The downside of female fitness competition, for her, was brought to the fore. She explained that she ‘now’ works out for self-improvement and health maintenance.
Category: Mental Clarity
Mental clarity refers to a state of cognitive functionality defined by four stages: a) Sharpness of thought b) Organization of thoughts c) Alertness and awareness d) Emotional stability In essence, mental clarity describes a state of optimal cognitive performance where individuals can think clearly, make sound decisions, and function effectively.
Lean (in)to the side(bend) . . . .
Sidebends balance the body in that they lengthen the abdominal muscles, hips and (lateral) thighs
Lean Back . . . Lean Back!!
Backbends can be restoratively releasing to the front of the body and engagingly stimulating to the back of the body
Release the back . . . .
Forward bending is used to release tension and tightness in the back of the body.
The spinal six plus 1 . . . . . .
The six movements of the spine, forward bends, back bends, left and right lateral bending, left and right rotation) along with inversions can be beneficial to the body and mind.
The Mind and Noise
This is something that many people struggle with; the idea of complete silence. Many individuals cannot go through the day without that external stimulation. The brain craves stimulation
Improved Posture through Kata
Martial Arts Kata with Dynamic Tension can be combined to facilitate postural improvement.
When we move . . . . . .
Although not a full-fledged workout there are options for getting the body into moving.
Exploring space within the pause
The rest phase of breath, that all important pause, the point at which the inhalation or exhalation momentarily halts is a very significant aspect of the breath.
Be Well Seated
One habit that can have lasting beneficial affects is the manner in which we habitually sit
Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness 