What are the benefits of Pilates?

“Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.” ~ Joseph Pilates Here is another opinion of the benefits of Pilates. Pilates For A Sound Mind And Body By Ralph J. Greene Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates and is one of the most popular ways [...]

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What is Pilates?

“The acquirement and enjoyment of physical well-being mental calm, and spiritual peace are priceless to their possessors….[and] it is only through Contrology that this unique trinity of a balanced body, mind, and spirit can ever be attained.” – Joseph Pilates Today I present an article on the history and basics of Pilates. Pilates As Fitness [...]

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Can Pilates build core strength?

“The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power.” – Joseph Pilates The core muscles of the body are very important in maintaining health and wellness. Here is an article on using Pilates to build core strength. Build Core Strength With Pilates at Home By Brenda Rubio A great way [...]

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Can Pilates help with healing?

“Pilates helps your body stay young, fit, and full of vitality. As Joe himself once said, ‘With body, mind, and spirit functioning perfectly as a coordinated whole, what else could reasonably be expected other than an active, alert, disciplined person.” – Joseph Pilates Week before last I said that in the coming weeks we would [...]

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What is smiling Qigong?

“Qigong has been shown to be effective in helping resolve digestive problems, asthma, arthritis, insomnia, pain, depression, and anxiety, as well as helping cancer, coronary heart disease, and cases of HIV/AIDS”. ~ Wong Chongxing, M.D., Director of Research a the Rel Jin Hospital in Shanghai, China Today I present an article on a simple form [...]

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Is Qigong healing?

“Traditional Chinese Medicine holds that qigong stimulates and nourishes the body’s internal organs by circulating qi. Qigong can break down energy blocks and facilitate the free flow of energy throughout the body, promoting blood and lymph flow and the even flow of nerve impulses necessary for proper health maintenance. ‘ The overall benefit of qigong [...]

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Is stress stoping you from managing your time.

“The swiftness of time is infinite, as is still more evident when we look back on the past.” ~ Seneca One of the great detractors from effective time management is stress. Here are some tips on how to control stress. The All Time Top 5 Stress Management And Relaxation Techniques By Tim O’Brien “What do [...]

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How do I start to meditate?

“Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in Eternal awareness or Pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity.” ~ Swami Sivananda We end the week with 3 types of meditations that are easy and can be fun. Answers to How to Do Meditation – 3 Simple Meditation Methods Anyone Can Use By [...]

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How is you focus when you meditate?

“Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit” ~ Jeremy Taylor Here are some tips on how to begin to meditate with emphasis on focus. Meditation Tips – 5 Factors of Focus By Benjamin Langley It is important for all students of meditation to get on the path of ever [...]

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What happens to my body when I meditate?

“Thus meditating you will no longer strive to build yourself up in your prejudices, but, forgetting self, you will remember only that you are seeking the Truth.” ~ James Allen Today I present another article by Kevin Schoeninger. I think you will find it interesting as he explains some of the things that are going [...]

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