Empowered Wellness for Body, Mind & Spirit
My last post was about the first principle for good posture: Engaging the Core. To refresh… Strong spinal alignment begins with maintaining the natural lumbar curve of the lower back. Too much curve (a condition called ‘lordosis’) and the anterior pelvic muscles experience congestion/constriction while the posterior muscles of the gluteals and hamstrings become overstretched …
For many of us, good posture has become quite elusive due to our sedentary lifestyles. Human beings weren’t meant to spend as many hours in a seated position as we do today…. at work, in the car, watching TV, at the computer, etc. In working one-on-one with my wellness coaching clients, I have seen time …
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With Valentines Day approaching, I was inspired to create a little heart opening meditation that focuses on the heart chakra. For those that may not be familiar with the chakras (one of the energetic systems of our bodies), there are 7 main chakras — 5 exist along our spine, one is at the “3rd …
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As we gear up for the season of holidays and festivities, there is so much for which to be grateful and to look forward! And along with that, there is also the reality of additional tasks to complete, meals to prepare, shopping to do, etc… which can potentially create added stress. How do we prevent …
Yesterday, we “sprung ahead” by setting our clock forward by one hour. For me this action is a form of preparation for spring time itself… and I don’t know about you, but I am very excited for spring to arrive! And as the spring season approaches, so does the anticipation of spring cleaning… in my …
Here’s your friendly reminder to allow yourself to fully ENJOY the experiences of this season and NOT get caught up in the “holiday hub bub”. The energy of the season can be full of distraction and overwhelm. I find that the key to staying present and focused amidst this chaotic and sometimes challenging time is …
As human beings, our greatness lays not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves. ~Mahatma Ghandi **************************************************** What a thought-provoking and powerful statement! I think it’s especially applicable in today’s world where so much change and so many challenges are presenting themselves. It can feel overwhelming …
Amidst all the heated talk about healthcare these days, I read a commentary by Dr. Mark Hyman that made a lot of sense to me so I feel compelled to share it. Read Dr. Hyman’s article. I share Dr. Hyman’s belief that the majority of the focus in the healthcare debate is misplaced. I am …
We’ve all heard it at some point or another in our lives… from a parent or perhaps a teacher… “Sit up straight!” It may have seemed like a nuisance at that time, but that could be some of the best advise we were given as children. This lesson becomes especially poignant because of the sedentary …
This is the time of year when we are focused on giving – whether it is gifts for our loved ones, charitable offerings, our well wishes, etc.… With the spirit of the season, we even feel more inclined to “lend a hand” to a stranger or give a compliment to someone. And while learning how …