Posts found under "Mind/Body" within Ask the Expert Blog
When it comes to working out, you can simply assume that you’re motivated, goal-directed and mentally ready to achieve OR you can distinguish yourself as a flawless fitness goal setter. Not both. For improved motivation and long-term adherence to physical activity, incorporate these three methods into your fitness plan to maximize your results.
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Practicing mindfulness is gaining popularity as a pathway to personal peace, well-being, and better quality of life. But what does being mindful really mean? Let’s explore the concept of mindfulness, discuss the health benefits of practicing regularly, and discover ways in which you can train yourself to become more mindful.
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Yoga, Pilates, and tai chi offer well-documented health benefits, but they’re not the only mind-body fitness activities on the block. The Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method® may also offer some health benefits — and elements of these training methods are making their way onto college campuses and mainstream fitness classes.
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With hot yoga classes continuing to hold their popularity, it is important to understand how the body cools itself when heat stress is present and what countermeasures to take to minimize the risk of heat illness.
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Learn more about how you can strengthen the body, mind and spirit with yoga.
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