Yoga DVD Reviews - Rodney Yee, Bryan Kest, Donna Helm-Yost

These are my favorite at home yoga practice DVDs…
Bryan Kest Power Yoga, Levels 1, 2 and 3If you’re looking for a powerful yoga practice and a good stretch, Bryan Kest brings it to you. Viewing and practicing with these videos is like being in a class, although this class is full of very fit, very [...]

P90X - Final Thoughts

Today ends 12 weeks with P90X. Next week is a “recovery week”. Then what? Start over? Go back to the same old, same old? I’m not sure. Part of me would like to keep going with it, part of me would like a break. I’ll take my recovery week next week and then see how [...]

Yoga in Orleans, MA- Life Center for Health Review

This week I’m on the Cape for a workshop/vacation in Orleans, MA on Cape Cod. While in town the other day I noticed the Life Center for Health offering chiropractic services, tai chi, acupuncture and yoga. I was so excited. We walked across the street to check it out and grab a schedule. I was [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

North Shore CrossFit Topsfield, MA

I was recently told about a new fitness experience north of Boston called North Shore CrossFit. I have not been there and due to the fact that I live on the South Shore of Massachusetts I probably won’t get there. However, I was recently in conversation with someone who swears by the boot [...]

Yoga Studio Review - DragonFly Yoga Studio, Marshfield, MA

Today I traveled down to Marshfield for yoga. I recently learned of a new studio called DragonFly Yoga Studios, located at 844 Webster St off Route 139. I didn’t know what to expect, I only knew what I read in the online article. The studio opened in May and is owned by [...]

Yoga Review -Expect Fitness Norwood/Westwood, MA

If you live in the Norwood or Westwood, MA area and are looking for a great yoga class then I’ve found it for you. Alicia Silva, MSPT, founder of Expect Fitness based in Norwood, MA teaches a gentle yet challenging class on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm (summer schedule).
The class takes place at a chiropractic [...]

Massage Review- In Touch Wellbeing Norwood, MA

I have known Karen Fleming of In Touch Wellbeing (Formerly In Touch Therapeutic Massage) for about a year now and I can honestly say she is one of the best, if not the best massage therapist I have ever gone to.
Her combination of strong hands and intuitive energy work allow her to know exactly what’s [...]