LOVE Came to SLC!
Anyone who knows me, even a little, knows that I’m kind of a U2 fan. That’s a lie. I LOVE these guys. Sowhen I say that I not only got to meet Bono in person, that I got to hug Bono, and that he actually kissed me on the cheek…you know that I’m restraining myself […]
Your First Yoga Class
One of my favorite experiences as a yoga teacher is watching a brand new yogi roll up his or her mat after a first class. New yoga participants look like kids who just rode a bike for the first time with no training wheels. I call it the “I did it” face. And every time […]
Yoga for your Thyroid?
I have just discovered yet another reason to begin a yoga practice if you haven’t already…yoga is helpful for thyroid problems. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid 10 years ago. That means my thyroid doesn’t function optimally. The thyroid gland produces the thyroid hormone which is responsible for metabolism. According to James Norman, MD, “The estimates […]
Letting Go
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” Lewis B. Smedes Recently, I read this quote in a yoga class. The focus of our practice that day was letting go. Letting go ofthe past, of expectations, of competition, of everything that doesn’t serve us in this very moment. […]
Tricks From a Pro
Want to get the most out of your time in the gym? Read on. Here are 10 tips and tricks for increasing the effectiveness of your workouts WHILE cutting your workout time. I won’t promise you ‘rock hard abs in 3 minutes a day’, but I will help you mix it up and pack more […]
Jack Lalanne dies at age 96
“Many people have arthritis and rheumatism; they get bum knees, a bum back. A lot of guys get a little pain in the toe or knee and then they won’t exercise. Well gee, you have 640 muscles in your body. There may be a few exercises you can’t do, but there are hundreds you can […]
Fitness Trends 2011
I complimented my class today on being committed during the month of December. We will soon see the resurgance of people in gyms across the country with their new resolutions. What will they be doing? I think the following activities will gain momentum in 2011: Mind Body programs like Yoga and Pilates will continue to […]
Making a Difference
What a difference a coach makes! From a Mother’s perspective, there are many reasons to hate football. Practices three nights a week plus games on Saturday. All that equipment to keep track of. The laundry! The bumps and bruises. The cost. Hearing the coach say to your 8 year old son, “Hit hard! Stop worrying […]
Winter Workouts
How does daylight affect our workouts? We get an extra hour of sleep, and the sunlight comes earlier, but does it give us more energy? In my 30 years in the fitness industry, my experience says no. And so does the research. Less daylight during the winter months may encourage more sedentary living and actually […]
Expressing Gratitude: A Yoga and Meditation Retreat
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~Thornton Wilder As we approach the holiday season, our health begins to take a back seat to everything else. We do more eating on the run, spend more than we have, skip exercise and tell ourselves […]