Yoga is NOT a Workout
I see too many yoga students approaching their practice the same way they approach a workout. They push too hard, they breath too hard, they want to feel the ‘burn.’ But Yoga is NOT a workout. The big difference between a workout and a yoga practice lies in the nervous system, which has two halves: […]
The Four Pillars of Wellness
What is wellness? Wellness is a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential. Wellness is multidimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental, and spiritual well-being, and the environment. Wellness is positive and affirming. Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence. National […]
Fat 101
What is fat? Fat is another word for triglycerides. Triglycerides are three fatty acids and a glycerol. They are found in the blood and provide 60% of the body’s energy needs at rest. Most of your organs run on fat in order to spare glucose for the brain. Triglycerides are a subcategory of lipids. […]
Skin Care Products: Be As Concerned With What You Put ON Your Body As You Are With What You Put IN Your Body
Q: What do you use for skin care products? A: I’m as concerned with what I put ON my body as I am with what I put IN my body. I buy only products that are free of phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, and parabens. As with food, I buy organic whenever possible. I look for […]