Who is Pilates good for? Pilates is good for all ages, and the best pilates exercises in your 40s, 50s, and 60s are decided on a person by person basis. Pilates is an adaptable movement method that can meet your needs at any stage of life regardless of your age, ability, or physical fitness level. […]
Health
3 Ways to Relieve Stress
Finding ways to relieve stress is essential for maintaining a healthy mind and body. Stress is a natural tool for survival that our bodies utilize when we are in danger. However, living in a state of stress for extended periods can weaken the immune system and instigate anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and heart disease. […]
12 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Dig into something nutritious and delicious this turkey day with these healthy Thanksgiving recipes. Fueling your body with wholesome food is a beautiful way to show love and appreciation for yourself and your family on Thanksgiving. It is possible to create a meal with a big taste and a positive impact on your health. Often […]
How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Learning how to sleep better at night is essential for optimal health and well-being. Proper sleep makes you feel better, and your body functions properly. A good night of rest is just as crucial to your health as eating well and exercising. Reasons You Need a Better Night’s Sleep What if I told you you […]
5 Clean Eating Pumpkin Recipes
These clean eating pumpkin recipes will help you go from using pumpkins as a fall decoration to reaping all the health benefits this fruit offers. Pumpkins can make your home look good, and your body feel great. The Health Benefits of Consuming Pumpkin on a Clean Eating Diet The health benefits of eating pumpkin seeds […]
Gut Health and Seasonal Allergies
Bacteria determine gut health in our gut microbiome. There are about 300 to 500 different kinds of bacteria living in our digestive tract. Sounds gross, right? Here’s the thing, most of these microorganisms are good bacteria and vital to our overall health. Unfortunately, there are a few bad apples, and an unhealthy gut occurs when […]
How Does Clean Eating Benefit Your Body?
Clean eating is not the newest fad diet. It is a way of living that focuses on eating the right kinds of foods for fuel. What do you eat on a clean diet? Clean eating should be called simple eating. Whole foods are the name of the game. Get back to the basics with unprocessed […]
Dieting disguised as wellness
I saw this article recently and found the wording interesting https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/08/opinion/sunday/women-dieting-wellness.html The author makes the statement, “That said, I am probably never going to love my body, and that’s O.K. I think loving our bodies is not only an unrealistic goal in our appearance-obsessed society but also a limiting one.” I have to disagree with her. […]
Longevity in Movement
On a recent driving vacation I had the luxury of listening to some podcasts. Outside Magazine did a really interesting podcast on why some athletes burnout young and others can endure the test of time. I know as I age I have found varying what I do has been a good recipe for me. Also, […]
Pain and your Mind
I have been using a somatic approach to how I teach pilates for about 10 years now. It is good to see we are moving past the old paradigms of pain therapy. I am always amazed when a client comes in with a chronic pain pattern and within one lesson they get relief. The power […]
Movement & Pain
Here is a simple article on how movement can help with pain. https://www.plantcityobserver.com/article/focus-on-fitness-exercise-for-pain-relief
G.I.F.T.-Gift It Forward Today
For those of you who know me, I am a big fan of the online learning platform http://www.coursera.org A couple of years ago I audited a Positive Psychology course; it’s a new, blooming field in Psychology which focuses on how our positive emotions affect us. The concept has become a rich resource in personal and […]