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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Tools to Cultivate Gratitude

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Gratitude Grows with Practice The practice of gratitude can be challenging in times of loss and grief, especially the ability to do so on a consistent basis. When we feel disappointed, hurt, resentful, and angry we are blocking our ability to feel grateful. Following, I’ll share with you a handful of the tools I use…

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Want a healthier you in 2022? Let’s talk about Optimal Lifestyle

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Determined to be a Healthier You in 2022? Let’s Talk Optimal Lifestyle Are you feeling your best? Would you like to? I’m excited to share that my Optimal Lifestyle Consulting practice has intrigued longtime Pilates clients and new Wellness clients alike. The following FAQs address a number of the more often asked questions about several…

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Feeling Down & Anxious? Try These 3 Mindful Living Rituals

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Feeling Down & Anxious? Try These 3 Mindful Living Rituals Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, or overwhelmed? There’s no surprise if you are. The craziness of 2020 has our feelings topsy turvy along with our bodies. Time for more Mindful living. Please, take comfort in knowing that you’re not alone in your frustration. Luckily, we’re…

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Digestion & Nutrition for Wellness & Healthy Living

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Digestion & Nutrition for Wellness & Healthy Living A pandemic isn’t the only time we want to be conscious of our health and wellness, but it definitely doesn’t hurt to revisit essentials – like digestion – right now. As part of the Lifestyle Consulting that I do clients learn individualized tools for healing, vitality 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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Top 7 Tools for Living a Happier, Healthier Life – Part 2

by guest writer Heidi Hackler, CHHC Check out Tools 1-3 for Living a Happier, Healthier Life if you missed them. The following 4 Tools will help to complete your healthy lifestyle journey. Tools 4-7 for Living a Happier, Healthier Life 4. Eat a Rainbow of Veggies & Fruits Eat veggies of all colors of the…

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The Foundation of a New Life Path in Pilates and Movement

A passion for learning more, understanding more deeply, drove me. In 1996, I met Ron Fletcher, a master teacher of body contrology, a master teacher of movement and dance for over fifty years. He came to the work after his own injuries while working as a professional dancer. His unique style of incorporating modern dance…

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The Purpose of a Bind is to Discover There is no Bind.

By Guest Writer Diana Bailey Part I The deep “binding” stretches of Pilates and Yoga challenge body and mind to learn balance in their work together. Releasing chronically held tension takes the patience of repeated invitations and acceptance of the often minimal response. Dissolving the tension is the immediate goal, and certainly the most obvious…

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