Yoga anyone?

“You cannot do yoga.  Yoga is your natural state.  What you can do are yoga exercises, which may reveal to you where you are resisting your natural state.” ~Sharon Gannon This week we will take a look at yoga. Yoga has been around for ages. As with other forms of discipline, such as martial arts [...]

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Can Pilates help balance?

“Moreover, such a body freed from nervous tension and over-fatigue is the ideal shelter provided by nature for housing a well-balanced mind that is always fully capable of successfully meeting all of the complex problems of modern living.” ~ Joseph Pilates Today we will talk about how Pilates helps foster better balance and flexibility. How [...]

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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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Is it Qigong or Chi Kung?

“You posses the ability to tap a bottomless well of physical and psychic energy (called “chi” in Chinese).   With it, you can harness the magickal power of the universe.  Yet most of us unknowingly block the flow of this power, and live out our lives not reaching the potential that we could achieve if we [...]

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How do you exercise your child’s mind?

“There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.” ~ Dalai Lama I came across this article on brain exercise for children. Instead of my writing today’s post as usual I thought it would be important to present this information to [...]

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Is your brain getting stronger?

“The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good. Understanding is joyous.” ~ Carl Sagan We have talked about right and left brain exercises and improving memory. Today we present information on cranial calisthenics. Whole Brain Exercises – Activities to Boost Your Whole Brain Thinking By Deborah Lindholm Whether [...]

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Can I improve my memory with exercise?

“The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.” ~ Robert Frost They say that as you age the first thing to go is memory. Here is information on improving and maintaining your memory. Brain Exercises Improve [...]

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Are you right or left brain?

“Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking.” ~ Albert Einstein We know that the right and left hemispheres of  the brain control different functions in our lives. Here is information on how to exercise each. Are There Left and Right Brain Exercises? How [...]

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