To Sara of Fit by Sara: “I just started taking yoga three times per week. Do I need to do cardio in addition if I want to lose weight?” No matter what style of yoga you chose to practice, yoga is a great exercise to lengthen and tone your muscles. Depending on the type of …
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To Sara of Fit by Sara: “What exercises do you recommend I do to improve my bad posture?” Poor posture stems from tight chest muscles and weak upper back muscles. Yoga is the perfect exercise to strengthen and stretch your muscles. Besides improved posture, a consistent yoga practice results in a sexy, toned back. Here …
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To Sara of Fit by Sara: “How often do I need to practice yoga to see results?” Assuming you mean physical weight loss and toning results, I would recommend doing yoga at least 3 x per week in addition to walking or some other form of cardio exercise for a total of 4-5 x per …
All of us have situations and problems that we have to deal with and overcome. Often when we feel overwhelmed we turn to others to give us their opinions on how to deal with our problem. We may take another’s suggestion even if it doesn’t feel quite right because they said what they felt we …
Janet is very flexible in her body naturally and has come a long way in other aspects of her yoga practice. When she first started practicing yoga with me I could sense her apprehension about the spiritual and emotional benefits. However, within a few months I noticed Janet opening up to possibilities in yoga and …
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If you’re human and over the age of twenty, then it’s likely that you have an abundance of “to do lists”. To-do lists result in crowding your mind with thought leaving your shoulders, back, and head tied up in knots. When your mind is engulfed with thought, it makes it challenging to enjoy the special …
Our bodies are literally defined by the exercises that we do. That’s why swimmers typically have strong backs, cyclists have toned thighs, and gymnasts are compact with muscles all over. For many years I was a gymnast, and when I went to college, I stopped training as gymnast and began a serious weight training regimen …
Are you concerned about your abs? Besides looking attractive, having lean abdominals reduces your risk for other health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. Use these top 5 tips to flatten your abs and improve your overall health. ~Sara Holliday MFT, CPT 1. Defy the abdominal crunch myth. Thousands of sit-ups do not …
Just as a thousand petal lotus flower represents infinite possibility, Leslie Trenary blossoms with each yoga practice. She is committed to her yoga practice and loyal to me, which is evident by the many miles she travels to practice yoga at my studio. In a short time I’ve seen Leslie grasp yoga- she has blossomed …
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Inquisitive Robert Hillman is often seeking solutions to better his life and the lives of others. When he first started taking classes at my studio, he shared that he suffered from stress headaches and backaches. After just a few classes he noticed that he experienced less pain. Recently I’ve noticed Robert expressing a deeper awareness …
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