What do you think of when you think of yoga? Chances are that it’s a physical practice that links breathing with movement to enhance relaxation. The focus for most of us is on the postures. In reality this is only one eighth of what yoga really is about. Learn about the Eight Limbs of Yoga….
Our spine is an important part of our body. While it protects the spinal cord and nerves, it also helps keep us upright. Yet, many of our daily activities are in front of our body and can increase the forces that pull us into a rounded hunchback position. Here are 5 moves for a healthy…
Three terms you may hear in fitness are range of motion, flexibility, and mobility. The first is definitely the most common, especially in the yoga space. The latter is a buzzword that may not always be used properly. It is beneficial to know the difference between all three terms. Range of Motion To begin, range…
I have been an athlete for most of my life. I swam competitively from the age of 13-19 even making it to the NCAA level. Working in fitness, my job has been pretty physical. At one point, I was hiking about 25 miles a week and teaching 4-5 fitness classes. During this time, I would…
Have you ever thought about working out like a President? This was in my head as I was thinking about what to do for class today. Biden loves his Peleton. Trump golfed. Obama was known to play basketball. George W Bush cycled. Clinton ran. Many early Presidents rode horses, swam, walked, and hunted. However, these…
As more and more of us are working from home, we need to take a few work breaks. This page has organized a number of videos that we’ve created that can be used for a work break. From meditation to movements, we have the mind and body covered. Click on the area of interest to…
“My SI joint is inflamed. Do you have any suggestions for me?” This was said to me recently by a woman after finishing teaching a fitness class with squats, lunges, and other movements. My internal voice wanted to yell, “Why did you come? This was not the class for you! When you are in pain,…
Have you heard about interstitium, the new organ? My fellow anatomy and movement geeks have all been discussing what this means for us. We’ve been taking about fascia for a long time, especially with the therapy ball use to keep the fascial layers fluid. As the news has been a bit sensationalized, I thought I’d…
As an athlete we’ve all had days when nothing felt right. Our body felt off. Our performance was ehhh to put it mildly. But when when those days begin to happen more frequently? For me, it came to a head when I was training for a half marathon. I was in Florida on vacation and…
We may seem like a very odd collection of people. Diane Lane is an award winning actress. Kelly Osbourne is a reality tv star. And I am a wellness and fitness expert. But all three of us have something in common. Yes, I used to live in LA, but that isn’t it. The three of…