From the words “And when October goes the snow begins to fly…”, “Look around, leaves are brown, and the sky is a hazy shade of winter,” to “Oh the weather outside is frightful…,” this time of year often brings with it energy sapping, mood depressing, appetite increasing, sleep jumbling, thought…
As we head into a new season and the skies become darker, it can really help us establish proper sleeping habits if we have a deeper understanding of our circadian rhythm. The Cortisol Hormone Our adrenal glands produce cortisol, which is our "fight or flight" hormone. We have two adrenal…
If there is one food that everyone probably has in their kitchen, but do not give it the honor that it deserves, it is garlic. Dubbed the “stinking rose”, garlic belongs to the lily family and is related to onions, chives, shallots, and leeks. It is cultivated worldwide and has…
According to the old proverb, “If you’re healthy, you’re wealthy.” From Buddha we have, "The secret of health for both mind and body, is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly." So just what…
We hear so much about different superfoods, but if there is one food that truly falls into the superfood category, it is sprouts. They have the largest amount of nutrients of any food. Sprouting increases the vitamin content of seeds significantly. What are sprouts? So what are sprouts exactly? They…
The essence of life is our breath. Breathing is more important than eating or sleeping. It is necessary to learn to regulate and control our breath to effectively heal the mind and body. Begin to recognize that breath is energy, which will allow us to control our focus and awareness…
https://youtu.be/Z6llwct4Bhg If your goal is to get toned, tight, and trim while building a beautiful booty, then these Pilates based exercises using your leg pulley accessory will help do the trick. But wait, there’s more… they will also help improve hip mobility, stability, flexibility, and enhance your daily movements, something…
https://youtu.be/eDdSl0fTMVU PART 3: HIP MOBILITY TO PERFORM BETTER Your body is meant to have physical freedom and move in a wide range of motion. However, restrictions in movement, especially in the hip area, can significantly impact performance. These restrictions can be caused by many factors, including overuse, underuse, and improper…
https://youtu.be/YgvPlvOED98 PART 2: HIP MOBILITY TO IMPROVE STABILITY & FLEXIBILITY Do you ever experience tightness in your hips, legs, or feel pain when doing certain movements? If so, you’re not alone. Poor hip mobility can contribute to problematic issues in the lower back, knees, and can get in the way…
https://youtu.be/d4s_xb7vV9E PART 1: HIP MOBILITY FOR INJURY PREVENTION So often workouts are limited to various forms of the same movements. Whether it’s strength training involving squats or cardio workouts involving running, we tend to just focus on unilateral movements that are routine and easy to perform. While this may help…