All Blog Posts Tagged 'exercise' (8)

I am more excited than ever to be leading our Level-1 Qigong Healing Form at Open Mind Zen. Qigong is an amazing moving meditation that has its roots in Ancient China, some 5,000 years ago! A powerful healing practice, Qigong uses slow breath and slow movements to move internal and external Qi (energy), increase circulation, oxygenate the body, increase focus and decrease stress. Come join us Fridays at 7am and 5pm at Open Mind Zen at 878 Sarno Rd. in Melbourne, FL! Bring a friend and receive 50… Continue

I wanted to reach out to everyone with an update of the latest! We returned last week from an amazing five days of certification for Qigong Level 2 Form, which also included training and certification to teach several powerful breath meditations and a food-healing workshop -- stay tu… Continue

Over the years, we have heard so many recommendations regarding the advantages of stretching our muscles and warming-up before exercising. Most of the advice is offered by friends, personal trainers, athletes, and health care professionals—and most is well-intentioned. However, we also know that it could be conflicting and based on misinformation and misconceptions. Stretching and range-of-motion movements of at least one or two minutes is usually what many of us might need; although it is also… Continue

These are called QiSei. They are actually ancient martial arts exercise devices. Parts needed: 1. 4' hardwood dowel cut in half. It should be between 1 inch and 1.5" in diameter, depending on what is comfortable for your hands. 2. Two 1 pound coffee cans (if you have been really working out 2.5 pound cans can be used). 3. 6 small wood screws. 4. Bag of ready mix concrete. Poke a small hole in the center of each coffee can bottom. Use an ice pick or something else shrp to keep the hole small. P… Continue

1.EAT AND DRINK HEALTHY 90 PERCENT OF THE TIME, 10 PERCENT OF THE TIME EAT WHATEVER BUT DON’T PIG OUT. MODERATION. MAKE HEALTHY SUBSTITUTES LIKE FROZEN SMOOTHIES OR YOGURT VS ICE CREAM. 2.EXERCISE AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A WEEK. WEATHER PERMITTING, EXERCISE OUTDOORS AND GET A LITTLE SUNSHINE. PRACTICE GOOD POSTURE. HANG UPSIDE DOWN FOR ONE MINUTE A DAY (THIRTY SECS/AFTER.WORK, THIRTY SECS/BEFORE BED) TO REVERSE THE EFFECTS OF GRAVITY. 3.KEEP BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE (Body, Mind and Spirit), HAVE FUN,… Continue

Training is essential to your mental and physical wellbeing – you know that. And with real life back in session, you are going to have to find added inspiration to manage a regular exercise regimen into your already busy schedule. So let’s find some fall inspiration. How, even though you have been thinking about getting into better shape ‘forever’, do you finally make it happen? 1. Schedule in your workouts and let everyone who could throw off that schedule know your plan. Then get yourself co… Continue

For more about me - you can read my entire blog here: http://mindxdreamz.com/mystory.htm Here is the recap of what started me on this healthy living journey to include my current progress. I share this in case anyone else is chained to these types of medications and need a bit of inspiration in order to get free of them. I had been taking five asthma / allergy medications for several years and had many reasons for needing and wanting to rid myself of these - hence my quest for wellness began i… Continue

I have done Yoga on and off for a few years, and every time I practice the art and exercise I feel more energy and just an overall upgrade from my past feelings and moods. Please do check out the Yoga Conscious Network and join. Make sure to also check out the Daily Yoga Poses on the community page! http://www.consciouslivingspace.com/group/yogaconsciousnetwork Continue