Meet “Ballet Burn”
Ballet Burn features three of my go-to's: 1. flow, 2. big ranges of motion, and 3. a turned out stance. Why do I adore these traits so much? Efficiency.
Hamstrings are more than muscles - they're gateways to serenity. (Oh, buckle up...you're never going to ignore your hamstrings again after you read this post.)
There are three exercise modes: autopilot, force, and love. The autopilot mode is like brushing your teeth. It’s just another chore one is inclined to do and there’s no real emotion behind it. The force mode is like getting on your roof to clean out the gutters. It takes some goading, and there are varying degrees of dread. The love mode is like a gardener tending to her beloved roses. It’s enjoyable, soul-feeding, and she...
Is it uncomfortable to sit cross-legged? Do you struggle getting down to and up from the ground? Do you feel tension and/or pain in your hips after walking, hiking, jogging or cycling? If you answered yes to one, two or all three, you are not alone and the following info might enlighten you! Hips are big, weight bearing joints and the most common reason for discomfort in our hips is a lack of mobility, making stretching the missing link. There are three...
By the time New Year’s Eve rolls around, I have celebration fatigue. The gauntlet from Thanksgiving, to December birthdays, to Solstice, to Christmas and then to NYE is a really big one for me. In fact, today is January 1st, New Year’s Day, and I’m admittedly out of whack, socially and emotionally very tired, and I crave routine. Routine is a very underrated part of wellness success. It’s what leads to consistency and since we become...