The Importance of Breathing

I subscribe to a email newsletter put out by Ellie Krieger. She's an amazing Registered Dietitian who has had her own cooking show on the Food Network. Not only does she have great healthy recipes, she will also offer great lifestyle tips. The most recent newsletter was all about breathing. Even though teaching people how to breathe is a big part of my job, I often forget to take a few moments each day to deep breathe. Taking a few moments to practice breathing deeply in through you nose and exhaling out through your mouth (1) helps bring oxygen to your body and (2) helps to relax your body. We all have busy schedules, but I don't believe most people realize how shallow they breathe and how much tension they hold in their bodies. Here's your challenge: spend at least 2 minutes each day for the next week and allow yourself to breathe deeply. No distractions, no smart phones, ipads or computers...just uninterrupted and unplugged time to breathe. Pay attention to the difference in your mind and body. It might bring your more clarity and peace as you tackle your day.

Pre-Summer Discounts

§      Get in shape for summer. Come in and mention this blog when you book a 5-pack of individual sessions with me and get 15% off your first package. Get 20% off a package of 10 sessions. Get 10% off a package of 5 classes when you refer a friend. (redeemable at action in motion Pilates and Physical Therapy). Discount valid May 1, 2011 - June 31, 2011.

Tip of the Month: May

§      Bathing suit season is approaching and everybody is becoming a bit nervous about what we’ll look like without the help of long sleeves and pants to hide behind. Start with doing a few positive things for yourself. Treat yourself to a facial or massage. After months of harsh winter weather, your skin can get tired looking and dull. Allow an Esthetician to bring out new life in your skin. Allow your body to relax with the help of an experienced Massage Therapist.  Also begin to treat your body well by putting fresh, clean food in your body. And it doesn’t have to taste like diet food! Get brave and try something new you’ve never tried before.  And remember to have fun; if it feels like a chore, you will never stick with it. Get creative and find a way to make it a life giving experience instead of one that sucks the life out of you. With focusing doing good things for your body, you’ll be less focused on what is wrong with your body. Allow yourself the peace of mind knowing you’re body is perfect right now and you are doing everything you can to make it healthier and stronger.