I’m sure you’ve heard yoga types roll out this line: “Enlightenment is knowing everything is an illusion.” I don’t even know how somebody could prove this, but… Read more ““Enlightenment Does Not Divide You””
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To Overcome Barriers, Assist Yourself
I enjoy my drive home from my 6am HIIT class. Getting up at 4:55am is another story, but I’ve found a way to dependably get out of… Read more “To Overcome Barriers, Assist Yourself”
With Movement, It’s Matter Over Mind
If exercise is so good for us, why haven’t we evolved to want it? Study after study confirms the benefits of all types of exercise. Until a… Read more “With Movement, It’s Matter Over Mind”
Enjoy the Nonsense
The first memory I have of a mystery has to do with traffic lights. I was in the car a fair amount, usually buckled up in the… Read more “Enjoy the Nonsense”
Be Special to Just Somebody
The need to be special is ruining people. A 2016 study found a disturbing correlation: The more people wish to be perceived as unique, the more likely… Read more “Be Special to Just Somebody”
The Beauty of Limits
A 2012 study on muscle loss concluded that we lose 3-8% of our muscle mass every decade after 30. So when I turned 40 I added HIIT… Read more “The Beauty of Limits”
You Can Overdo Literally Anything (How to not Burn Out)
It’s January, the time of year when many people throw themselves full force into a new routine, only to burn out on it by Valentine’s Day. This… Read more “You Can Overdo Literally Anything (How to not Burn Out)”
On Soles and Souls: A Running Parable
To figure out if a running shoe works for me, I have one criterion: When my foot lands, I should be able to feel the ground, not… Read more “On Soles and Souls: A Running Parable”
Sympathy for the Unembodied
When I first encountered yoga in 2003, I took as many classes as I could. The movement, the people and the challenge got me hooked. I distinctly… Read more “Sympathy for the Unembodied”
I Don’t Even Want a Yoga Body
Several years ago, a violinist reached out to me for sessions. They were having headaches and chronic pain in their neck and left shoulder, which threatened to… Read more “I Don’t Even Want a Yoga Body”