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The Missing link for Weight Loss
Weight loss is big business. Just look at the TV shows, exercise gadgets, books/magazines and patented programs that claim to hold the key. Its tough sifting through all this information to figure out what’s right, but regular exercise and good … Continue reading
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Tagged awareness, balance, belly fat, breath, depression, digestion problems, flight or flight, health benefits, high blood pressure, hormonal response, nervous system, realistic, relaxation, stress, stress less DVD, stress relief, vacation, weight gain, weight loss, yoga, Zeal & Zen
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Why Yoga?
When I started my own business, Zeal & Zen Inc., my goal was to help others find a quality of life and wellness that fulfils their desires. I brought to my business my expertise in personal training/sport, nutrition, yoga and … Continue reading
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Tagged asana, balance, best activity, breath, co-ordination, cross training, fitness, five components of fitness, flexibility, health benefits, illness, injury, mental ability, mind body link, mobility, muscle imbalance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, posture, sport, strength, training, wellness routine, yoga, yoga therapy, Zeal & Zen
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5 Minute a Day Health Investment
What if I told you that you could reduce your risk of heart disease, sleep better, improve digestion and lower your stress levels and blood pressure without any physical effort what so ever OR any pills; would you believe me? … Continue reading
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Tagged asana, awareness, blood pressure, corpse pose, digestion, health benefits, heart disease, insomina, monkey mind, relaxation, savasana, sleep, stress relief, tension, yoga, yoga posture
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What is Yoga???
My last blog answered the question “What is Yoga Therapy?” and it got me to thinking that I really should have wrote one that answered “What is Yoga?” first; so here you go. Yesterday I gave a corporate yoga class … Continue reading
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Tagged asana, awareness, breath work, Charana, Cyhana, eight limbs, flexibility, health benefits, holistic, meditation, niyamas, Pantanjali, pranayama, Pratyahara, presence, Samadhi, strength, stress reduction, yamas, yoga, yoga instructor, yoga studio, Yoga Sutras
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What is Yoga Therapy???
The answer to “What is Yoga Therapy” will be slightly different depending on who you are asking. Just like there are many ways to make a good soup, yoga therapy can be presented in many ways. Common to all the … Continue reading
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Tagged anatomy, asana, awareness, breath, compenstations, ease, functional synergy, group classes, improving quality of life, injury, kinesiology, pain free, private sessions, range of motion, relaxation, stress, yoga, yoga props, yoga therapy
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Preventing Wrist Pain in Yoga
Wrist pain can occur when practicing asanas (postures) where the hands are in contact with the floor and bearing weight. Common postures where this can occur are cat/cow, down dog, hand stand, plank, and crane. A vinyasa or flow class … Continue reading
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Tagged asana, cat/cow, challenge, crane, discomfort, down dog, energy lock, grounding energy, hasta bandha, pain, plank, posture, stability, strength, wrist injury, wrist pain, wrist pain prevention, yoga, Zeal & Zen
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Taking Your Goals from Thought to Reality – Part 2
My previous blog spoke about the importance of goal setting and what makes a good goal. I am assuming you have your “SMART” goals set and ready to go now so you are ready for the second part of attaining … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, change, daily goals, daily plan, education, fitness, goals, journal, lifestyle, nutrition, personal training, positive thoughts, postive influences, progress, real life, SMART Goals, success, wellness, Zeal & Zen
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Taking Your Goals from Thought to Reality – Part 1
I bet there isn’t a person in your life, including yourself that doesn’t currently have a desire to reach some fitness, nutrition or health and wellness goals. Be honest…. So with all this desire out there why are there people … Continue reading
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In a short few weeks I will be traveling back to my little mountain home town of Kimberley BC. This isn’t an uncommon occurrence since I go back on a regular basis to soak up natures beauty and be with … Continue reading
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