Good posture is sexy. Bad posture has its effects as well. . . neck pain, tension headaches, stiff shoulders and back. Try some quick ways to bring relief and stand taller.
Read moreLearning to Listen
One of the greatest lessons I continue to learn from both my yoga & Pilates practices is to listen to my body. The more skillful I become at this, the more able I am to give it what it needs when it first begins to whisper rather than to wait until it's screaming out in pain or immobilized by fatigue.
Read moreSurviving Chaos: A Restorative Yoga Journey
Emiko relaxing and recharging in a favorite Restorative Yoga pose - Instant Maui.
My introduction to Restorative Yoga felt like a lifeline to inner peace amidst the madness surrounding me.
Read moreHealthy Eats: Garbanzo Sea Salad
It was love at first bite when I first tried this healthy-licious vegan salad at The Island Bee in Palm Beach. As I’m not often in that area, I decided right away that I was going to need to find a way to make a version of this fresh, tangy and filling salad at home.
Read moreThe Art of Letting Go
In the busyness of life, it’s easy to go into autopilot. Feelings get shut down and pushed aside in order to get through yet they show up in other ways: a stiff back and shoulders, jaw and neck tension, increased blood pressure, poor sleep or digestion and so on.
Without taking the time to pause, observe and release these tensions, they build, slowly draining our energy and vitality til the day we no longer recognize (or like) who we’ve become.
Read more2 Minutes, 1 Simple Practice for Stress & Anxiety Relief
Ever feel like the world just keeps spinning faster and faster making it almost impossible to stay centered? Having effective tools for staying grounded and calm is a necessary tool not only for avoiding burnout but for physical, mental and emotional health & wellbeing.
One of the most effective & time-efficient methods of relaxation I've found is working mindfully with my breath. It requires no special equipment, costs nothing and takes only a few minutes. . .
One Simple Change to Transform Your Relationship with Your Body
It sounds too simple, too new age, but ask yourself, if your goal was to truly love your body the way you love your child, best friend or partner, what behaviors would you need to change?
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