So, on Friday I talked about my journey into the Discipline of Discomfort and my desire to push through the uncomfortable barriers in my life that are keeping me stuck. Now, if you’re like me, and a bit of a “Type A” personality combined with ADD you will have a list a mile long of things that need to change in your life, or things you want to push...

Well, the last few months have been wild. Too much on my plate, and that sense of panic that I’m not going to get it all done has forced me to constantly push my workout to the side. Not good. It’s my workout that gives me the energy I need to get everything else done! We’ve nixed the HotSpot Promotion angst by narrowing our focus even smaller to...

I’m a day late with this – sorry! This past week was a zoo, but I think I’m starting to settle now… We’ve talked quite a bit about the importance of breathing on this blog, and I want to add to that again today by discussing two new breathing exercises: panting and resistance breathing. +++ +++ Panting What it Is: “Nose panting...

I’m just guessing, but if you’re anything like me, your day-to-day can be quite stressful if you’re not careful. Managing stress is a HUGE part of being healthy. It’s amazing how many systems of the body are negatively affected by stress. But what can we do about it in our busy day? One of the best ways to combat stress is through...

When was the last time you took a deep breath?  One that totally filled your lungs from the base of your abdomen, wide out to expand your rib cage, and right up to your chin?  In our current society where we spend much of our day hunched over computers and desks, deep breathing is a rare thing, indeed.  Deep breathing helps you control stress, improve energy...