Tag: health
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Emmy Cleaves on Bikram Yoga
In one of my favorite articles of all time, Emmy Cleaves, a teacher of almost 40 years breaks down why Bikram Yoga is so incredible. Enjoy. BIKRAM YOGA By Emmy Cleaves Bikram Yoga, sometimes also called “hot yoga,” is a system of a set 26 yoga posture sequence practiced in a room heated to 100+…
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A Brief Introduction to Taoism
It was recently suggested that my beliefs seem very much in line with the philosophies of Taoism. I generally avoided religious and philosophical texts as a child so as not to distort my own relationship with existence and the universe. Now I appreciate the philosophies of others as challenges, supplements and reinforcements for my own…
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Zumba – Dance Like No One Is Watching
Zumba has a lot going for it. It’s humble beginnings began in the 90s as an alternative exercise class. Zumba incorporates mostly Latin dance styles into a workout routine. It has skyrocketed to craze status for good reason. My first experience with Zumba was with a group of people that I was traveling the world…
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10 Easy Steps to Eating Well
There’s no doubt about it – what and how you eat is important. Volumes have been written on the subject and there’s more fad diets than we know what to do with. Here’s a short, practical guide to eating well. Below I’ve described 10 easy steps that will support energy levels, boost your immune system,…
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Taking Over the World: Step 1 – Sleep
Nothing frustrates me more than not being able to fall asleep when I want to. My mind continues to race, crossing off a mental check-list of today’s accomplishments; re-prioritizing for tomorrow’s action plan; projecting thoughts, goals, ideas and actions into the future. There is so much to do; need to do; want to do– so…
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Crossfit Benchmark Girls: Cindy
I’m still waiting on my friend Mike to start posting about CrossFit. In the meantime, I’ll plug for CrossFit with this challenge from Aaron. I have two months to prepare for Cindy. Who is Cindy? I’m glad you asked.