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Join me and my colleague, Stephanie Harding, for a weekend of practice, fellowship, and fun! Our Yoga and Walking Retreat takes place October 2-4 2015 at the Stony Point Retreat Center, located about an hour from NYC in the Lower Hudson River Valley. Enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the harvest season while deepening both your practice and your connection to …
Hey Folks, I know it’s not even summer yet, but it’s never too soon to plan ahead. Join me and my colleague, Stephanie Harding, for a weekend of practice, fellowship and fun. On October 2-4 2015 we’re hosting a retreat at the Stony Point Retreat Center in the Lower Hudson River Valley–about an hour from NYC. Awaken your senses to the sights, …
The CDC has declared insufficient sleep – inability to fall asleep, inability to stay asleep, lack of restful sleep, early wakening – a public health epidemic. “Persons experiencing sleep insufficiency are also more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and obesity, as well as from cancer, increased mortality, and reduced quality of life and productivity.” …
By request, Yoga for a Healthy Back will become an ongoing class in the Rutgers Wellness Initiative beginning Monday, March 9th at 6 PM. I am excited to welcome current participants back to our practice and welcome any interested newcomer with a back that could use some TLC to join us. Throughout the day, from shoveling snow, to working around …
Mindful Eating is not about deprivation, calorie counting, or control. It’s a way of tuning in to the tastes, textures and experience of food, as well as the energy, attitude and purpose with which it’s eaten. Unlike going on a diet for a time (or two or three), it’s a permanent lifestyle change. If you’d like to learn more about …
Do you and food have a rocky relationship? Have you tried all the fads and still find yourself hungry for sustenance? Maybe it’s not the food but your approach that needs adjusting. Eating should be a joyful process! Join me in exploring Mindful Eating on Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Rutgers Presbyterian Church (236 W. 73rd …
By now resolution season – that period of bold proclamations about changes to be implemented shortly after the big ball drops – has largely given way to doubt, loss of motivation, and reversion to shopworn habits. Often envisioned fireside during a break from the regular routine, resolutions are often the stuff of big changes: “I’m going to lose 25 lbs. by Valentine’s Day.” …
After only a few centuries in existence, mindfulness has become trendy! With all the recent stories in the media on the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, I am frequently asked how I’d respond to a person who is curious about practicing but who cannot imagine sitting still for any length of time. Most often, the person asking is, in fact, someone who cannot imagine sitting still, …
I’m so excited about creating some new experiences and ways to explore the tools of yoga with the new twist of integrative health coaching added to the mix! Here’s a rundown of some of what’s coming up in the near future. We’re got big plans for this year at the Rutgers Presbyterian Church Wellness Initiative. Plans are still in the …
Living in New York City, a town full of transplanted people from other states and locales, it’s common at this time of year to encounter some variation of this conversation: Q: Are you around for the holidays? A: No, I’m planning to go home for a visit. Q: Nice. Where’s home for you? Good question. Where is home for you? …