Yoga Class Review - DragonFly Yoga, Marshfield, MA

Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend another class at DragonFly Yoga Studio in Marshfield, MA. Today I tried something new (to me) - a class called Meridian Yoga. During my yoga instructor training we touched on this type of yoga very briefly. I have never taken a class dedicated to this style and wasn’t [...]

Women Benefit More from Exercise When…

…the emphasis is on health and not appearance. According to new research conducted at Ohio State University.
“A new study suggests that women with chronic issues with their body-image are more likely to benefit from an exercise class where the instructor emphasizes the health benefits of the workout over improved appearance, even if those women [...]

I Know I Need a Break

Last fall I was working with a coach. One of the practices she assigned me was to take at least 1 full day off per week and not think about my business. No brainstorming, no teaching, no clients, no writing, nothing that had to do with my business. Wow, I remember thinking. I can [...]

Daily Wellness Tip - Stop Waiting for a Rainy Day

How many times have you heard someone say, “I’ll wait until next week” or “I’ll wait until I have a little more money saved.” I’ve said it many times, and then wonder “What the heck am I waiting for?”
Just today I heard 3 sad stories from 3 different people.

A young woman in her mid [...]

Daily Wellness Tip - Let go of expectations

So often we are disappointed because of expectations we have. How many times have you come home from work expecting dinner to be on the table and it’s not? Or your boss calls on your day off and asks you to complete a “quick” task.

In each of these situations you may [...]

Yoga Studio Review - Yoga Now, Dedham, MA

Today I went to an early morning (7am!) “Hour of Power” yoga class in Dedham at a studio called Yoga Now. I have been to this studio before and have enjoyed each class I’ve attended. The studio offers a variety of classes suitable for all levels. Classes include Vinyasa, Yin, Prenatal, Yoga Basics, [...]

P90X - Week 7

This week is recovery week for phase 2. I cannot believe we’ve been through close to 60 days of this system. Last week I did two workouts with Tony and one on my own. We went out of town and I had to remember the legs and back workout so I could get [...]

Book Review - Weight Wisdom

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and said “I feel so fat in these pants” or struggled with “Should I or shouldn’t I work out today?” consider picking up a copy of the book Weight Wisdom, written by Kathleen Burns Kingsbury and Mary Ellen Williams.
Ms. Kingsbury and Ms. Williams are licensed mental health counselors [...]