Healthy Mind Heart Body

Category: fitness

  • I have a broken foot. So what?

    I still can’t believe I banged up my toe so badly. I’m dying to go for a run. I can barely walk but I almost went for a jog around the block tonight. My patience is wearing thin but self-control has kept me at bay, for now. I’m fast approaching my wits end without the…

  • Hallux Rigidus

    Ignorance is bliss? 18 months of reinjury, slow and painful progress, and over-dramatic stubbed toes don’t feel much like bliss. I finally decided to see a podiatrist about my newly reinjured big toe. The good news, depending on how you look at it, I’m going to live. The bad news, my toe may not. My…

  • You Can Fly! – AcroYoga

    AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage, and the dynamic power of Acrobatics. These three ancient lineages form this practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness. There are 7 main elements that make up the practice: circle ceremony, asana, partner flow, Thai massage, therapeutic flying, inversions & spotting, and…

  • I’ve Stubbed My Damned Toe Yet Again

    Besides work, homework, eating, sleeping and the occasional shower, all I do is yoga, run, dance and play basketball. Nearly everything I do requires the use of my feet, and toes, one of which I have injured and reinjured several times in the past two years. Last night, mere days after reaching a long awaited…

  • Take Pride in Small Accomplishments

    Entertainment and the media have long been dwarfing our sense of accomplishment and significance. A quick YouTube search for anything that you’re proud of will put you in your place. Never before have the most impressive feats of the world been so readily available. With so many beautiful faces, astonishing videos and unbelievable news stories,…

  • Push Ups, Lunges, Incline Press, Dead Lifts

    What were we up to before Aaron tacked on 5 Squids in 5 minutes for giggles? I’m glad you asked. I’ve been sore for two days, hobbling through my morning runs and panting like a virgin on the basketball court. I can’t even stir this pot of lentils without whimpering a bit. There’s no doubt…