By Pamela Luedtke: Certified Brain Gym Instructor, Dance Instructor, Certified Pilates Instructor Read More About Pam Here When I was first introduced to the idea of dance improvisation at age 13, the idea of moving how I felt seemed abstract. The structure of my dance experience included my instructor demonstrated and my fellow […]
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By Bette Stephens, P.T., G.C.F.P. “Harmonious efficient movement prevents wear and tear. More important, however, is what it does to the image of ourselves and our relationship to the world around us.” (Moshe Feldenkrais) What is Awareness Through Movement? Welcome to increasing your AWARENESS through Movement from “The Feldenkrais Method”. I’d like to tell you […]
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by Sally Konkol, RN, BSN, RYT-200 “Can you reach that bowl on the top shelf?” We have all been there. Up on our tip toes, arm stretched as much as possible. Needing just another half inch. “There, I got it!” It is times like that when I continue to appreciate the functional benefits of yoga […]
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“Your Mother is in the closet with the kids.” I paused and tried to picture this. My Dad continued, “I’m not sure if she’s teaching the kids something or trying to find a new perspective?” His voice trailed off as I stared at my cell phone. “Send me a picture Dad. I’ve got to see […]
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“When in distress, cultivate another mental attitude” Yoga Sutra-s of Patanjali, Chapter 2, sutra 33. As the pandemic drags on, do you find yourself wondering, what is wrong with us? Why are we so dysfunctional? This is depressing. Something seems wrong. Something seems wrong….with me. In my studies for iRest Yoga Nidra certification, I am […]
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The stress from the COVID-19 pandemic is as unprecedented as the the public health regulations and recommendations needed to control it. There’s stress around the fear of getting infected. There’s stress around making a living as the economy contracts. Parents are stressed about their children keeping up with their education. There’s stress in the uncertainty […]
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by Renee Peterson, MSW, RYT, RPYT It’s the season of love. Most people think of February 14th as a day to celebrate and recognize the love of their life and those dear to them. It is, and this is important! But what about celebrating self-love? Some people might think self-love is self-centered and ego driven […]
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“Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional”…. Buddhist proverb Pain is an important part of life. Pain is protective. It helps stimulate the healing response through release of chemicals and hormones in the body. We will all feel pain in our lives. However, pain can also become prohibitive. It can stop us doing the things we […]
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How can you bring your yoga practice into the New Year? How can you set the intention of a regular mind-body practice while creating the habit of practice? Practicing yoga is one way to enlist the wisdom of our minds AND bodies, to generate a lasting shift – if we stick with it. A lasting […]
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by Janie Martin “If you wish you were more flexible or more relaxed, give yoga a try. If you are nervous about going to a class, go with a friend. If people with serious diseases can participate and enjoy it, so can you.” Joining a Yoga Class One of the things on my long list […]
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By: Julie Bonasso Krolczyk “The Power of the Pause” – Shannon Sommerling Are you dealing with physical or emotional pain and have had to slow down? Are you tired of being frustrated? Not sure how to move forward? I recently was sidelined from physical activity for 3 months due to a back injury. Here’s what I learned – just as in a yoga pose, there is strength in stillness, resilience through releasing (what doesn’t serve) and wisdom from wonderment. TIPS […]
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“When sleep escapes you and drowsiness and fuzzy thinking are your daytime companions, it’s time to evaluate what action you can take to improve sleep. Mind-body practices, including yoga, can improve sleep and daytime energy.” The roots of sleeplessness may be related to age, stress, hormonal changes, pain, digestive distress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, other […]
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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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3 Quick and Easy Yoga Tips for Energy, Calm and Clarity for the Holiday Season Tis the season to get really stressed out! We tend to compress a year’s worth of entertaining, professional networking, cooking, baking, connecting with family and friends, extra school activities for kids, family traditions, shopping, and decorating all in one month. […]
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