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Winter is No Time to Hibernate

Nov 30, 2021 ● By Brendan M. Cournane

Like the trees conserving energy by dropping leaves or flowers hunkering underground to await spring, we too are invigorated by exercising intentionally in winter.

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Holiday Zen: Stress-Free Fitness and Self-Care

Nov 30, 2021 ● By Maya Whitman

Despite our best efforts, holiday time can frazzle our nerves. These simple, self-care fitness tips can help to relieve holiday stress and break the cycle of seasonal overindulgence.

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Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Spirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force.

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Dr Meena Malhotra MD, Heal n Cure, Glenview, Illinois

Find Out About Advances in Treating Hormone Imbalances

Oct 18, 2021

Dr Meena Malhotra, MD will teach attendees about the biggest mistake that people make with exercise that prevents losing pounds, and what really works for safe, healthy and permanent loss of belly fat and bulges. This information is for men, too.

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Fitness and Recreational Suggestions for Older Adults

Sep 30, 2021 ● By Dominic Calabrese

Despite the recent re-emergence of COVID-19 through new variants, older adults, a demographic most impacted by the virus, have numerous options available to stay fit and keep active as we head into the winter months.

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Walk About: Simple Steps to Well-Being

Sep 30, 2021 ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Walking briskly daily has many proven health benefits. Here are tips for getting started including proper shoes, ways to incorporate a dog, and how to stay motivated and committed.

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Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses.

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Water Sports for a Total Body Workout: Cool Ways to Stay Fit this Summer

Jul 30, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Waterskiing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), river rafting, kayaking, SUP yoga and other summer water sports that improve bone density, elevate mood and engage major muscle groups.

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Soulful Strides: Running as a Spiritual Practice

Jun 30, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Pressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of health-promoting exercise, as running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice.

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