Article Archive for Mind-Body Fitness

3 yoga poses to open up your root chakra

The root chakra is the first chakra and is located at the base of the spine. It is the root of your being and establishes the...

Get to know your energy centers

There are seven energy centers in the body called “chakras.” The seven chakras parallel the spine, and each one has certain...

Warm-weather weight-loss tips

Is summer the easiest time to lose weight? Common sense suggests that the abundance of delicious fresh fruits and vegetables,...

Tone up with these poses — no weight training required

When you hear the term strength training, you probably think weight training — numerous reps of muscle contractions using weights...

Why you should take your yoga practice on vacation

Rain dances on the roof of the studio, and from my mat I can feel it rush into the rhythm of my soul. Open-air screened windows...

Spend this Father’s Day playing outside

It’s June, and Father’s Day is coming up — time to indulge Dad with some R&R, perhaps a favorite beer and a chance to catch a...

Abdominal exercises to help you avoid back pain

Mindfulness is an invaluable tool when it comes to protecting and preserving the health of our backs. The best way to be “mindful...

Three dinners your family (and your diet) will love

Would you eat better if your family’s food preferences didn’t get in the way? You’re not alone. One of the top challenges my...

The 4 C’s of fitness clothing

Are your yoga pants yawn-inducing? Is your sports bra spent? If the last time you bought new exercise apparel the song “Let’s Get...

Why poses can be better than a prescription

Perhaps you go through your day feeling a general sense of melancholy; you don’t laugh as much as you used to and feel a subtle...