Listen to SuggestionsAs a customer of any service or product - how do you feel when your Email is ignored, your voice mail message is never answered, and you don't get any feedback or concern, at all, from customer service? We all feel the same - nobody likes to be ignor ....
Meditation and the Monkey MindSome find the term, "monkey mind", upsetting, derogatory, and insulting. This is a shame, as the point is lost, the ego is involved, and a natural human defense goes up. After all, we are supposed to be the "king of the primates," aren't we? ....
What is MindfulnessThe term sounds easy enough to comprehend, but there is a much deeper meaning. Terms like mindfulness and loving-kindness seem obvious, but you have to understand them before you can implement them, into your daily life. ....
The Relationship Between Meditation and Self AnalysisThese are two very powerful tools for self-improvement, but how can you use them in harmony? For example: Self-analysis and meditation cannot be performed at the same time. After all, multi-tasking runs contrary to what meditation is all about. ....
Meditate to Unlock Your Hidden Potential Part 1Meditation is often misunderstood by those who do not practice it. Very often, I hear meditation referred to as, "altered states of consciousness." That sounds more like intoxicants, rather than bringing clarity to a cluttered mind. Without going too ....
Optimum Fitness for Middle Age Part 2You should always exercise smart, not hard, and you should never push any joint to lock out. By exercising for longevity you want to maintain your body, prevent injury, and take care of any previous injuries. ....
Nine Things You Should Know About Yoga for ChildrenHere are some guidelines and realistic expectations for parents, who are considering Yoga for their children. For your child, Yoga is much more than a kid's fitness class. ....
Objective Meditations What is RealityIs reality a projection from within the mind, or is it an "altered lens" into the outside world? Let's look at the altered lens theory first. Obviously, we are not all looking at the world with the same lens or viewpoint. ....
Its Ok to Be Happy AgainAre Antidepressants Right For You? ....
Optimum Fitness for Middle Age Part 1Your family physician, photographs, and mirrors, won't make excuses for you. Some people label it, "middle age spread" or "battle of the bulge," but how do you regain control of this uphill battle? ....
What is Self Mastery Part 4Let's cover the last component of self-mastery, which is spiritual health. Sometimes, the discussion of spiritual health is considered "politically incorrect." This is a shame, because we want to live life to the fullest and cannot ignore our spiritu ....
What is Self Mastery Part 1Self Mastery, alone, sounds like a selfish term; but if you cannot help yourself, you will have limited ability to help others. Self mastery is the ability to make the most out of your physical, mental, and spiritual health. In other words, to be the ....
What is Self Mastery Part 2Some of my clients have literally shed weight away with regular use of an elliptical trainer, Yoga classes, and a moderate diet. ....
What is Self Mastery Part 3The next large component of self-mastery is mental health, and this is much trickier than physical health, due to many pitfalls that affect the mind along the way. ....
Welcome to the Middle Aged DietYour doctor has told you to make some lifestyle adjustments, that don't fit. You don't like the diet options, don't want to be on a prescription, and don't have the time to stop working, to make healthy meals. ....
Maybe Bikram is RightI laughed at his rhetoric, equally, as much as watching Jerry Seinfeld or Ray Ramano, do a stand up comedy routine. The man is pure entertainment and he has a point. ....
Positive EnergyLearn the secrets of cultivating positive energy... ....
Benefits of Chair Yoga Part 3Flexibility is considered to be a "by product" of Yoga practice, but in the case of Chair Yoga, it is often "down played" or taken for granted. Since most Chair Yoga enthusiasts are seniors, the true value of flexibility is mobility. When you conside ....
Optimum Fitness for Middle Age Part 3Let's start with choosing the right daily vitamin for you. Daily vitamin supplements are gender and age specific, so you want to pick one that fits your age and gender profile. ....
Benefits of Chair Yoga Part 1In comparison to many forms of exercise, the benefits of Chair Yoga far outweigh the risks. The therapeutic exercises work the body, from head to toes, to the best of any client's ability. ....
The Easiest Way To Lose WeightIf you think there is no easy way to lose weight - think again. The easiest weight loss method could have been staring you right in the face all this time ....
This is Not Your Grandmas Rocking ChairIs it possible that grandparents are working out more than any other members of the family? Absolutely - I see energetic Chair Yoga classes with as many as 50 people in a single class. ....
Benefits of Chair Yoga Part 4Chair Yoga can easily work in harmony with most physical rehabilitation prescriptions. Many physical therapists have knowledge of Yoga or are teachers of Yoga. Many doctors, physical therapists, and medical professionals recommend Yoga to patients wh ....
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Yoga BusinessThe dark exists everywhere and so does the light. The dark side of human personality is in all of us. Unfortunately, Yoga teachers, priests, politicians, and police are human too. ....
Why Should You MeditateYour mind needs rest and a vacation. Have you ever noticed that when you take a vacation, you come back with fresh ideas, a better attitude, and establish clear priorities? ....
Understanding the Yoga SutrasAfter practicing asanas and pranayama, I mentioned that we would start a meditation session. To my surprise, two of the students stood up and left. This natural event in a health club is almost never seen in an Ashram. ....
Benefits of Chair Yoga Part 2We have all heard the saying, "Rome wasn't built in a day." Those words are extremely profound, when thinking about correcting poor posture and alignment. ....
What is Chair YogaChair Yoga is a gentle form of Yoga. With so many types of Yoga available, here is one that most of us can practice. Inversions and complicated maneuvers are not necessary in a Chair Yoga class. ....
Why Chair YogaMany of us struggle, most of our lives, to find the optimum exercise routine, in order to stay in shape. As time goes by, we look for low-impact fitness solutions, due to excessive wear in our joints. ....
Realistic Expectations for Chair Yoga StudentsThe first thing you will gain from a Chair Yoga class is knowledge. The concepts of good health, longevity, and making the most of your life right now, are powerful tools taught in every style of Yoga. ....
