What comes to mind when you hear the term Psycho somatic? Webster’s defines it as “a physical illness or other condition caused or aggravated by a mental factor such as internal conflict or stress.” There was a time when the term “psycho somatic” was used as a dismissal (or worse) […]
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Hot & Cold
Warmer weather gets people moving and sometimes that comes with soreness. I often hear folks using ice or heat to nurture their sore muscles, but sometimes the recipe is off. Here are some guidelines to understand when to use ice and when to use heat. First, both moist heat and […]
Read More...Love, Confidence & Freedom
There’s a self love movement happening right now that I’m proud to be a part of and I invite you to check it out. My friend and colleague Cole Bombino is leading the way and it centers around loving yourself, loving your life, and intrinsic happiness. It’s no secret there’s an overwhelming […]
Read More...Your Most Complex Exercise pt3
Changing your gait while you are in it is difficult, but there are some keys to optimize that swagger. So far in this series we’ve covered functional tips that are preconditioning if you will – ways to strengthen and pattern your body before taking that first step. Today we’re going to explore two new tips […]
Read More...Walking: the Most Complex Exercise pt2 + prevent hip trouble later
We’ve been talking about walking and all of it’s complexity. Today the focus is the feet and what you can do to increase the power in your walk and prevent hip trouble in the future. Did you know that that is the number one way the senior population are susceptible […]
Read More...Walking: Your Most Complex Exercise pt1
Walking is truly a complex and full body exercise. It can strengthen your hips, tone your bum, flatten your belly and more. It involves balance, agility, core flexibility. Walking can be a healing exercise for your musculoskeletal system and joints, or it can create low back, hip and knee injuries […]
Read More...Give Up Perfection and Choose Optimal
I’m positive that choosing optimal is the best thing you can do for your health and your life. As a wellness advocate I’m here to spark the fire in you to take the first step. Or the next right step. When you feel at the top of your game, more […]
Read More...Radio Silence + Freedom Tour
I’ve been radio silent for a while. There are some years that life feels really big – this has been one of those years for me. Half way through this year, on my birthday, I tossed my pup Rumi into a rental car and started driving west. We ventured out […]
Read More...“Stop Fearing Students with Injuries” Interview with Yoga Teacher Telesummit
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Read More...Is running good for you?
It’s running season! This time of year the trails along the Hudson are more and more full each morning as the weather warms and the sun rises earlier. I find myself watching every runner and their gate completely mesmerized by the mechanics and how different they are person to person. […]
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