Empowered Wellness for Body, Mind & Spirit
As we count down the last few days of 2017, we may find ourselves reviewing the many “highlights of 2017” that are shown on TV or the internet. We may also be conducting our own personal year-in-review. This last practice is often helpful to create our new ‘plan’ for the New Year… yes, the dreaded …
I LOVE this saying! And it seems so appropriate now a days… doesn’t it?! In fact, I often feel like a rebel because I choose to NOT pay attention to the news, and I choose NOT to be scared or worried, and I choose NOT to complain about the state of our country/world. …
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 …
3 Key Principles for Good Posture…. #1 Engaging the Core Read More »
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 …
As we headed into October last weekend, I found myself wondering (as I do at the beginning of each month) what to write about in this month’s newsletter; however, nothing was coming to me. When that happens, my first instinct is to get anxious about getting something out – “I’ve got to get something out …
Pausing, Breathing… and Reflecting on a Modern Yogi Read More »
When we begin practicing yoga, it is easy to get caught up in the idea of doing the picture- perfect pose. Our competitive minds make us think that if we don’t bend far enough, or aren’t able to touch our toes, or look a certain way in our poses it’s just not good enough. But …
Do you sometimes feel as if you’re going through your daily activities like a robot… just going through the motions as if you are on “auto-pilot”. I know I find myself sometimes falling into this mode when I am driving a well-known route – I don’t even have to think about it, I just drive …