Healthy Living Feeds
- Guppy or Dolphin?6 July 2010, 4:32 pm
The heat is rising. Time to jump in the deep end. Whether you yearn to float among the kelp in emerald rolling waves, shred through chlorine in a fierce water polo match, or escape from Alcatraz, pilates can transform any guppy into a dolphin. Strength, grace, efficiency, speed, and flexibility epitomize a dolphins effortless style. [...]... - Escape To Shape: Pilates, Yoga, Surf Retreat1 July 2010, 6:29 pm
Wow it’s been a crazy month! I’ve been busy as a bumble bee traveling, teaching, dancing and creating. Apologies for lack of consistency in my posts, but today I am proud to unveil one of my latest top secret projects. A pilates, yoga, surf retreat! As the meandering nomad I am, I can’t help but [...]... - Breath, Posture And A Six Pack18 June 2010, 1:29 pm
The sun’s warm rays are finally seeping into my San Franciscan bones. Waking up at 6am to blue sky is all I need to spring out of bed with a smile. The summer solstice, the longest day of the year (and my birthday!) is next Monday! I don’t know about you, but when the sun [...]... - How To Build A Cat Spine Of Steel10 June 2010, 1:47 pm
I could chat all day about the importance of building AND maintaining perfect posture. Increased self confidence, breath capacity, digestive ease, core strength (flat abs!) and stress/tension relief are just a few of the reasons we all want to build flexible cat like spines of steel. The pilates method and principles specifically target the core [...]... - Sun Food Super Food GiveAway Winners!9 June 2010, 3:03 pm
Last week was an exciting week of connecting with new readers and discussing super foods! As most of you know Sun Food generously donated hundreds of dollars worth of raw organic super foods to Epic Self to give away to 5 lucky readers. I’d like to thank everyone who entered, tweeted, facebooked, and commented. Your [...]...
- How to make your own decisions21 July 2010, 10:50 am
Decision making is one of the most important skills you can master. It will greatly influence the overall track of your career and your life, as well as every single result you get. This guest post by Eduard Ezeanu explores the art of good decision making, giving you the essential steps and ideas in order to develop your ability to make decisions effectively.... - Why We Do Dangerous Things and How to Stop14 July 2010, 11:43 am
Have you ever done something in the heat of the moment, and regret it later? In the cold light of the day, what you did last night seemed completely stupid, something that you would never do – but the fact remains, you did. And quite possibly, if placed in that situation, you might do it again. What is happening inside our heads, and more importantly, how can we stop?... - The Definitive Guide to Getting the Most Out of Any Advice5 July 2010, 10:15 pm
Reading but not doing is quite a common trend amongst readers of personal development blogs. And there is nothing wrong with reading, for knowledge is important, but there comes a time we have to do. John Anyasor presents a guide for practical application.... - Why People Are Mean and What We Can Do29 May 2010, 6:19 am
Why are some people so nasty? We’ve all heard that it is because they are in pain, because they are emotionally impoverished. This post explores this idea, as well as the possibility that we are not at fault. Lastly, we discuss some practical methods for processing out the hurt they cause.... - Beauty Lies in Impermanence20 May 2010, 12:20 am
Why do we reject the impermanence of the universe when it comes to our own lives? Why do we cling to old, habits, places and people so dearly, even if they become negative influences? The answer is simple: we fear change. A guest post by Jay Miles....
- Yoga on Rollerblades? Introducing Mobile Yoga23 April 2010, 6:19 pm
Rollerblade invited me to try a new workout recently called Mobile Yoga–as you might guess it’s yoga on Rollerblades. They provided the skates and I brought the mat. At first, I thought the concept was crazy, but I’ve never been afraid to try the latest hybrid workout so I took the challenge. I expected [...]... - Should You Take a Workout Vacation?11 June 2009, 10:13 am
A summer vacation? Definitely. A workout vacation? It may sound weird, but taking a week off from your fitness routine could actually be worthwhile. If you’re a fitness junky and it doesn’t sound like much fun, a workout vacation is an even better idea. If you’ve been hitting the gym hard, completing grueling workouts, your body [...]... - Eat Right for Healthy, Beautiful Skin14 April 2009, 4:53 pm
The secret to great skin isn’t only found in a bottle. What you eat can have a tremendous effect on your complexion, too. That’s why Women’s Health reported on the topic in their April issue. Lisa Drayer, a registered dietitian and author of The Beauty Diet, revealed 11 skin super foods you should start incorporating [...]... - Ab Fab Friday: Push It Plank27 February 2009, 8:25 am
You don’t always have to do your ab workout lying down. This challenging exercise from Prevention is a great full body stabilization exercise, but will especially work your abs, obliques and lower back. You’ll need two small towels for this move. Start in a plank or the position you’d assume at the top of the push-up, [...]... - Victoria’s Secret Strips Down Their Beauty Line25 February 2009, 9:21 am
Victoria’s Secret beauty just launched PINK Body, a new 100% vegan line, that’s packed with natural and organic ingredients. I’m always happy to see big brands jumping on the clean product bandwagon, giving us new options that are free of parabens and other nasty chemicals! For active women, I love the Energizing collection. It promises to [...]...
- The Power of Plyometrics27 July 2010, 3:48 am
Recently I have been keeping tabs on all the people I know of who are in either great shape or are superb athletes. They all have one thing in common - The consistent use of Plyometrics........ - Are Anti-Oxidants Overhyped?23 July 2010, 1:52 am
We often hear about the power and strength of anti-oxidants and their ability to stave off cancer and help us recover from things like muscle soreness and illness........ - Simple Posture and Detox…..19 July 2010, 2:22 am
This is a mix of two short posts, one on walking tall and improving posture and the other on lymphatic drainage for detoxing the body, enjoy......... - Tips And Tricks For Food Satisfaction15 July 2010, 3:38 am
At one point I am sure we have all heard about "foods that fill us up" or tricks to not eat as much in one sitting. Is there a secret to satiety?... - The Freedom of Outdoor Running….12 July 2010, 3:41 am
I hate to run on treadmills, It is repetitive and labored. It simply feels forced and harder than normal running, which should be free and at your own pace with a playful aspect to it....
- How to Take Criticism28 July 2010, 7:12 pm
Photo of Gala Darling by Chloe By Oleg Mokhov “Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.” ~ Winston Churchill Criticism is crucial for personal improvement. It’s the most direct way to find out [...]...
- Overwhelmed? 8 Ways to Overcome It21 July 2010, 7:13 pm
Photo by Andrea D’Aquino By Tina Su “Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you.” ~John De Paola Do you have so much on your plate that you’re left feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? What can you do to get back to a place of controlling ease and relaxation? google_ad_client [...]... - The Ultimate Guide to Personal Motivation12 July 2010, 8:00 pm
Photo by Edwin Stemp By Annabel Candy This is going to be the last blog post I ever write. That’s it. After this one you won’t be reading any more articles by me online. In fact, the only reason I’m writing this is because I promised Tina I would and I don’t want to let [...]... - How to Have Good Luck5 July 2010, 8:00 pm
Photo by Nickolas Sushkevich By Nadia Ballas-Ruta Have you ever wondered why some people seem so lucky? There are numerous stories of actors who were discovered by being at the right place at the right time. Then there are stories of those who were able to take a small loan or investment and turn it [...]... - Find Peace in a Busy Life28 June 2010, 8:00 pm
Photo by Vadim Pacev By Scott Dinsmore “Life is just a quick succession of busy nothings.” ~ Jane Austen Do you remember the last time you asked someone how work was? How about life in general? What was their response? What did you say the last time you were asked those questions? I bet I [...]...