Warning! The content of this post may be graphic and offensive to some. Please read on with caution! Now seriously there is so much one could read into this title. What is she writing about? Pausing in life taking breaks meditation the pause between our inhale and exhale or the b…
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After our fall session ended in November I began planning and preparing for the New Year. I wanted to reflect on what was working in classes and in my own training and what needed to change. Working smarter not harder:) At that same time I began my CEC training (continuing educat…
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It starts out innocently enough. At the beginning of the year I choose a word that inspires me needs my attention and gives me a focus. The idea is romantic like the scene in Eat Pray Love where Liz is in Italy nearing the end of her stay and she’s sitting with friends at a beaut…
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A coach’s guide to using small goals to achieving big results! Health finances travel family friends education fun and fitness! What is the difference between setting an intention and making a goal? Intention is a mindset it’s about deciding and once you make a decision then your…
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Girls gain confidence through experiences that reinforce learning and developing self awareness. In a karate class we are teaching mind and body awareness working individually and with a partner. These girls are gaining confidence when they understand what they are learning and w…
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Stretching is more than the act of lengthening tight muscles. Stretching is about connecting with your body and mind standing tall moving well and feeling balanced! As a fitness coach martial arts instructor and Pilates educator I see it all the time. Most people make time to exe…
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As we get older our body naturally loses muscle tone but regular resistance exercises help delay this process. If we don’t use it we lose it. So let’s learn how to use our muscles! Toning is what we do to gain strength and keep the muscles firm! Now here is a basic of idea of wha…
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The end of summer is nearing and I reflect on how exciting it is to know September is almost here. September has the feel of a new beginning. The opportunity for new goals and aspirations excites me. Remember what it was like to get ready for the first week of school? Seeing so m…
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For as long as I can remember I’ve been a planner. I like to write things down and get the ideas out of my head so I can concentrate on implementing my plan. Whether it’s a Pilates class or a coaching program helping my brown belts grading to black I like to have a system to foll…
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In my early twenties when I was new to the world of martial arts our Sensei would often tell us tales about humility and life lessons. The martial arts classes were a combination of memorizing physical techniques combined with stamina strength building and at the end of most clas…
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