How Tai Chi gave me my life back!

Before I started Tai Chi and Qi Gong training, my physical condition was so bad that I basically saw only two options: either I hang myself and give in to the pain and physical decay, or I catch myself and fight for a more vital body and keep my zest for life. Everything started a …

Tai-Chi-Chuan para sentirte en plenitud después de los 50– Viva Fifty!

El Tai-Chi es un arte marcial chino de inspiración taoísta que permite moderar nuestras emociones y canalizar nuestros impulsos. Existen varios tipos de Tai-Chi, el que presentamos aquí: Tai-Chi-Chuan, está pensado para reforzar el sistema muscular y el sentido del equilibrio, ayudando a obtener la máxima serenidad al reconciliar cuerpo y espíritu. Un poco de …

Inside the Pilates Studio: Jay Grimes

Jay Grimes has been my go-to Pilates education crush for over a decade now. Succinct, no-nonsense and funny (always a plus), a workshop or class with Jay is replete with a Pilates gem or two (or eight). I was a green instructor when I first met Jay – at that point I knew who Romana was, but …

Passion for Pilates Leads to New St. Joe Studio from a Buchanan Native

If you look into the very core of any successful small business, inevitably you will find a deep passion. It\’s the passion for her own core that led to the opening of St. Joseph Pilates by Megan Smedley. Originally from Buchanan, Megan launched her new Pilates, Yoga and Barre Studio in the Uptown Building where …

All for One and One for All – Pilates Style – Live Life to the Core

by Kathryn Ross-Nash Many years ago, a wonderful student entered my studio. Today, Stacy Geant Hughes, the owner of the NJ-based Core Value Pilates, is one of my favorite teacher-students to train—minus the eye rolls, LOL. When I got to know Stacy a little better, she confessed that she was hesitant to start working with …

2018 Lecture series: The History of the Chakras « enfolding.org

2018 Lecture series: The History of the Chakras Posted by Phil Hine in Announcements, Lectures  |  January 28th 2018  |&nbsp About poster: A quick post to announce four lectures for this year examining various aspects of the history of Chakras to take place at Treadwells Bookshop London. Thursday 29 March: The origins of the chakras …

Pick a mandala and we\’ll reveal your most important personality trait

#1 Tenderness Tenderness is your personality defining trait (iStock) If this was the mandala of your choice then you are the kind of person who is warm, gentle, and tender of heart. You are someone who possesses only love and care in their souls and you are the kind of person who is not only …

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ ) about Reiki Therapy | Cures by Reiki

When someone undergoes a therapy which He / She is not aware about, It is very natural to have some ( …”a lot of”…) questions in mind but when these questions are carefully answered in proper, the person can start his/her treatment with ease. In this post, I have listed some Q’s & A’s which… …

Intricacy and Reflection: Transforming Mandalas from Sacred Designs to Art Therapy

Although the word ‘Mandala’ simply means “circle” or “discoid object” in Sanskrit, the significance is far more complex. Traditionally, mandalas represented the intricacy of the universe and served as a guide for reflective practices such as meditation. Mandalas have been present in Tantric Hinduism, Tantric Buddhism, and Jainism for hundreds of years. But it may …

8 habits for improving your daily Reiki practice – Kathleen Prasad\’s Animal Reiki Blog

8 habits for improving your daily Reiki practice What does your daily Reiki practice look like? Chances are, it looks and feels exactly the same as it did last year. But why should it? With these eight daily habits, you can keep improving your Reiki meditations not just today and next week but for years …

James Trethewie at male-only Pilates class with Commando

It\’s a workout regime that typically usually attracts women. But on Wednesday, Bachelorette star James Trethewie was breaking down stereotypes at the launch of a new Pilates studio in Sydney. The 31-year-old was all smiles at male-only Pilates class, in support of the Movember Foundation.  Pilates? More like bro-lates! Bachelorette star James Trethewie (pictured) was …

Ryan Black – Tai Chi

A hard-nosed, young Navy diver, Ryan Black was assigned to deep sea salvage and rescue missions in southern Japan.While stationed in the country, he set his sights on learning kendo, the sword fighting martial art.However, when he went calling at the kendo temple, he was informed –and not at all politely – the group did …

Shiatsu Calms Trauma Anxiety, Heals Pain, and Soothes Fibromyalgia

Managing Editor Nelson Pahl discusses the benefits of shiatsu, citing its application to chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and how shiatsu calms trauma anxiety. This content was originally published here.

How Do I Know If My Chakras Are Out Of Balance? – Conquering Fear Spiritually

As I mentioned in my introductory chakra article yesterday, the chakras are all linked, so knowing if your chakras are out of balance is important for an abundant life. If one of them is blocked or not functioning optimally, you might feel emotionally out of balance and ‘not quite right’ physically. But how do you …