Category: Exercise
Golf Lessons Don’t Work!
Now that I’ve got your attention... Why in the heck would I say, “Golf lessons don’t work”?
Because they don’t - they don’t work IF you are over th [...]
A Brain-Based Approach to Improving Balance
Have you been feeling dizzy and unsteady? Afraid of falling or have issues with vertigo? When we don’t feel safe walking, going up and down stairs, or [...]
New Year, New Approach to Health and Longevity: Fit Brain, Fit Body
Our inboxes, text messages, and even TV ads bring us promises of good health. But health shouldn’t be just a New Year’s resolution that gets abandoned [...]
The 5 Points of Wellness That Are Essential for Longevity and Optimal Health
Born in Sri Lanka, I grew up in a family that considered natural medicine a way of life.
Whenever I had a test in school my grandmother would make [...]
Our Yoga Place Sets the Standard for Safe Indoor Fitness
Safety is top of mind as fitness facilities reopen post the COVID-19 shutdown. Many are anxious to get back to taking care of their bodies, wellbeing, [...]
Quarantine 15: Have You Gained an Extra 15 Lbs?
Since you may have been spending more time at home, it is easier to gain unwanted weight due to:
Not Being as Active
Out of your usual fitness [...]
The Rewards of WHY Power Yoga Teacher Training
Life can get crazy at times—work, family, activities—and it can be challenging to carve out 90 minutes a day for a yoga class, never mind a 200-hour t [...]
Barre at the Brewery Event in Downtown Hartford
Barre class followed by an ice-cold beer is enough to make any weekend great, but this past weekend got even better when our Barre class was held insi [...]
The Power of the Mind-Body Connection
We all seek happiness; we seek opportunities to better our lives and reach our goals. But the distraction of our jobs, family responsibilities, and t [...]
An Endurance Athlete’s Secret Weapon to Post-Race Recovery
Training for a marathon, ironman, or a long distance cycling event can be long and grueling. Many scheduled training sessions are scheduled over a cou [...]
How to Improve Your Marathon Time Safely
Let’s face it, running has become a growing community over the past 10 years. New ways to get individuals up and active is key to why this sport is no [...]
Cranial Therapy & Holistic Physical Therapy for Concussions and Sports Injuries
Have you ever felt completely helpless after one of your children incurs a sports injury or after you have injured yourself? We have all heard the phr [...]
How to Really Improve Your Cycling Performance and Ride Pain-Free
Ever dreamed of doing a Century Ride or even a 50-miler on your road bike? Imagine the wind rushing by you as you streak down country roads and over r [...]
Avoiding Exercise – What’s Your Excuse?
We can all agree that the benefits of exercise are endless, however despite this many of us do not have a workout routine. The reasons differ from per [...]
The Power of Meditation and Mindfulness for Stressed Out Mom’s
Motherhood. Wow! Children add a new dimension to our lives. Our lives are full. We have unending to do lists. We multitask well. Adding meditation pr [...]
Healthy Holiday Eating, Sticking To Your Goals
Most people overestimate the amount of weight gained during the holidays. According to The New York Times, the average weight gain for a U.S. adult be [...]
You Are What You Eat: The Truth Behind Metabolic Syndrome
There is nothing short of an epidemic silently sweeping the United States. According to the American Medical Association, 34% (more than one [...]
Training your Nervous System: A New Approach to Interval Training
Everyone knows how important exercise is for health. For those who suffer from fatigue and chronic illnesses (autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue synd [...]
Strong Like A River
River paddling is a full-body workout with a mighty partner. You can go down to a river purely for peace of mind if you like. Fish, drift on a raft li [...]
The Vitality of Movement
“I know I need to exercise more. It’s just so hard to find the time.”
I hear this in my office every day - and I totally get it. So many of us are [...]
Yoga: The Eight-Fold Path
Describing Yoga as an eight-fold path is a metaphor Jennifer Chadukiewicz, or Ananda Devi, as she is known to students and fellow Yogi [...]
Boost Thyroid Function and Immunity with Exercise and Stress Reduction
Regular exercise and stress reduction can act as kindling for your thyroid. As the igniter of metabolism, the thyroid gland regulates energy produ [...]
Optimizing Athletic Performance – Identifying and correcting shortcomings for runners and cyclists
Every sport creates areas of strength and areas of imbalance and weakness for the athlete. This is mainly due to a select group of muscles working re [...]