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Lisa Hubbard disclosed simple daily tools for life enhancement in her interview to Core Spirit.

Lisa is internationally recognized as a Pilates Figure in the Industry and began teaching in 2000. She has been featured in many Award-Winning Pro…

This last few years, I have been working with a few people individually thinking about RSI, and other injuries and wanted to share a little of my thinking around this.

Often we put too much effort into the task we’re doing, rather than thinking about how…

Now that Spring is here, why not shake out the blankets of your habit cupboard!

We all have habits, they allow us to make short-cuts- to put your clothes on without thinking, or whilst thinking about something, to doing two things at once, drive whilst t…

Whilst my concert dress has stayed sadly in its wardrobe other than a brief outing in April, I did have one trip of fascination. Just before this second Lockdown I was invited to Sandhurst to teach some Feldenkrais to the British Army, to their Brass Band…

Do you spend much time sitting in front of a computer, on a plane, in a car? If so your hips may be locked up which effects your ability to dance, but worse than that it may be causing you undue stress and fear. The Psoas Muscle, is a long muscle located …

Finally, a good excuse to simply lie down and do nothing! Although, it would be misleading to say that the body scan practice is simply about relaxation. Rather, the aim is to be aware of the different regions of your body, and allow yourself to experienc…

What if you could ease chronic pain, lower your blood pressure and improve other health issues simply with the power of your mind?

Proponents of an alternative therapy called biofeedback believe that you can train yourself to do just that, with the help …

Rational Activities vs. Magic Power or Superstition

The Neo-Confucian and Taoist scholar Kunio Miura concluded in his research, which happens to be one of a handful of serious studies in the West on the contemporary Chinese Qi Gong practices: “The modern…

Did you know that every single thought and feeling that you have in your mind manifests itself physically in your body in some way, shape or form?

This is why the body releases various different chemicals based on our mood or how we’re feeling at the tim…

The Fukanzazengi: Universally Recommended Instructions for Zazen

by Eihei Dogen

Four Translations, three printed texts, and one audio…

_This fascicle was written by the great thirteenth century master Eihei Dogen. It’s original composition is generally…

The vacations are usually synonymous with a lot of everything, and at the conclusion of a very long holiday weekend, you can feel both emotionally and physically drained. If you are feeling like an extra from The Walking Dead, these methods to reset your …

Learn to access your untapped potential and live the life of your dreams with inexpensive, attractive and fun cards

Have you come across one of those deck of cards that are beautifully illustrated with pictures of angels, animals, flowers or even mermaid…

What happens when cancer doctors, psychologists, and drug developers can’t rely on each other’s research?

Nullius in verba is the motto of one of the earliest scientific associations-the Royal Society, founded in 1663. Broadly translated, the phrase mean…

Exercise has been said to be one of the most effective anti-aging options available which help one feel better, look younger and enjoy their time. There are numerous exercises that one can engage in and the list is endless. The exercise may range from wal…

Pilates – it’s the exercise of choice for those looking to lengthen and tone, but when it comes to choosing mat or reformer – what are the major differences?

“Pilates on a reformer bed really helps to target those smaller muscle groups, so you form long,…

Mind, body, spirit medicine is spiritually based medicine. It cultivates health through applying spiritual principles and practices. The health of our mind and body is a reflection of the health of our spirit. All illnesses, whether of mind, body or behav…

Under the Influence is a sampler kit of drug war essays that brings light to dark corners with energy and commitment. It makes no pretense at objectivity or balance but teems with data and outrage as it weaves history, geopolitics and journalism into a ri…

In the 1950s a group of pioneering psychiatrists showed that hallucinogenic drugs had therapeutic potential, but the research was halted as part of the backlash against the hippy counterculture.

On 5th May, 1953, the novelist Aldous Huxley dissolved four…

Neuroscientists from the University of Sussex made a pretty neat discovery as they claim to have just found evidence of a higher state of consciousness. Consciousness is measured on a sliding scale by the diversity of the brain signals given out and range…

Jules Shuzen Harris teaches Zazen, the meditation practice at the heart of Zen Buddhism.

There are many forms of meditation that offer you the opportunity to cultivate stillness and open up space in your life. One such form, zazen, has both outward and i…

Being a yogi and an avid mediator, I have experienced the benefits of deep breathing. Even with my experience, I never saw much of a difference between breathing techniques until I became well acquainted with Breath of Fire.

At first, I actually hated Br…

Imagine you’re working at a school and one of the kids is starting to act up. What do you do? Traditionally, the answer would be to give the unruly kid detention or suspension.

But in my memory, detention tended to involve staring at walls, bored out of …

Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be effective in treating chronic back pain, but it requires regular visits with a psychotherapist and can be expensive.

A team from the University of Washington designed a study to determine whether mindfuln…

As we go along in our busy lives, we give ourselves very little time to ruminate about our spiritual well-being. We work, run children around and do countless errands and activities. We are busy all hours of the day. Whew, I’m tired just thinking about it…