It seems that lately a push is being promoted for individuals to get more exercise. This is fine, but what about those individuals who may be dealing with injuries of various types? This can indeed hamper one's workouts. Our bodies are so intelligent. They can tell us what we need and when we need it. We need … Continue reading Injury Can Stall Your Workouts
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Fa-La-La-La-La . . . . Holidays are here
The Holidays have rolled around once more. The pandemic is putting a damper on many of the usual activities are upon us, but one item remains constant. There will be plenty of foods and snack items that will be circulating amongst us all. The urge to eat these foodstuffs must be tempered with awareness and … Continue reading Fa-La-La-La-La . . . . Holidays are here
Reach Back . . . Go Forward
From my point of view, backbends are an extremely important aspect of asana. The muscles that are targeted in back-bends are the very muscles that keep the body upright and in alignment with respect to the influence of gravity.
Bravo for Bicycling
Bicycling as a form of exercise, can be adjusted to an individual’s comfort and ability level.
Strengthening Sideways
Lateral stabilization (LS - stability in the side body) is mandatory for athletic endeavors and for day to day activities. In general, many exercise programs address strength and fitness in the anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts of the body. Aesthetics trumps function in this case. However, focusing on the superficial musculature does not support … Continue reading Strengthening Sideways
Take Your Yoga Personally
Establishing a personal yoga practice creates a deep synchronization between that actions performed and the individual performing them.
The present of being ‘Present’
How often during the morning, afternoon, evening, ride to work, week, month, . . . year is one ‘actually’ Present?? Embodying acceptance of the now moment is to exist and be present. There is being physically present: consciously occupying a physical space. There is being mentally present: being aware while undertaking and completing a task. … Continue reading The present of being ‘Present’
How to Stand
The muscular and nervous systems acquiesce to the sub-par positioning over time. As a result, the skeletal system reflexively mal-adapts to the muscular and nervous system conformity.
Human-ness and Convenience
Modern conveniences are beneficial to society. Nonetheless, from the standpoint of physical wellness and wellbeing, the benefits that they provide can, and do, become an inurement.
How Do You Care
The lack of care is evident in how humans interact with a) the environment b) each other c) themselves. The level of disconnectedness in each of these areas is reflective of the extent to which of lack of caring abounds.
A Circle of Life
The importance of circulation cannot be overstated.
