There are moments in life that divide everything into before and after. Some are dramatic. Others arrive quietly, carrying their meaning disguised as ordinary events. One morning in the late 1980s, I drove to work as I always had. I loved my job. I had become one of the pioneers in group fitness, traveling to California to study with the leaders in the field. I had discovered that the high-impact aerobics everyone was teaching didn't feel right in my own recently pregnant bod

Has America's emphasis on freedom and bravery unintentionally influenced the way we think about health? As July 4th approaches, many of us will gather with family and friends to celebrate one of America's most cherished ideals: freedom. America proudly celebrates itself as the land of the free and the home of the brave. These ideals have inspired innovation, resilience, opportunity, and independence. They are among our nation's greatest strengths. Yet, for nearly ten years, t

One of the most common comments I hear from students when they're all set up this way in Shavasana is, "Wow... never realized how comfortable I could be." We become so accustomed to carrying tension that we don't even recognize it anymore. You may lie down to rest, yet your body continues working. Your low back holds on. Your hips grip. Your neck strains. Your nervous system remains quietly alert. This is why the way you set yourself up for relaxation matters. When your legs