Peace and Fitness

Archives for June 2010

When All Else Fails, Just Breathe!

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What is the very first thing we do when we enter this world?  Simple question, simple answer--we breathe.  It is also the last thing we do before we check back out.  Anyone who has had the joy of witnessing the birth of a baby, or, conversely held someones hand while they "crossed over," knows this first hand.  When I began my studies of Pilates, (or Contrology as Joseph … [Read more...] about When All Else Fails, Just Breathe!

All Mixed Up

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We often hear the expression "cross-training" but we sometimes don't realize the importance of it, or how easy it is to really mix things up.  Personally, having taught aerobic classes several times a day, most every day, I can basically do that at up to 150 beats per minute, endlessly.  I am not saying it's easy.  I sweat and push but my endurance is always good.  Yet, when I … [Read more...] about All Mixed Up

The Calm Heart

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Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. Wishing you all much PEACE on this Sunday. … [Read more...] about The Calm Heart

Come Saturday Morning

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It was so nice to hear from some very old friends who visited the blog via Carole's posting on Face Book this week.  Thanks, Carole, and I do hope those that popped in will return once and a while.  Ken, I will visit your suggestion on the RSS feed.  Thanks. Yesterday I watched the documentary Food, Inc.  Though certain parts of it were difficult to watch and I found myself … [Read more...] about Come Saturday Morning