Kick-the-butt, clear-the-mind

Today was especially overwhelming.  After sitting in the same position for almost six hours straight staring at budgets and specs, I dropped the pencil, shut the computer down and proceeded to KICKED MY BUTT.

Running

Studio & Shop: What would you want?

We finally have the okay to move in to the beautiful Arizona Lofts in Atlanta, GA and will be start construction!  Yay!

I need your help , could you please take a few minutes to fill out the survey off the link below:

What would you want?

Many thanks!
Kathleen

Arizona Lofts

Recommended Reading Flight Plan: Discipline to accomplish your goals, parallels in guided meditation

Brian Tracy is a highly respected and referenced motivational speaker and coach.  His book: Flight Plan is a fantastic reference for anyone in pursuit of making dramatic improvements in their careers or starting their own business. 

Flight Plan

How Yoga Reduces Tension

I felt a strange tightness in my jaw the other day and realized it was from stress. I thought, "That's weird!I used to feel that all the time, but it's been so long that I didn't know what it was at first." The obvious conclusion was that doing yoga has reduced my stress level so much that I don't carry tension in my body like I used to.

Charles Bedell

Awareness

Be aware of the influence Media has on your identity and your perceptions of beauty, success and happiness.  I stumbled upon two interesting videos on YouTube:

The Wonder-Vitamin D

Vitamin D - yes, we all know it builds strong and healthy teeth and bones but did you also know it:
  • keeps you trim,
  • boosts your mood,
  • wards off sniffles and
  • drastically cuts your risk of cancer.
What are some other sources of Vitamin D besides milk?  Try salmon and learn about these other sources.

Ode to the Avocado

How I love thee. Versatile fruit, delicious blended or sliced, plain or salted, in a dish or the dish itself.  Avocados pack a nutrient punch...

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California Avocado Commission

I *heart* Tadasana

Tadasana: Mountain Pose One of the simplest, yet most profound and beneficial poses in Yoga. When I started taking Yoga I was suffering from chronic lower back pain.

Read Yoga Journal's

Mountain Pose Step-by-Step

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Now Hiring: Fitness & Wellness Professionals Needed

Holistic Strategies is opening it's first location at 195 Arizona Ave, Atlanta GA and needs Fitness Professionals in the following areas:
  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • Kickboxing
  • Muscle/Body Works
  • Bootcamp

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What is a Berkshire Pig?

We just ordered a berkshire pig for a roast next week. We went through Riverview Farms and the experience, thus far, has been great.
Everyday Chef