Feeling Too Old, Too Soon?!

To go from this  to this  in a matter of weeks, days, or even hours can be quite traumatic to say the least. No matter how old or young we may be chronologically, our bodies & minds don't always match up.  As we age, we hope, pray, and work to keep our bodies & minds feeling, looking, & acting younger than we are, BUT even when we are still relatively young in years, we have to make an effort to stay strong & healthy.  At the ripe old age of 30, an osteopathic doctor told me (the health food nut & athlete) that I had bursitis in my left hip and was developing arthritis in BOTH HIPS, not to mention a whole slew of other diagnoses that included words like impingement, dysfunction, enthesopathy & facetogenic pain (till not sure if that's pain that makes your face twist up or not :D sure feels like it though).  While my chronological age is almost 30, the physical age of my hips seems to be about DOUBLE that!

So what do we do when we are faced with pain & problems that disturb our internal balance?  When I work with people as a Health & Wellness Consultant, I look at the whole person (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, etc.) because each piece plays a role in creating a lifestyle wellness plan that meets that individual's needs, goals, & life demands.  Consider this a type of "Couch Potato to 5k" program that lasts a lifetime and prepares you to run the race of life at your own pace.  Even the best athletes and the seemingly healthiest people need support and guidance because no one knows everything....a hard lesson to learn for us "know it alls."

We weren't created in isolation and therefore cannot live happy, healthy lives in isolation.  So we take what we know and apply it to ourselves as best we can then we go out into the world to fill in the gaps that will link us to others and create a stronger, healthier, happier community and world.  I know how to eat right and exercise my body BUT I don't know what will help strengthen the muscular imbalances my body has because of genetics and previous injuries.  So I go to an osteopathic doctor, a chiropractor, and a physical therapist.

  Where is the mortar missing in the foundation of your life?

• poor or imbalance diet?
• physical pain or inactivity?
• high stress at home/work?
• financial constraints?
• you fill in the blank _______________

*Ready to make a change that's affordable & manageable & just for you?!
 
Your Health & Wellness Plan will include:

• initial assessment (90 minutes) of past/present lifestyle habits & stressors, important life events, goals, strengths, limitations, potential roadblocks
• weekly 1-on-1 sessions (30 - 90 min.) in the office, grocery, kitchen, gym, yoga studio or in nature to teach & support the action plan
• bi-monthly group sessions (60 - 90 min.) for support & community building
• monthly re-evaluation (30 - 60 min.) to chart your progress & modify as needed

COST: $100 - 200 / mth (adjustable, income-based)

 ***To setup an appointment, click here.  Choose Health & Lifestyle Coaching, time/day, then enter your contact information. ******


 Here are some additional links to help prevent and rehab injuries:
  Where Does It Hurt?
  Restorative Yoga Stretches
  RW Injury Prevention Videos

HEALTH & WELLNESS PLANNING

When it comes to any form of activity at any age, we are always at risk for injury.  Of course, depending on age, weight, former and present activity level, overall health, & diet, not to mention uneven or wet terrain & weather, some of us are greater time-bombs than others.  Take heart though!  Literally.  It is possible to rewire that bomb and turn it into a wonderfully, effective time-keeping & tracking device that can guide you towards health vs. hyper-tension, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or hyper-extension.

Here's the how my business helps you build a personalized wellness plan:

• ASSESSMENT (who? what/where?): nutritional, physical, mental, emotional, financial, social, medical, etc.

Before creating a personalized wellness plan, data is collected during an interview where the more information provided means the more specific and effective the plan.

• GOALS (why?):

Now that we know who you are and where you are on the health continuum, let's specify the why you seek a wellness plan.  We identify your short- & long-term goals within each category previously assessed.  Then we highlight areas of strength & struggle so that goals stay attainable and you stay motivated and encouraged.

• ACTION PLAN (how?):

Combining the assessment with the goals, we collectively outline the how of your journey towards ideal health and wellness.  In the action plan, we also educate and learn how to combine what you already know that works with additional strategies.  Mixing up the old with the new sustains motivation and increases success.  By knowing what works & what doesn't along with your strengths & your struggles, we create a friendly path towards wholeness and happiness for a lifetime.

• CHECK-IN:

Once your wellness plan is created and approved by you, the moment of truth begins.  We will periodically check-in via phone or face-to-face sessions to keep you motivated & accountable to yourself.

• ADJUSTMENT:

As days & weeks go by, we will adjust your plan as needed to fit any changes or excessive and unhelpful challenges that are hindering your progress.   Ebbs and flows will happen and offer an opportunity to learn how to handle stagnation or setback, but too much of either can lead to discouragement and the disintegration of your journey.

• CELEBRATION:

Hopefully within a few weeks, you will begin to see and feel the benefits of your hard work and dedication to your SELF.  This is the time when we celebrate the small and BIG milestones.  You learn ways to celebrate that don't sabotage your continued journey but instead support the next steps on your journey.
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 To begin or deepen your journey towards a happy, healthy life, contact me to setup an appointment. No one is turned  away because of financial concerns, health limitations, or time constraints.  If you want support then you will find it here.  All you have to do is ask. Peace.

Tri- Yoga..made for YOU

Some people are curious, others are confused, and the rest seem indifferent when they hear "yoga."  The comments range from "I don't like yogurt" to "I'm not flexible enough."  The 1st comment I tend to ignore, the second follows with, "that's exactly WHY you need to do yoga."  At the age of 8 my mother enrolled my in gymnastics because I couldn't touch my toes.  We practice something in order to learn it.  Yoga is not just for the flexible & fit.  In fact, it was never really about exercise &flexibility in its' native home of India.

There are several branches of yoga, many of which emphasize disciplining the mind, but Raja (hatha) yoga, as outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, focuses the mind by concentrating on health and purity of the body.  Hatha yoga is performed via behavioral disciplines (yamas/niyamas), physical postures (asanas), and breathwork (pranayama), which prepare the whole self for meditative concentration that can lead to an awareness of oneness with creation (samadhi/nirvana/spiritual connectedness).  These 8 limbs of Raja yoga outline a way to life a whole, happy, healthy life.  While it is not a religion, it is definitely spiritual in its' nature.
Also, it can simply be a way to improve flexibility and mental stability. Whatever your need, there is something yoga can offer you because after all yoga means union.

***What feels disconnected in your life?
***Aren't you curious to see how a plan of yoga/union could help you connect the dots?

As a Registered Kripalu Yoga Teacher & a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner & Group Facilator, I offer individual &  group sessions for all levels to create a health & wellness plan that works for your goals & abilities.

Here's a sample:
 This pose sequence focuses on the core areas worked during swimming, cycling, & running. Be careful when performing postures if you've never done yoga...in fact, make it a priority to seek out a class or instructor.

Tri Poses

By RunningYogi

1	Bitilasana Cow Pose
2	Marjaryasana Cat Pose
3	Ujjayi Pranayama Conqueror Breath
4	Baddha Konasana Bound Angle Pose
5	Marichyasana III Marichi's Pose
6	Dandasana Staff Pose
7	Paschimottanasana Seated Forward Bend
8	Upavistha Konasana Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend
9	Ananda Balasana Happy Baby Pose
10	Matsyasana Fish Pose
11	Halasana Plow Pose
12	Supta Baddha Konasana Reclining Bound Angle Pose
13	Setu Bandha Sarvangasana Bridge Pose
14	Savasana Corpse Pose

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