better for my life. It helps me recenter after all the running around, and I don’t have to stress about fitting it into an already packed morning routine.”
The Start TODAY app has seated, guided meditations and audio walking meditations to help you get in the right headspace to tackle your goals.
10:15 AM-12:00 a.m.: Creative flow
“As an author, my most productive writing happens in the morning when my creativity is at its peak. I aim to get up every 45 minutes to stretch and move my body, though I’ll admit, even after three books, I don’t always remember. This is precisely why I’ve built mobility into my morning routine as a non-negotiable.”
Afternoon: Nourishment and Movement
12:00 p.m.: Mindful lunch break
“Lunch is sacred time. I usually prep a big salad, add nuts or seeds, and salmon for protein. I eat while watching a show I enjoy, which serves two purposes: It ensures I’m looking up instead of down at my phone or computer (more mobility work), and it builds a tiny moment of joy into my day. These small pleasures matter more than people realize.”
This Salmon Miso Crunch Salad uses canned salmon to whip up a filling, protein-packed lunch in just 5 minutes!
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