Exercise

Yoga Pose to Aid Digestion through the Holidays
In this season for celebration there are often times when the digestion system becomes a bit, shall we say, overtaxed. Rich foods and larger quantities add up to unhappy tummies. Relief is at foot in the form of a simple yoga pose, Rock Pose of Vajrsasana, that can be used to aid digestion in a healthy, natural way. (…)

Small Changes Can Create Big Results
I was reminded this week how much small changes can create big results, especially when it comes to body mechanics.
It all started with a new bike ride purchased to hold all 4 bikes including my husband's non-traditional shaped recumbant bike. I was thrilled! Finally we could once again go on family rides…and off we went. Long story short is that to get my bike on the rack, the seat had to be lowered. Doesn't sound problematic at first glance but here comes the issue - it took me two weeks of trial and error and even a visit to the bike shop for professional fitting to get my seat back into it's proper place.
I know, you're thinking, "how hard can it be to get a bike seat into position?" Well, let me tell you, when you ride a bike for 20+ miles several times a week, the position of the seat, and therefore the position of your legs and which muscles you are using, makes a HUGE difference. Since I bike with the shoes that clip into the pedal, which do help keep the body in good position and uses less effort, where the seat goes affects the angle of my legs into the clips and thus affects how the different leg muscles are being used. (…)

Is Competition Pushing You Beyond Your Best?
Competition, whether in an actual event or just how you hold the space inside yourself in relation to others, could be pushing you beyond your best with unhealthy results. I talk about "your best" as the point in each moment that fully represent you true capacity whether it be mental, emotional or physical. Your best is not the ideal nor is it less than what you are capable of. And it changes in every moment. (…)

Your Truth in Action
It can feel wonderful to become clear on your essence or the truth about who you are, to see your patterns in a new light, to create a powerful intention for yourself to honor your truth. (…)

Is A Block Always A Block…Or Is It A Clue?
by Jamie Durner
An important part of exploring blocks is to evaluate whether it is it really a piece of resistance or is it a clue. Sometimes what you see or think of as a block or a problem can actually be your BodyMind trying to get your attention. What you are seeing as resistance might be a piece of information or awareness that your inner wisdom is trying to communicate with you. (…)

Physical Activity As Anti-Depressant? Yes, But….
by Lani Muelrath, M.A.
Is one of the reasons that you exercise to keep yourself in a better mood, with improved mental outlook? (…)

Taking Yoga Off The Mat: The Power Of Pause
by Jamie Durner
As you may or may not know, in Kundalini Yoga after each exercise or posture there is usually a period of quiet, a pause. For those of us who are continually on the move with lots to get done in a day, this pause can sometimes feel uncomfortable or like a waste of time. Yet, in yoga, this pause, this time of quiet reflection and integration, is equally as valuable as the time spent in physical and energetic movement. (…)
Flexibility To Stay Strong, Pain-Free, And Active!
Flexibility To Stay Strong, Pain-Free, And Active! (…)

Stretching: Don't Do It Cold!
Lani Muelrath, M.A. the Fitness DreamMaker
Are you looking for the truth about when best to stretch?
Do you hear conflicting advice about stretching before or AFTER a workout? (…)

Resistance Training = Weight Training?
Brad Pilon, EatStopEat
I received a great question recently that I think you might find it interesting. (…)

Exercise Cuts Cancer Risk – New Study
According to a new report published in the Dec 2008 issue of Cancer Causes and Control, "physical inactivity or lack of exercise may dramatically increase risk of breast cancer". (…)

Let's Do Lunge! T-Tapp Workout Style
by Lani Muelrath, M.A. the Fitness DreamMaker
There’s good reason that lunges T-Tapp style give you a big ROI.
Don’t worry, that’s not a bigger bodypart! Let me explain. (…)

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