Tag Archives: health and wellness
Self Care…From the Air
What is Your Self Care? The other day a woman and I were talking about her life. She is feeling overwhelmed because she has been taking care of her husband who became ill over a year ago. She was at first feeling a bit guilty for taking a few days off to attend a workshop […]
Hot Stone Massage
Every time I go to our beautiful beaches here in Portland, Maine, I find smooth stones that I know would feel so good when heated and put on the body for an awesome hot stone massage. The big ones feel great on the sacrum and stomach, little ones fit perfectly between the toes, medium sized […]
Roost House of Juice
The Roost House of Juice is a great new find here in Portland, Maine. They have a variety of consciously created juices and smoothies. For example, here’s a fun green one…. NORTH WOODS As you drink this juice, close your eyes and imagine yourself in the midst of the Maine North Woods, home of some […]
Ashtanga Yoga is a Growing Trend in Portland
There are hundreds of different yoga styles, each with a different focus and set of characteristics. Ashtanga yoga, a style that originated in India and is gaining popularity all over the world, is a practice that aims to synchronize the breath with a progressive series of postures, or asanas. The practice follows a set progression of […]
Kettlebells: An Awesome Exercise Option
Kettlebells are a really popular weight training tool that can give you a lot of bang for your exercise buck. They were originally used in Russia and have become popular in the United States, especially among athletes. In addition to resistance training, kettlebells also provide cardiovascular conditioning, increased endurance, improved agility, and better balance. Because […]