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Top 5 Reasons You Should Practice Yoga

June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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By practicing yoga, you can get flexible, become spiritual, and release stress.

Not everyone can bed like a pretzel, so why should you start practicing yoga? Stress: Yoga helps the “stress” factor. With the bombardment of stimulation from electronics, crowds, traffic, and the hustle and bustle of daily life, yoga provides us with much-needed down time. It teaches relaxation, relaxes the nervous system ,and offers us a quiet time to turn inward. Yoga is extremely restorative in helping release the build up of chronic tension that we get from too much time on ... Continue Reading

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How to De-Stress From the Holidays

December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Learn new ways to de-stress from the holidays through getting outside, relaxing, and yoga.

Ever wonder how other moms make it through the holidays seemingly unscathed? They always look completely put together, they work full-time, and there are multiple kids afoot?  Personally, we can all put up the “fake it till we make it” face.  We may not be or feel put together, but, we know how to act it.  Although, my good friends can see through my “happy face.”  The truth of the matter is we all need to learn how to de-stress from the holidays, just so we can enjoy life.  Giving ... Continue Reading

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Using Deep Breaths To Reduce Stress & Anxiety

December 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Instruction on proper breathing techniques and benefits to emotional and physical health through the holidays and beyond.

Time seems to accelerate in November and December each year.  Thoughts turn to buying the perfect holiday gifts, planning parties and hosting out of town guests.  The to-do list becomes endless and this is often where stress begins to escalate. If simplifying your routine and setting realistic goals seems impossible, try this one simple thing to deal with holiday stress and anxiety. Breathe Breath is the key to life. It’s also the one body function most taken for granted. We often ... Continue Reading

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4 Ways to Stay Fit This Holiday Season

December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Stay fit this holiday season with these four tips you can easily incorporate into your day.

It is not an easy task for moms to keep fit during the holiday season. It's nearly impossible to find time to juggle work, kids, and a calendar full of family activities and events, much less try to sneak in some exercise before crashing each night. So, here are four tips that you can easily incorporate into your day to help you stay fit this holiday season. Stay ActiveWhatever you do, work to keep your body moving. Make sure to keep active outside, inside or wherever you are. Stroll around ... Continue Reading

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Benefits of Yoga for Families

November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Bring the whole family together through yoga.

The months after a new school year starts can involve significant changes for families. The busy schedules of school, homework, sports, after-school classes, and the holidays can contribute to stress, anxiety, and pressure for kids and parents alike. One solution to these problems is to bring the whole family together through yoga. Practicing yoga as a family has been shown to reduce stress, reduce anxiety, and lead to healthier lives because of it. It takes just a little planning to ... Continue Reading

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Ecotravel Ideas for Families

October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Plan your next ecotravel vacation for your family with these tips and destinations.

People are making more and more environmentally responsible decisions in their day-to-day lives, therefore, it’s only natural that families are looking for ways to plan a great getaway without having to worry about the size of their carbon footprint.  Fortunately, many locales are advertising themselves as eco-destinations, making it even easier for families to ecotravel. Camping and Backpacking The time-tested adventure of camping and backpacking allows families to experience and ... Continue Reading

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