12.29.14
I have always been a fairly athletic person. I played sports in high school and college and continued running and playing tennis throughout most of my grown up life. I have to admit […]
12.26.14
Practice this simple breath technique during the holidays to relax your central nervous system so you stay calm and peaceful: IMG 4684 from Alexandria Stylebook on Vimeo.
12.24.14
Once again, Christmas has snuck up on us. It’s hard to believe that the big day is tomorrow! If you’re like us, you have not quite checked everyone off your shopping list yet. […]
12.23.14
Heather: Over the past month my back has been bothering me. What exercises should I do to help with my low back pain? Megan Brown PT, DPT, Mind the Mat: Ahh, the holidays. […]
12.22.14
Instead of love, joy and peace, many of us, particularly during the bustling holiday season, experience symptoms of stress, including anxiety, depression, exhaustion, insomnia, high blood pressure and more. Recent clinical research and […]
12.19.14
It’s a holiday (shopping) miracle. From big-ticket items to small stocking stuffers, we’ve come up with a selection of exceptional and inexpensive surprises for those you love most. (Or perhaps for those you […]
12.18.14
It’s been a whirlwind of a year, hasn’t it? Luckily the year is winding down and our to-do lists are dwindling. If you’ve still got a little one to shop for and don’t […]
12.17.14
Gift giving is not easy. And it only gets harder when you’re searching for good gifts for men. The fallback tie will always be received with a phony smile. Since guys are notoriously […]
12.16.14
While some people wait until January 1st to kick off fitness goals, there are folks who keep up the momentum year-round. Whether your special someone enjoys outdoor runs or sweating through yoga, these […]
12.15.14
Buying for your bestie can actually be more difficult than buying for those you don’t know well. The pressure can be paralyzing, but forget the fancy candles or the Starbucks gift card. After […]
12.12.14
If you have suffered from low back pain or have had shooting pains down your leg, you may have experienced what is commonly know as sciatica. These sciatic nerve symptoms can occur at […]
12.12.14
Moms are busy under normal circumstances. But moms are typically even busier during the holidays. Appointments, meetings, parties, shopping, prepping, cooking, hosting and more–December may just be the most stressful time of the […]
12.11.14
Home is the place where freedom reigns–where five o’clock can start around eleven, the currency is ‘cozy’ and slippers are mandatory. We curated this first gift guide for The Homebody–a woman who is […]
12.09.14
Katie: How do I know if I should take Pilates or Yoga? Sara VanderGoot, CMT, e-RYT 200, RYT 500: Pilates & Yoga are complementary exercise systems, so I often recommend that clients take […]
12.08.14
Pilates & Yoga are both therapeutic forms of exercise. At Mind the Mat we use the word therapeutic to describe forms of movement that are intentionally designed for safety and to achieve a […]
