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Life
Warriors Take Many Forms
My mom was a warrior. Warriors take many forms. While only standing at 5’2” and shrinking every year for the past 25 years from Parkinson’s, Marian Forma still knew how to stand her ground. My Dad even nicknamed her “the boss.” My mother’s greatest stand occurred within the last 4 weeks of her life. She… View Article
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Body
Fascia + Tensegrity
Great movement scientists and thinkers are studying connective tissue called fascia. Seems like we are all talking about it, too. Understanding and appreciating fascia or ECM (extra cellular matrix) is changing the way we think about movement, pain, and how our body communicates. One of fascia’s roles in our bodies is the balance of opposing… View Article
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Body
Side Bend for More Length
Living without length and space in our bodies may create a lot of pain. From low back pain to digestive issues and difficulty getting a good breath in. And that’s why I love side bending. Side bending, also known as lateral flexion, is a therapeutic staple. Lateral flexion has a number of benefits. Improves pelvic-lumbar… View Article
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Spirit
Parts Becoming Whole
We’ve all had the feeling of being disconnected. It doesn’t feel very good. And as goofy as it sounds, the individual parts of our body like to feel connected, too. And in the roughest sense of connection, our individual parts are connected. For many of us, this idea is usually understood the easiest from a… View Article
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Mind
Change Your Mind
In my early years of work at a local TV station, I barely made any money. I saw convenience stores as overpriced money drains that were taboo in my life. It wasn’t until marriage, 2 kids, and a “full on” schedule that I began to appreciate convenience store culture. I guess I changed my mind…. View Article
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Body
Increase Energy with Movement
Still reaching for caffeine at 3 p.m.? Check out this simple sequence you can do anywhere to help you beat the mid-afternoon slump. When I was working on my Master’s degree, I found myself burning the candle on both ends. Between my regular work, teaching movement classes, volunteer commitments, family life, and my course work,… View Article
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Community
Volunteer Life Saving Corps
I never understood it. Why they work for free on Sundays and holidays. Those are the busiest times at the beach. I always thought that certainly the city had enough money to pay lifeguards during prime time. I totally get it now. There are two lifeguard groups that serve Jacksonville Beach. Now, I also get… View Article
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Community
Beaches Community Kitchen
I still think… “Wow, did we really raise that much money?” [ $60,000.00 ] It was just a group women in my movement classes who organized and pulled it off. Well, the truth is, it was an incredible group of sharp women that pulled off a series of mini-fundraisers as well as a large event… View Article
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Body
Franklin Method
There’s always good news and bad news. Which do you want first? This is how a Franklin Method experience often begins. Well the good news is actually great news! I am a licensed Franklin Method Educator and our first teacher trained in this revolutionary system in Jacksonville, FL. What is the Franklin Method? One of… View Article
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Body
Pilates for Resiliency
Resiliency is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. If you’ve lived a few decades, you have had to be resilient. I often joke in class that none of us get through life without challenges. And, while we all laugh, it is a laugh of knowing. We know it’s true. I was first introduced to… View Article
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Body
Therapeutic Yoga Works
I am proof of the practice. Specifically, I am proof that a therapeutic yoga practice works. I call it “donkey work.” If somebody said you were a donkey, I don’t think you’d take it as a compliment. I, however, would like to be a bit more like a donkey. It’s not the stubborn part of… View Article
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Spirit
Increase Vitality Now
What is vitality? It’s a state of being strong and active. Who wants vitality? All of us! You can tell when someone has “it.” As soon as she enters the room, you sense it. There’s a spring in her step – a liveliness and vibrancy that is felt. This internal passion within us that is… View Article
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