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Tuesday, Feb 07th 2012
Which Kind of Yoga Class Is Right for Me?
The beauty of yoga is, like brands of shampoo, there are different kinds for each taste preference and desire. Depending on what's available in your community, options can range from "power yoga," which often includes a fast-paced flow of sequences (sometimes called vinyasa) with intermittent challenging holds to Kundalini yoga, which focuses more on breath work and mantras.
What are you looking to achieve from your yoga class?
by Marcia Mangum CroninMonday, Jan 30th 2012
What's My Goal? Happiness!
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
If you're feeling down about not keeping your New Year's resolutions, it may be time to reassess. You may just need to refocus your resolve and take some baby steps toward your goals. Or you may want to rewrite or reprioritize your goals to better reflect what you're trying to accomplish.
Tuesday, Jan 10th 2012
Digestive Troubles? Learn About Probiotics and 6 Foods to Add to Your Shopping List Now
You may have heard a lot about probiotics recently and could be wondering what the hype is about. Whether it's through adding a few probiotic-rich foods to your shopping list or in the form of a dietary supplement, you could see big benefits by adding these healthy bacteria to your diet.
Tuesday, Jan 03rd 2012
Repeat After Me, I Refuse to Let New Year’s Resolutions Stress Me Out (Plus, Enter to Win)
Have you made New Year's resolutions for 2012? Perhaps you've vowed to lose weight or to exercise more, or maybe you would like to quit smoking. Maybe you want to stress less or volunteer more. No, I'm not going to cite a study that says how often we fail on our resolutions. Instead, I'll be more positive (my resolution) and say that setting goals is the first step to any change that happens in your life.
Tuesday, Dec 13th 2011
Where Germs Lurk in the Gym and How to Avoid Them (Plus, Enter to Win a Target Giveaway!)
Maintaining regular exercise during the holiday season can have big benefits, especially when it comes to keeping up with healthy habits and reducing stress. However, during the flu and cold season, the gym can be one of the top breeding grounds for germs. Have you ever found yourself face-planted on the yoga mat wondering whose sweat you're sniffing as you get ready to do your cobra pose? Your instincts may not be so far off.
Friday, Dec 09th 2011
5 Quick & Healthy Meal Ideas
Looking for weekday meals that can be whipped up in less than 15 minutes? You’re not alone. In a recent survey of 1,500 people by our friends at AllRecipes.com, the majority said that a healthy diet was important to them. But just over 46 percent of participants cited finding healthy meal choices that are easy and affordable as one of the biggest challenges of maintaining healthy habits.
Wednesday, Nov 30th 2011
Reiki: Can Hands Really Heal?
If you've been reading about yoga, meditation or tai chi, you've probably at least heard a passing mention of reiki, a Japanese practice that utilizes heat and energy to heal and soothe discomfort.
Wednesday, Nov 23rd 2011
Take the Stress Out of Holiday Travel With Tips for Managing Crowds, Calories and Crime
by Phyllis Stoller, Founder, Women's Travel Club
Holiday travel is upon us so give yourself a present and reduce your stress level this season by following a few tips from the Women's Travel Club.
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Monday, Nov 21st 2011
3 Ways to Sidestep Stress at the Holidays
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
I made my first Christmas shopping foray this morning. I went early, shopped briefly and successfully found what I set out to buy, so I'm riding that early wave of holiday euphoria. But I know that will soon be tempered by all that remains to be done and the setbacks that can arise on the way to happy and relaxing holidays.
