Archive for February 2007
Feedback From the Field
In the last issue of Inner IDEA Body-Mind-Spirit Review, we asked "Do you think Pilates is inherently therapeutic or should a rehabilitative aspect be specialized? Hereโs what you had to say.
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In the last issue of Inner IDEA Body-Mind-Spirit Review, we asked "Do you think Pilates is inherently therapeutic or should a rehabilitative aspect be specialized? Hereโs what you had to say.
Read MorePick Apples for Good Neurological Health
If you think that picking and eating apples is just for fun and for the great taste, think again. According to a collection of recent research studies, apples and apple juice may be among the best foods you could add to your diet. The findings were presented at the Society of Neuroscience annual conference in Atlanta in January.
Read More10 Minutes to Better Communication
A successful instructor develops an affinity with, an understanding of and a harmonious interrelationship with people from all walks of life. When participants respond readily and easily to an instructor, we say that she or he has developed โrapportโ with those participants. But what exactly is โrapport,โ and how can you develop it with your class?
Read More10 Minutes to Better Communication
A successful instructor develops an affinity with, an understanding of and a harmonious interrelationship with people from all walks of life. When participants respond readily and easily to an instructor, we say that she or he has developed โrapportโ with those participants. But what exactly is โrapport,โ and how can you develop it with your class?
Read MoreLonely Adults Get Morning Stress Hormone Boost
A new study that takes a look at the physiological, social and emotional dynamics of day-to-day experiences in real-life settings shows that when older adults go to bed lonely, sad or overwhelmed, they have elevated levels of cortisol shortly after waking the next morning.
Read MorePilates Effective for Low-Back Pain
Low-back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability in the United States, accourding to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Among neurological ailments, only headache is more prevalent. As a body-mind exercise professional, you no doubt encounter numerous clients with varing degrees of low-back discomfort.
Read MoreThe Science of Breathing
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How you breathe affects how you live; it's more than automatic. Breathing techniques and patterns are regularly advocated for relaxation, stress management, control of psychophysiological states and improvement of organ function (Ritz & Roth 2003). Anatomically speaking, there is a favorable equilibrium (balance between inhalation and exhalation pressures) in breathinโฆ
Read Morevegetable ragout with whole-wheat pasta
This high-fiber casserole is quick and easy, but still appealing to adults and kids alike. Add a salad of fresh, leafy greens and a crusty loaf of whole-wheat bread to round out this simple meal.
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