Feeling connected to other people is a fundamental human need. Research for decades has shown that babies will fail to thrive if emotional connection is missing, despite having all physical needs met. Susan Pinker has a TED talk titled The Secret to Living Longer Might be Your Social Life, which describes how social ties extend […]
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By Pauline Zweck, RYT-200, Certified Viniyoga Wellness Instructor, 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness “There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life […]
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By Faith Wilfley, MD, Stott Pilates Trained in Mat & Reformer “The practice of Pilates is wonderful for all sorts of reasons: balanced musculature, improved mobility, decreasing injuries, spinal alignment (posture), lessening low back pain, and a strong core.” Who’s ready for golf?! We all may be mentally, but after a good old Wisconsin winter, […]
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by Faith Wilfley, MD, Stott Pilates-Trained in Mat and Reformer First, let me start by saying that Pilates is for everyone. That’s right, pretty much anyone, with certain modifications, can do Pilates. From the person recovering from a prolonged illness or long stretch of inactivity, to the elite athlete, Pilates has something to offer all […]
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by Anna Nummelin, Tribal Belly Dance Instructor “Imagine a time when the bounce and sway of a woman’s hips was thought to be so beautiful, it was put to music…” ~ Carolena Nericcio, FatChanceBellyDance Belly dance is women’s art. It is truly an expression of feminine joy, creativity, wisdom, and strength. Not to mention, it’s […]
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