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Starting Out

March 3, 2012 by

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We have all been there; learning something new can be challenging to say the least.    For some, the learning curve is short and sweet, for others, it can be a struggle for what seems like an eternity.   I remember when I first fell in love with horses and riding.  So many things to keep track […]

HOW WE ROLL – Michele John

September 4, 2011 by

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These Genesis Coach ‘How We Roll’ articles are made up of two parts so you get full disclosure.  The first part is a diary in the ‘day of the life’, and the second is a set of interview questions that the coach will answer. A “normal” day in my current life (working with crime victims, […]

Mind/Body Perspective: Loving Kindness Meditation

June 20, 2011 by

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LOVING KINDNESS MEDITATION: Sit comfortable in a chair with the feet on the ground or in a chair on a cushion/pillow cross-legged.  Ground into the sit bones and lengthen up through the crown of the head; lengthening the spine.  Relax  shoulders back and down and keep the spine in neutral.  Close the eyes, rest hands […]

Body/Mind Perspective: Mindful Breathing

May 13, 2011 by

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Mindful Breathing Exercise A quick 5 minute breathing exercise one can easily fit into your day.  This exercise will invite the body and mind to become more centered, grounded and relaxed. We can ALL find 5 minutes in our day to give ourselves a little self care!! -Sit in a chair or floor with the […]

Body/Mind Perspective: Alternate Nostril Breathing

April 17, 2011 by

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ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING Alternate Nostril Breathing is a breath exercise (pranayam) that brings balance to both the left and right sides of the brain. It also balances out our emotions. Research shows that we don’t breathe evenly through both nostrils and this helps us overcome our dominance over one side. 1) Sit comfortably with your […]

Body/Mind Perspective: Chest to Belly Breathing

March 13, 2011 by

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Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and the feet on the floor at hip width and relax. Inhale through your nose while expanding the abdomen, and then the ribs, and finally the chest. Pause and hold your breath for a couple of seconds. Exhale through your nose while releasing chest and shoulder […]

Mind/Body Perspective: Downward Dog

February 13, 2011 by

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Downward Dog – next step in basic Sun Salutation Adho Mukha Svanasana   1.  From plank pose exhale and bring your sit bones up toward the sky.  At first keep the knees slightly bent and the heels lifted away from the floor. Lengthen your spine and lift the sitting bones toward the ceiling, and from […]

Body/Mind Perspective – Tadasana

September 10, 2010 by

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Mountain Pose – Tadasana 1)  Stand with your feet hip distance apart, parallel.  Lift and spread your toes and the balls of your feet, then lay them softly down on the floor.  Feel all four corners of your feet. 2)  Firm your thigh muscles and lift the knee caps.  Lift the inner ankles to strengthen […]

Body/Mind Perspective – Seated Side Twist

August 16, 2010 by

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Seated Side Twist 1)    Sit on the floor with your legs in a simple, cross-legged position and extend your spine upward nice and tall. 2)    Place your left hand, palm down, on top of the right knee. 3)    Place your right hand, palm down, on the floor behind your right hip to prop yourself up. […]

Body/Mind Perspective – Seated Side Stretch

July 16, 2010 by

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This side stretch will increase the flexibility of your spine, arms, and rib cage as it stimulates the liver, kidney, and spleen functions. Furthermore, the Yoga Pose will also help realign your spinal column and will aid the lungs to take in more oxygen. 1)  Start in a cross-legged seated position.  Give yourself some padding […]