I am lucky to have students of all ages in my yoga classes, from teenagers to grandparents. While many things vary between different age groups, there are some simple principles that are the same for anyone looking to get in their best shape. Here are my five go-to tips to be your fittest self, no […]
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Fact or Fiction: Debunking Common Diet Myths
Whether it’s going gluten free, dairy free or skipping carbs, there’s always a new fad or trend in dieting. There are plenty of false and even dangerous diet claims on the internet; some of them are so well known they’re regularly accepted as fact. We’ll discuss 10 common myths and separate fact from fiction. The […]
Read More...How Yoga Can Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease is a serious concern for many people. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Over 600,000 people die of heart disease each year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths. What’s worse is that many of the causes of heart disease are preventable. The Mayo Clinic […]
Read More...Why You Need to Start Growing Your Own Food
One of my biggest nightmares has always been that I might someday have to look across my kitchen table at my hungry children and be unable to procure the food to fill their bellies. Let’s face it, for most of us, food is something we take for granted. I am convinced that the main reason […]
Read More...Essential Habits for Your Family’s Health
When it comes to raising children to be strong and healthy, we often focus on preventing risky behaviors, like underage drinking or taking drugs. We warn our kids about the dangers of these actions and encourage our kids to avoid them. However, our families often face more common dangers every day that we often don’t […]
Read More...Retired & Thriving: How to Stay Active, Engaged, and Sharper than Ever
With retirement, you’ve entered a new stage of life. Done right, it is as productive – perhaps more so – than previous life stages. While you might want to just relax and do nothing for a while after retiring from a lifetime of hard work, boredom can kick in pretty quickly, and that’s not healthy. […]
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