Extreme Sports are on the rise. At the gym, on the bike, in the park, up a mountain; these are all places where people push their body to the limit. Whether you are extreme on your own or an Ironman, triathlete, distance runner, Tough Mudder, or participate in another extreme sport, this article can help you optimize your performance. Now that the pandemic lockdown is over in most places, more people are getting outside and putting their bodies to the test. When you put extreme demands on … [Read more...] about Extreme Sports and Peak Performance
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The Mind-Body Connection
I have this friend. She is a wonderful, caring person but she’s constantly sick. She’s either got a cold or stomach issues or she just “doesn’t feel good.” It causes her to frequently cancel plans to the point that she rarely leaves her house. Since I was worried about her, I started to take note of certain things. I noticed that she wasn’t an overly positive person. She’s constantly stressed out and anxious. Mostly about things going on in her life. Things that others might let go of more … [Read more...] about The Mind-Body Connection
Achieving Optimum Brain-Body Alignment
Achieving optimum brain-body alignment creates a healthy connection that can influence your emotions, attitude, physical and spiritual wellness. This connection requires proper alignment of the spine, functional nerve pathways and balanced structure. Neurology and structure are the bookends of fitness, allowing for optimal endurance, strength and flexibility.1 Exercise systems like Pilates and Yoga, along with chiropractic adjustments, make a great combination to achieve optimum health, … [Read more...] about Achieving Optimum Brain-Body Alignment
Yoga Trends You Must Try!
Yoga is a fascinating practice. It is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and still practiced by people today. As with everything, it has undergone some changes to meet the needs and interests of those who partake in it today. No matter what age you are, this practice is for everyone, while its benefits are innumerable. Yin Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga as exercise, and it’s a favorite among … [Read more...] about Yoga Trends You Must Try!
My Next Level Yoga Practice
At 14 years old I was diagnosed with scoliosis during a routine health screening at school. Throughout the years following, mid to low back pain became an ongoing issue. As a hairstylist in my twenties, standing up for hours at a time on a concrete floor with minimal support led to excruciating back pain due to the compression of the spinal vertebrae. It was during this time I realized I needed to find relief. I began my search for reprieve and natural healing for the pain I tolerated daily. … [Read more...] about My Next Level Yoga Practice
