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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

Length of the lumbar spine

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.

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

To all living things, water is of major importance.

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’

Walk wherever you can, Walk whenever you can.

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.