A huge body of research was published last month in the New England Journal of Medicine, by Harvard, painting an honest picture of our health prospects. Not like we didn’t know but sometimes a slap of reality put in a new light is useful. Jane Brody gives a nice overview in her recent New York […]
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Reach for the Sky if You Sit
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Monday morning and we’re all back at our desks (well anyone who isn’t on vacation, that is!) There has been much ado about sitting lately and the risks involved (see our blog post from 02-09-2011). We know we have to sit for various important tasks, so to compensate even just a bit, be sure to […]
Read moreBe In A Triangle, Not A Pickle
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Loosen up those hips to lighten up a bit, release stress and heal your body. “Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away” Benjamin Franklin (July is America month so we’re sticking with Ben for inspiration). One way to laugh is to release your stress. One of the main reasons we are uptight […]
Read moreBe A Windshield Wiper
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Happy birth of our nation! A quick pearl of wisdom from Ben Franklin himself: “The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” Vacation is a great way to do so and many of us are on the road hunting down such joy. Here’s a quick […]
Read moreVow to End Uptightness
By Gillian Pieper | Published:A friend just sent me a man dancing at a bus stop. This man is not a street performer. He’s your everyday fella. In the video I was struck by people snickering at him as they walked by. People stare, and yet, he is fit and happy. They, maybe not so much. We ooze uptight-ness to our […]
Read moreA Sweaty Image
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Summer heat is upon us. It can be muggy and make you awfully sweaty! Perspiration isn’t considered sexy. We’ve got work to do on that. Why? Why not let sweat stay icky in our minds? Two reasons: 1) it gives us one more excuse not to get up and move; and 2) sweating is crucial […]
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By Gillian Pieper | Published:“When the will is ready the feet are light.” ~ Proverb All across the country graduation season is winding down. Colleges, Universities, high schools, even eighth and fifth grade learners are moving on to bigger and brighter futures thanks to their hard work and clever minds, and to those who lent them a hand. Each […]
Read moreA Cobra By Any Other Name
By Gillian Pieper | Published:We think this exercise is poorly named in that it scares people. We say, don’t be scared by Cobra. Cobra is friendly and fun. In yoga the ancient Sanskrit name for this pose is “bhujangasana”, prounced “boo-jang-ah-sanna” which means serpent. We like saying “boo-jang-anything”! It’s sort of like “boo-yah!” Which is cousin to “ba-da-bing” or […]
Read moreWalkin’ The Talk!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:The PATH team literally walked the talk last week! And our feet felt it! Five of us did a 5K race called the Corporate Cup Challenge. The idea is to walk with your work pals to increase awareness around physical activity. The race raises money for physical activity grants that are given to schools and […]
Read moreUse Your Arms!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:And… Walk with purpose today. “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” – Audre Lorde When I’m walking and feeling good I can’t help but pump my arms and put a little bounce in my […]
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