When I think about why health and fitness has become such a thing for me, it comes back to gaining a sense of autonomy. Learning to do something and enjoy the result. I’ve struggled to improve material conditions all my life, through booms and recessions. I’ve tried to do everything right. They say if you’re […]
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I was starting my fitness career at the Y nearby. It’s a small one, but not far from the biggest in the county, perhaps the country. I’m not a trainer yet, but a “Wellness Coach.” They have since gotten actual Health and Wellness Coaches, so they changed the name of the job to “Fitness Coach.” This is
How to Slay Death Or at least keep it at bay. Today is not a good day to die. This is my most serious post, and has no less than 3 science fiction movie references! From the moment we’re born, the race begins. Somewhere out on that track, there is a banana peel we inevitably
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[Insert picture of woman laughing alone with salad.] I’m one of those genetically blessed people who never worries too much about being overweight. Don’t hate me. Because it weighs so much on many minds (Folks!), I’ve read a lot of science on the subject, beyond my studies as a Wellness Coach and a Personal Trainer.
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Yoga is Really Nordic Gymnastics Yes, it’s true: Yoga is marketed as an ancient exercise and spiritual practice, but mostly what’s practiced today has only been around for a hundred years or so. This fact was written up in Yoga Journal a few years back, but no one wants to acknowledge it. It’s movements available
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My first testimonial! Back before the Y closed, that is. Still, though. “I completed the Kickstart program & Jim was my Wellness Coach. He was very knowledgeable, kind, patient & thorough. I would definitely recommend him and their program to anyone.” — Monique C.
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There are two models for becoming a personal trainer. One is to work for a gym or studio as an employee, the other is to be an independent business person. As Coaching continues to catch on, it is the same situation. There are place that will let you coach for a big cut of the
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Body surfing is my favorite things for my Physical, Emotion, Social, and Spiritual Wellness. That’s half of the 8 spokes of the Wellness Wheel!
What’s the Deal with Bodysurfing? Read More »
This article is about social sciences, but very relevant to spiritual writings. My teacher in Tibetan Buddhism was very plain-spoken, and often translated even names of Enlightened Beings into English. Thus, Manjushri (Skt.) aka Jampel Yang (Tib.) becomes “Gentle Voice,” just the way Tibetan translated Sanskrit to their own language. The point is to enlighten
The Guru Effect – people “judge profound what they have failed to grasp.” Read More »
A comment to the question “Does anyone use sutras when they meditate?” in the Buddhism and Meditation community on G+ (remember that? Good times.) Above is Master Kamalashila, Indian Buddhist monk who write like 5 books on the right ways to meditate. See Wikipedia Meditation means a lot to me. It’s not the end-all-be-all, and
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