When my grandfather had the benefits of yoga described to him, the increased flexibility, the improved circulation, stress reduction, etc., he exclaimed succinctly, “there’s nothing wrong with it!”. And, after years of exploring the practice and teaching of yoga, I would have to agree with him. While some that have experienced a few classes may…
Cortisol, (referred to as the stress hormone) is a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol counter acts fat storing effects of insulin by accelerating the process of gluconeogenesis, a way to make glucose (energy) from non-carbohydrate sources including making glucose from amino acids. Amino Acids that can be converted into glucose…
As a practitioner and teacher of yoga for the past decade i have come to realize that the lessons of this ancient practice provide a much needed foundation in many areas for just about everyone. At the same time, dedicating my life to the necessity of keeping the body strong, mobile and alert thru a…
Ask any child or young adult who is involved with sports what they like most about their involvement, and you are bound to get a plethora of different responses. This could be looked at as kids just being kids, living life in a simple and beautiful manner while not realizing what exactly they should be…
Water is your best bet! Water is a nutrient. It does not supply calories, but without water, most people could not survive more than a few days. Your body is about 55 to 70 percent water, about 10-12 gallons. Water’s Role in the Body Regulating your body’s temperature is the major function of water. During…
