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Six months ago, I was working out at a local Pilates studio when I was stopped mid-stretch to have a conversation with the instructor.At the time, I was researching an article about fascia, a network of connective tissue that runs throughout the body and is key to athletic performance. And it occurred to me that my teacher, Kim Villanueva, a veteran of the New York Pilates world, might be someone like this. He was interested in hearing what I learned. So while I was doing leg circles on the reformer machine, we started chatting about fascia.Her face lit up. She…
Mindfulness also doesn’t have a universal definition, but experts generally agree that it’s about focusing on the present moment openly and nonjudgmentally. “If you check your mind at any point in the day, you will find that you are thinking about the past or the future, or are planning, obsessing, worrying, or having catastrophic thoughts. “You’ll probably notice that,” Winston says. And, “Mindfulness is becoming a practice that takes our minds out of these places and brings us back to the present moment.”How to meditate if you are completely new to the concept of meditationIf you want to incorporate this…
Imagine practicing a form of spirituality that connects you to nature and the well-being of your community. It’s not solely based on a certain set of beliefs. Instead, you see your life is intertwined with the natural world.Author Vine Deloria Jr. writes about this in “God Is Red: A Native View of Religion.” The book was reissued in 2023 for its 50th anniversary. It continues to explore Indigenous and Native views of spirituality and religion. The book brings a diversity of thought to religion and sheds light on the importance of how to respect Native traditions and our environment.Deloria was…
Forget gowns, tuxedos, and fancy shoes. Stretchy pants, cozy sweaters, and comfy shoes are welcome at this new concert series at Carnegie Hall. The iconic venue will host five intimate concerts this winter, combining elements of mindfulness and meditation with world-class musical performances. These one-hour wellbeing concerts range from $15 to $30 and will run through April. Recommended: Things to do in winter in New York During the show, audience members are encouraged to get comfortable by leaning on floor mats and cushions. The host shares prompts, teaches breathing exercises, and asks guests to share their thoughts and reflections with…
Pilates is a great option for anyone looking to start a safe, effective and fun form of exercise. If you’re not used to exercising, it’s never too late to start. Pilates can be done at any age, and it can help prevent falls and improve joint health. Pilates is a low-impact exercise that improves flexibility, balance, coordination and overall strength while focusing on the core muscles. You can do Pilates at home on an exercise mat and reformer, at a Pilates studio with a certified trainer or at your local gym. Joining a studio gives you access to all the…
My acupuncturist just called me hot. Well, in a sense. She told me that I had excess heat in my body, as evidenced by her rapid pulse. My red and slightly cracked tongue. and cystic scars on the jaw. I’m at Oh Glory, a holistic health spa in North Park that offers facials, massages, cupping, and acupuncture. I applied for the latter today, specifically cosmetic acupuncture. This is a treatment that is said to tone the face, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and stimulate collagen and elastin production. According to my donor, Dr. Pier Franco, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine…
Zachary Hart, 34 years old / Naturopathic Doctor/Acupuncturist, Queen Pin Acupuncture Clinic Zachary Hart graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of South Carolina in 2010, earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Queen’s University in 2020, and attended the University of Bridgeport in 2015 and 2016. I earned a PhD in Naturopathic Medicine and a Masters in Acupuncture. Queenpin Acupuncture provides comprehensive primary care services with an emphasis on LGBT-specific medical care to meet the community’s need for qualified health care providers. Hart has contributed to pandemic vaccine clinics, provides low-cost acupuncture services, and serves as…
fitness by Adriana Diaz issued January 2, 2024, 3:43 PM ET Spread it out against the wall. Avid exercisers are ringing in the new year with yet another hot fitness trend. It’s called Wall Pilates. This is an easy, fun and quick way to get in shape without leaving the house. Anyone can do it, which is why everyone can do it, or at least it seems that way. #WallPilates has racked up 12 million views on his TikTok as people ditch strenuous workouts and expensive classes for lazy girl workouts that have become increasingly popular. “It’s all about getting…
Boston resident Tanya Trevett has been battling severe atopic dermatitis for more than 15 years and has tried countless treatments to alleviate her symptoms, but with little relief. But it wasn’t until about 10 years after she was diagnosed with this type of eczema that she began to grapple with the mental and emotional toll of the condition.Trevett turned to mind-body therapy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, her daughter also suffered from severe atopic dermatitis, and was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. “I knew I had to deal with the stresses in my life that were causing inflammation…
Yakubu Gowon National Coordinator of the International Community Center for National Unity and Viral Hepatitis Project, Mr Adeyeye Ajayi, advised hepatitis patients to refrain from treatment with herbal medicines. He gave this advice on Wednesday during a hepatitis test conducted by the center in Jalingo, Taraba State. The test, which attracted patients from three senatorial districts in the state, was supported by the North East Development Commission (NEDC). In his address, the project coordinator acknowledged that NEDC had donated 2,000 doses of viral hepatitis vaccine to the Taraba State government. Liberian Electoral Commission commends INEC Chairman Professor Yakubu Kenyan athlete…