I have a hard time meditating. The whole emptying your mind thing is frustratingly difficult for me, and of course I want to do it ‘right,’ so it makes me crazy that 5 minutes of meditating feels like an eternity, in which I don’t achieve any sense of relaxation. So when my friend and yoga …
Today it’s all things yoga on Fine Fit Day! If you have a yoga-loving friend, relative, or significant other on your holiday shopping list, then this list is for you. The gift guide for yoga lovers has practical gifts like props and yoga accessories, clothing, fun yoga-themed gifts, and jewelry. Go beyond buying a mat …
When you stretch, you’re signaling to your muscles, “Okay, we’re done here. No need for the heavy lifting anymore, it’s time to wind down.” This is why I always tell clients to warm up using cardio and self-myofascial release like foam rolling, rather than doing static stretching before working out. (Here are 6 dynamic warm …
Meditation has amazing effects on the body, including blood pressure and immune function. There are so many options available for meditation, from apps, to classes, to online videos. I don’t know if this is the same for everyone else, but I find the pressure to ‘clear my mind’ becomes almost debilitating any time I’ve tried to consciously meditate. …
