Losing Fat, Gaining Brain Power, on the Playground – NYTimes.com

  Most children do not meet the federal health guidelines for exercise, which call for at least an hour of it a day for anyone under the age of 18. Physical inactivity can result in weight gain, especially around the midsection — including visceral fat, a type of tissue deep inside the abdomen that is… Continue reading Losing Fat, Gaining Brain Power, on the Playground – NYTimes.com

In a Slump? Fix Your Posture – Harvard Health

A preliminary study suggests an upright posture may improve symptoms of depression. The study, in the March 2017 Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, involved 61 people with mild to moderate depression. The group as a whole was more likely to sit with stooped shoulders and a rounded back compared with people who did not… Continue reading In a Slump? Fix Your Posture – Harvard Health

Yoga Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Depression

People who suffer from depression may want to look to yoga as a complement to traditional therapies as the practice appears to lessen symptoms of the disorder. Source: Yoga Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Depression

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Strong and Beautiful

Everyday I eat healthy lean meats, vegetables, and fats, and I exercise about 4-5 times a week. When I say exercise, I mean lift weights. I have always loved to lift weights. It’s empowering to feel myself gain strength, and I love to challenge my physical and mental capabilities. But just like any girl with muscles,… Continue reading Strong and Beautiful

Panic, Anxiety, and Middle Age

Mental health is something most people don’t talk about openly, and middle age is a particularly vulnerable time with the rate of suicide being the highest during this time. Although the increase in numbers suggests a situation aggravated by the modern stresses of an economic system based on objectification, of an always on digital life… Continue reading Panic, Anxiety, and Middle Age

Drinking Tonight? 

We often hear that one glass of wine a day can be healthy, but for many, one drink is often not enough and one glass leads to two.  For those working on weight loss, this is a major problem as alcohol comes with empty calories that easily become visceral fat.  If you are trying to lose… Continue reading Drinking Tonight? 

Move and Breathe–Simple Yet Often Ignored Practices

Spring is quickly warming up into summer. As the days lengthen, you may be noticing a shift in your energy levels. We surely are. We are seeing more of you in boot-camp, group classes, and yoga each week. We love this! There’s something beautiful and life affirming about people moving their bodies, engaging their hearts-minds, and exploring greater… Continue reading Move and Breathe–Simple Yet Often Ignored Practices

No Kilts Necessary

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Every week we have one or two new people join our yoga practice at the Dice House.  I’m always impressed by people who come for the first time. There are so many reasons to stay home instead of walking in to a yoga class for the first time. Too often, the first thing I hear… Continue reading No Kilts Necessary