Meditation In Motion

I meditate when I move.  I've never been able to sit still.  After a brief (failed!) attempt to meditate while sitting in lotus (also not very successful!) I once visited an expert- a lovely, elderly Chinese 'healer' of sorts.   After I explained that I'd felt frustrated at my lack of focus and seeming inability […]

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NY Times Article- Massage Benefits…

Massage Benefits are More Than Skin Deep – today in the NY Times… I cannot recommend massage enough, and often!  Sad to see how many view it as a luxury, grouped in with manis & pedis (don't get me wrong- I love those, too, but for very different purposes!) Regular massage is as important as […]

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Running While Pregnant- Just Like the Pros

Just HAD to post a link to this piece about two of the top female marathon runners, Paula Radcliffe & Kara Goucher  I've been a fan of PR for a few years after I saw her win the NY Marathon shortly having her first daughter. http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-275-548-13639-0,00.html It's become the norm for women to keep on […]

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Paleo Running- Barefoot?

Yes, paleolithic man ran barefoot. So, should we? Before ditching your Nike Lunar Elites, consider the following to make a safe, intelligent transition to barefoot running if you're inclined to try it. 1) Don't go for your normal training run for your next marathon of 22 miles on the black top road, barefoot, your first […]

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