Many years ago, I developed Zone exercises based on the anatomy and subtle energy systems of the body and anchored to your breathing patterns. The goal: Moving energy through your body to areas where you want to bring intention and awareness in gentle ways with...
Before you hit the play button on this video, I want you to think about this one thing for a moment or two: Awareness is the prerequisite for change. Why is this concept so important? If you’re unaware of the opportunities that are available to you or the ones you are...
I’m very excited to share this final part of my Seven A’s of Healing series with you because it’s about affirmation, a subject I really love, believe in and do every day. When we’re taking affirmative actions, we’re confirming to ourselves and the world around us what...
Want to enhance your body, posture and athletic performance and avoid unnecessary back pain? If you do — who doesn’t — it’s critically important to maintain the functional balance between your body’s primary muscle systems. In this video, I describe some common...
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines assertion as the act of asserting something, asserted positively or confidently and in a persistent way. So, how does assertion play a role in your ability to heal, based on Dr. Gabor Maté’s awesome book When The Body Says No:...
I want to go back to How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! (page 109 to be exact) this week to show you how to perform the Breathing Crunch. With the help of a Swiss ball, this Zone 3 (Third/Solar Plexus Chakra) exercise helps you create better emotional stability in your...
Previously in my Seven A’s of Healing series, I discussed the importance of having a healthy sense of autonomy, which means understanding what your needs are and knowing how to meet them effectively. I want to go back to the roots of where our autonomy really begins...
You’ve probably heard the phrase, Wherever you go, there you are, at various points in your life. Its origins come from Confucius, and that very same saying was the springboard for the title of a book by Jon Kabat-Zinn on mindfulness meditation too. For the longest...
A LOT of people have asked me over the years how to perform single-arm chin-ups safely and with good form, particularly on my YouTube Channel. In my video, I’ll share some tips to help you begin the process of training to perform single-arm chin-ups. It’s a good idea...
Do you have a realistic and healthy sense of your self? For part 4 of my Seven A’s of Healing series, I want to talk about autonomy, an important quality someone possesses when they’re in touch with who they are. A person who has autonomy knows what their needs are...
What does anger REALLY mean to you? Is it an honest expression of your feelings that leaves you feeling empowered and more relaxed? Or, is anger an emotion that must be repressed and hidden from everyone’s view at all costs? The way you respond to these questions will...
Acceptance is a critical part of the healing process, something I talked about in part 1 of my series about the Seven A’s as described by Dr. Gabor Mate in his amazing book, When The Body Says No: Understanding The Disease Stress Connection. You have to accept the...
