by Ryan Blair | Jul 19, 2016 | Fitness, Health
We often hear the saying “no pain, no gain,” especially when it comes to working out. In some ways, this is true. A little bit of pain or tenderness in your muscles can mean that your exercise routine is working for you and your muscles are growing stronger. But other...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Mar 21, 2016 | Health, Meditation, Yoga
Meditation practice is more than just contemplating your navel (the belly button, that is, not the orange). The benefits of meditation include helping you concentrate, relax, reduce your stress and relieve fatigue. Meditation has also been used alongside conventional...
by Shawn Radcliffe | May 25, 2015 | Fitness, Health, Yoga
If you practice vinyasa or flow yoga, you’re probably used to lots of movement between poses. This, of course, builds heat and gives your yoga practice that flowing, dance-like feel. There are times, though, when too much moving is not good for you — such as...
by Shawn Radcliffe | May 22, 2015 | Health, Meditation
At some point in our lives most of us have dreamed of a simpler lifestyle. No more stressful meetings. No more late-night text messages from inconsiderate friends or creepy exes. But no matter how many times we wish for a long overdue break, we never seem to be able...
by Shawn Radcliffe | May 22, 2015 | Health, Meditation, Writing, Yoga
This has been a week of Slowing Down. One moment at a time. And now that Saturday is almost here, it’s a chance to step back from the fast-paced world of technology — iPhones, non-stop Facebook videos, and distracted one-line messages to friends. But it’s not...
by Shawn Radcliffe | May 7, 2015 | Health, Technology
Once upon a time, children and bicycles went hand in hand. These days it’s technology that’s in their hands — iPods, iPhones and other smartphones, tablets and gaming consoles. Children’s interest in this technology is undeniable. In response to this, parents try to...