“There is music wherever there is rhythm As there is life wherever there beats a pulse.” -Igor Stavinsky Rowing has evolved all over the world for practical purposes of transportation, fishing, and exploration wherever people and water joined, such as ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The sport of rowing, or “crew” as we… Continue reading Row for Rhythm
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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
Heart Smart
“Above all else, guard your heart, For it is the wellspring of life.” -Proverbs 4:23 Getting your heart pumping with movement strengthens cardiac muscle, improves circulation, reduces pain and stiff joints, burns calories, and reduces risk of disease . How do you gauge the intensity to make sure you’re exercising enough, without overdoing it?… Continue reading Heart Smart
Super Surf
‘You cannot cross the sea merely by standing and staring at water.” -Rabindranath Tagore Shivering with my feet in the cold, pebbly sand, I was mesmerized by the orange glow of the early morning sunbeams dancing over the ocean waves. The cool morning breeze filled the air with excitement of a new ocean adventure. I did… Continue reading Super Surf
Swim Into Serenity
“Be formless, shapeless, like water” -Bruce Lee Water is essential to life as the powerful driving force of nature and a magical portal to inner peace. Dive into water for a fun and effective way to transform your body and your relationship to exercise for all ages and fitness levels. It’s a great whole-body workout that… Continue reading Swim Into Serenity
Tread Softly to Triumph
“Tread Softly, Because You Tread on my Dreams.” –William Butler Yeats If you’re a nature lover, exploring the unbeaten path through trail running may be the energizing and rejuvenating answer on your quest to ultimate fitness and wellbeing. Even for urbanites, most cities have networks of unspoiled paths to discover. Lose yourself in magical woodlands… Continue reading Tread Softly to Triumph
Pickle-Head Pandemonium
Pickle-Ball Peak Performance & Injury Prevention. “Once in the racket, you’re always in it”. -Al Capone Millions of pickle-heads are jumping on the bandwagon, gathering steam since its inception during the 1960’s. Pickleball was created as a children’s game on the beautiful Bainbridge Island, nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Puget Sound. A huge… Continue reading Pickle-Head Pandemonium
Safe Sauntering
“Mountains are our Holy Land. We ought to saunter through them reverently, not hike” – John Muir I was sauntering through the morning mist of the Talamanca Montane Forest mesmerized by the bird song and monkey acrobatics. Costa Rica is blessed with lush terrain and natural beauty for magnificent hiking, an empowering activity that allows… Continue reading Safe Sauntering
Ground in the Garden
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” -Claude Monet To understand the nature of humanity and our true needs, we must look back into our evolutionary history to appreciate how we have thrived as a species, living in harmony with nature. Growing and eating natural foods is not only central to subsistence but is directly… Continue reading Ground in the Garden
Savoring Slumber
“Slumber is the Chief Nourisher in Life’s Feast” -Shakespeare Sleep nourishes your mind-body-spirit and is integrally related to wellness. Sufficient quantity and quality of sleep are vital for optimal functioning of all biological processes e.g., digestion, immunity, hormonal balance, mental health, learning, memory, clearance of toxins, growth, healing, and cell regeneration. Children and teens should… Continue reading Savoring Slumber