Well-Living
What is Yin Yoga
By Lynn Underwood There are so many different types of yoga. Some are fast and aerobic while others are slow and bendy. While Yin yoga isn’t aerobic it is challenging in its own right. Like all forms of yoga its origins aren’t exactly known. However, the idea of yin postures can be traced back to…
Read MoreWelcome to our Aging Through Wellness Blog
What are the benefits of group classes as we age? Everyone knows the physical benefits of group classes. A person that exercises in group classes regularly gets stronger, more flexible, and healthier. But are there any hidden benefits? Of course, there are! As we get older, group classes actually become even more beneficial. …
Read MoreReduce Pain with Yoga
If pain has left you feeling hopeless, negative, fearful, or grieving; you are not alone! Researchers estimate that 50 million adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain. There are two common approaches to pain with movement you may have experienced if you suffer from persistent pain: The fear of pain with movement reduces…
Read MoreHealth at Every Size
(Understanding the HAES Movement) Hello October and cooler days! Fall has arrived, at least it certainly felt like it this morning, as I sat down and began to write part 2 of “Health at Every Size.” In last month’s blog I invited you to join me on a journey of learning, understanding, and expanding our…
Read MoreHealth at Every Size – Understanding the HAES Movement
As a woman who has been living in a fuller size body for about ten years, I began to question the theory that smaller is better. As a young woman I never worried about my weight, but once I saw the number on the scale climb, my perspective changed. Just like the numbers did. Last…
Read MoreStruggling with Good Intentions
I have had an issue with my ability to be physically active for quite some time now; I know you are probably surprised, what?! The one who owns a fitness studio has a problem with moving on a consistent and daily basis? The answer is, yes, I do. For me, the lack of achieving…
Read More7-Years of Growing – what I’ve learned
Well, here we are, May 2022, and it has been a journey for this small business the last seven years. I never thought that after seven years, I would be writing a blog/newsletter like this one. Some of you who are taking the time to read this, have been with me and Restoring Bodies for…
Read MoreLet’s Celebrate Food & Nutrition
Can you believe it? March is knocking at the front door and if you open it, there it is. March is an exciting month. For some it means new life is emerging and the sun doesn’t set as early in the evening. For me as a Dietitian, it means the month that nutrition and healthy…
Read MoreHelp! I’m Burned Out. Overcoming Burnout (Part 3)
Wow! Can you believe it is November already?! It’s hard to believe that we are in the final stretch to the end of the year. These last few months have been very difficult for our business, and our personal lives. There have been moments of despair, fatigue, and even moments of saying “we quit”!…
Read MoreHelp! I’m Burned Out. Overcoming Burnout Today (part 2)
Surprise! Here we are on the 2nd article on the subject of burnout, and we’re on time and ready to get the party started. After writing the first article, I began to take what I was writing about seriously and started to apply it to my own needs. I refuse to fall victim to…
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