Thanks to JoJo’s Circus on the Disney channel, my boys have been introduced to beginning yoga. They know about as many poses as I do and are far more limber. They bend and stretch into positions that hurt me to watch. I was so impressed with their ability to watch the poses and mimic them that I decided...

As I walked into the gym, I had a looming feeling of regret, fear and apprehension about my choice to try yoga again. The instructor had been so kind and encouraging and I felt like I owed it to myself to try again. However as I approached the room with the quiet music and dim lighting I began to wonder...

Yoga is said to balance the body, mind and spirit while offering wonderful stretching and muscular benefits. As a proponent of balance I decided to give it a try. My gym has a number of different classes for the varying levels of experience and workout desired. I opted for the beginner level to learn...

Hello there parents, We are under the gun and deal with more stress each and every day. More deadlines keep us confined to our desk chair and much of the day to day activities of business are being conducted via e-mail, the computer-fax, the palm pilot, texting via phone, or blackberry, video conferencing...

Hello Triathon Girl, I I'm a yoga teacher I have a few great stretches that can be done in the chair or in and around the chair. It takes anywhere from 3-7 minutes of your time. Do you think you can spare a few minutes? Great! Let’s get started. Over the next few weeks I’m going to show you many...

Hello Parents, Some more stretches. These for your arms, shoulders and triceps. While you’re sitting or standing you can stretch your arms and shoulders. If you are lifting weights this is always a good idea to stretch the muscles that you just worked out. For this article we will continue to use the...

Hello Parents, Here are a few more great stretches for your back, shoulders, and arms all while sitting in the chair. The point to most of these is to make time for your self and to do them consistently. I suggest to all my clients and you that you will get greater benefit if you stretch at a minimum...