Zumba on the Today Show

Zumba was featured on the Today show this morning with Beto, the founder of this fitness craze. To see the video click here and then scroll over on the Today Video bar until the Zumba one appears.
If you haven’t yet tried it- what are you waiting for! It’s hip, it’s fun and [...]

You Don’t Need to Pay a Lot for your Sneakers

A team of Scottish of scientists recently found that costly sneakers are not necessarily better. Findings were published in the October 10 online edition of the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
To read more click here for a number of related articles.
The bottom line: buy for fit and comfort, not price tag.
My favorite sneakers [...]

You Might Be Programmed to Eat Chocolate…

Based on your metabolic profile. Read more here.
Note: Nestle paid for this study that took place in Europe (England and Switzerland)
Excerpted: “scientists are exploring whether it may be possible to detect metabolic problems and help people improve their metabolisms - and weight control - through diet.”
That’s a new one to me.
Interesting read should [...]

Fun with Spin Art

This message was first published in my October Newsletter. For those who have already read it, keep scrolling to see the pictures. For those who haven’t read it, enjoy!
“Fun is good.” – Dr. Seuss
Last week I attended a networking event held at Taylor Rental in Weymouth, Massachusetts. They carry almost anything I [...]

Dr. Oz, Oprah, Kids and Obesity

I don’t get to watch Oprah very often, and it seems that when I do, Dr. Oz is on! I love to listen to what he has to say - to me it makes a lot of sense.
Today’s episode was focused on kids and obesity. The first part of the show highlighted Jessica [...]

Yoga, Cats and a Card

My husband is out of town this week in Alaska. He just left this morning and last night when I went to bed I found a card under my pillow. When I opened it I saw this:
Having two cats of my own and being a yoga practitioner, I chuckled and opened the card. It read: [...]

Spa Week Boston begins October 15

Get back to your senses with some spa rejuvenation beginning the week of October 15. Click here for all of the details. Spa treatments in select locations only $50!
Make your appointments early to ensure you get the treatment you want!
Enjoy!

Yoga Class Etiquette - Arriving Late and Leaving Early

I just returned from taking a yoga class in Quincy. The beginning of class began with centering - on our backs, eyes closed, breathing easy. It was exactly what I needed. I was finally calming down a bit and resting. A few minutes into it I heard the door creak open. [...]

A Beginner Yogi’s New Awareness

I love teaching yoga. Out of everything I spend my time doing I love teaching yoga the most.
On Wednesdays I teach 2 classes one of which is a beginner class. There is a woman who has been coming weekly since the class started in September. She had never practiced yoga before coming to Healing [...]

In the News..Americans Spend More on Health Care

New study published reports Americans spend more on health care than other countries and the reason could be our waistlines and smoking.
33% of Americans are considered obese compared to 17% of Europeans the study shows.
Obesity and smoking cost $100 to $150 billion per year in US. Talk about a way to save some [...]