According to Ayurveda, Yoga’s sister science, there are three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each of us has our own unique combination of these three, usually with one being more dominant. Here’s what’s interesting though, we translate Dosha as type or constitution. But the word Dosha actually means that which can become out of balance. […]
I few years ago, I started to feel “not like myself.” I chalked it up to “stress.” I figured I was burnout from work. While I love the teaching, coaching, and training side of what I do, running a small business (during a pandemic no less) is tiring. Then I found myself asking questions like […]
If you have low back pain, welcome to the club! You are not alone. Millions of Americans have experienced or will experience low back pain. If you have it, you know it’s exhausting. But as you read in Part 1 (Self-Myofascial Release for LBP), the worst thing you can do is to stop moving. After […]
If you’re like millions of Americans, you’ve experience low back pain at some point or even chronically. While you may feel like popping an Advil and curling up on the couch, that’s actually the worse thing you could do. Instead, focus on gentle movements like these when you’re in the early stages of feeling like […]
Heading out on a road trip or have a long day away from home? Don’t forget healthy travel snacks! When you have healthy snacks on hand, you won’t find yourself skipping meals (and overeating when you finally get home) or eating whatever junk or fast food you can grab while on the road. Many of […]
What do you think the most important thing in life is? Think about your answer before reading on! Maybe something like love came to mind. Let’s take love as an example. Yes, love is a feeling, an emotion. But I like the saying, Love is verb. If you’re familiar with […]
Most fitness goals are some form of looking good and/or feeling better. And you can’t accomplish either of those without focusing on your nutrition. Whether you made a resolution to eat healthier this year or if you have a fitness goal you’re chasing, nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated! Start by making small, sustainable changes […]
You’re working out, training hard, and getting after it. Great job! But how’s your recovery? Recovery is as important to your goals as the other metrics you’re tracking, like your heart rate during cardio and your weights during strength training. If you want to reach your goals while avoiding burnout and potential injury, make sure […]
If you’re looking at add some keystone daily habits that will improve your life and health, I’ve got five for you. Daily Habit 1. Movement AND exercise. You need both an active lifestyle and deliberate exercise. Your daily step count is a great measurement of your activity. If you’re not already hitting 10-15K, start […]
It’s that time of year again! Time to reflect back on the past 12 months and plan for the year ahead. And you know what they say, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” To help you achieve success, here are 10 questions to plan 2022. Grab a pen and let’s dive in! […]
