“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”— Winston Churchill Horseback riding is anything but passive. Whether in dressage, jumping, or the speed and precision of polo, riders must stabilize through the trunk while adapting to a powerfule, constantly moving partner. In polo, that demand… Continue reading Strength in the Saddle
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Pysanky, Wellness, & Longevity
“Where There is Patience, There is Life” -Ukrainian Proverb The Ukrainian pysanka, derived from “to write”, is so much more than an Easter egg. It’s a symbol of life, renewal and protection. Carefully created in layers of colors, each one depicts vitality, abundance, faith, hope and love. Rooted in traditional folk-inspired imagery, pysanky reflect something… Continue reading Pysanky, Wellness, & Longevity
Vitality through Healing
“The wound is the place the Light enters you.” -Rumi When pain or injury enters your life, your world suddenly shrinks and the loss of freedom is accompanied by loss of autonomy, equilibrium, and function. Recovery is often thought of as purely physical, but often changes outlook and behavior in profound ways. Inactivity means less… Continue reading Vitality through Healing
Primal Power
“Return to the root And you will see meaning” -Jianzhi Sengcan Hang like a monkey for health span! “Hang out grip strength” refers to the ability of your upper extremity muscles and tendons to keep you in a “dead hang” when suspended on a pull-up bar. Grip strength is one of the best indicators of… Continue reading Primal Power
Reed-Like Resilience
“A tree that is unbending is easily broken.” -Lao Tzu In the parable of the oak and reed, the oak tree is stiffer but snaps, whereas the reed is less stiff, but able to bounce back. True core stability is the ability to react at the right time with the right amount of stiffness. Core… Continue reading Reed-Like Resilience