Why Typical Women’s Self Defense Courses Fail

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When it comes to Women’s Self Defense, whether you’re being attacked by a stranger or horribly, by someone you know, the goals remain the same: avoid severe assault and injury and get away as quickly as possible to seek safety. Enroll in my upcoming 2025 Women’s Self Defense Course, where you’ll find women of all ages, skill levels, and physical ability learning realistic methods to defend themselves.

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Overall Better Health – A Testimonial to Optimal Lifestyle

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“Living my best life” – Sheri K., on Optimal Lifestyle Consulting The kind words in this Optimal Lifestyle Consulting review lifted me so high that they made me want to cheer! I’m so grateful and happy when a client who’s committed to change reaps the ongoing results as Sheri has. Helping others experience transformation and…

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Precautionary Measures & Wellness Tips during COVID-19

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Precautionary Measures & Wellness Tips during COVID-19 To protect the health and wellness of clients and their families, the studio is temporarily closed. In case you missed the eblast I sent this weekend following the declaration of a state of Emergency in Pima County, as of Wednesday, March 25th, through Monday, May 11th we’ll be…

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Do you practice Mindfulness or Meditation? What’s the difference?

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When you sit down to meditate, how do you begin? The focus on mind and body, the breath, a mantra – each of these practices allow the opportunity to quiet your thoughts and bring you to a state of stillness that can leave you feeling more refreshed and relaxed. Expanded awareness and the intention of…

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On the path to Perfect Health: Meditation

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As we enter a new year, it’s the perfect time for new, healthful practices. One of my renewed intentions is to expand my personal practice of daily meditation. To be honest, I’m re-arranging my schedule to include an early evening meditation at least twice a week. My evenings at home are more peaceful and relaxing when…

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Some know it as energy

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By Guest Writer Sarkice Nedder More than any other time in the history of the world this is the time of awareness about the need to condition our bodies and increase our energy. The variety of types of ways to do so abounds, from Boot camp to Tai Chi; the craze is on. There are tried and…

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The Body as Teacher: What I’ve Learned Beyond the Power of Pilates

The human body is a terrific teacher; a miraculous, complex multi-layered marvel that most of us know very little about. In our Western world that spends so much time focused externally on the material world and identified with the mind, it’s important to consistently stop , find moments of stillness and quiet, and trust the…

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Tai Chi for Pain Relief!

By Guest Writer Sarkice Nedder Stop the Pain! Stop the NSAIDs and the Painkillers! Practice Tai Chi for pain relief. Tired of the constant pain in your body? Do you wake up with your back aching, knee pain, muscle and joint pain? Do you constantly rely on painkillers or ibuprofen and other NSAIDs for relief?…

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