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Healthy Recipe: Spinach Berry Smoothie
This Spinach Berry smoothie is great if you're looking for a lower glycemic option, this smoothie is low in sugar and high in fiber, both of which are great for keeping blood sugar levels more stable.
World Wildlife Day
March 3rd is World Wildlife day. Allison wanted to share one of her favorite spots to take in the wildlife. We are so lucky to have a local spot to take in wildlife and exercise right here in Harrisburg, PA. If you have never check out Wildwood Park and Lake you should. This is one of Allison favorite places to run. I love running the loop around the lake.
A Guided Relaxation Practice
Ready for meditation Monday the home practice? Here is something to share with your kiddos from the Chopra Center in preparation for the kids and teens summer series we are hosting:
Guided Meditation: The Balloon
Thinking about joining us for Meditation Monday? Not sure if you can here is a very simple test run from The Chopra Center not only for you but for the kids in your life.
Reasons We Installed a New HVAC System in the Studio
Poor ventilation can lead to health problems that can be especially cumbersome when you’re working out. When we were exercise, we pull air deeper into our lungs, pushing pollutants and allergens deeper into our lungs.
New Reasons To Start Working Out
Whenever you hear exercise being discussed, it’s typically with the goal of losing weight or bulking up on muscle. For many people, however, neither are major motivators, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be getting plenty of exercise. To help encourage you to start your own workout routine, here are some new reasons to start working out that may better align with your circumstances and goals.
Mindful Breathing: How to
The most basic way to do mindful breathing is to focus your attention on your breath, the inhale and exhale. You can do this while standing, but ideally, you’ll be sitting or even lying in a comfortable position. Your eyes may be open or closed, or you can maintain a soft gaze, with your eyes partially closed but not focusing on anything in particular. It can help to set aside a designated time for this exercise, but it can also help to practice it when you’re feeling particularly stressed or anxious.
5 Ways to Combat Winter Blues
It’s mid-February and most of us are feeling the winter blues in full force, especially for those of us in the northeast. As if winter wasn’t already tough enough on our mental health, this year we are dealing with a lack of socialization due to the pandemic, making us feel exceptionally lonely, stir crazy, and isolated.
5 Ways for Finding Your Inner Confidence
Improving confidence in your outer appearance tends to be easier than fixing your inner image. Getting a haircut, putting on a nice outfit, and for those edgy individuals, getting a few tattoos are easy ways to improve confidence in what you look like. And while that can help overall self-esteem, gaining inner confidence may require some more work.
A Guide to Incorporating Fitness Into Your Everyday Self-Care
If you find that you have trouble cramming a regular fitness routine into your busy schedule, you aren’t alone. One survey of some 2,000 American adults found that nearly half of respondents wanted to exercise but didn’t have time to do so regularly.
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