Posts by Japheth Brubaker
Reduce Stress with Deep Breaths
Reduce Stress with Deep Breaths Anyone who frequents a yoga class has heard the words “deep breaths” probably multiple times. Most yogis and non-yogis alike have heard the phrase “take a deep breath” at some point in their lives. And deep breathing is all over self help books and google searches as a major way…
Read MoreCoconut Buttermints (paleo, refined sugar-free)
Coconut Buttermints (Paleo, refined sugar-free) This has been a warm winter, relatively. I feel almost like I’m back in North Carolina, instead of Philadelphia. But I’m not, and where is the snow? The funny thing is, I never ever thought I’d complain about NOT having a cold winter. I used to hate snow. It’s true,…
Read More11 Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Family from a Home Invasion
11 Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Family from a Home Invasion It’s not something we like to think about, or even talk about (I shudder even writing this) but home invasions and burglaries do happen. Sometimes when when no one is home (burglary), but not always (home invasion). Probably many of you reading this…
Read MoreYoga On and Off the Mat
Yoga On and Off the Mat I have three main jobs in my life right now. I am a police officer, I am a father and husband, and I am also a part-time yoga teacher. These are three very different jobs, but my yoga background ties them all together. I started my police job seven…
Read MoreEveryday Kids Yoga: Winter Theme
Everyday Kids Yoga: Winter Theme In my previous post I discussed how children are natural yogis and the many benefits of yoga for children. Here I’ve outlined some ideas for a winter themed class to enjoy with your child or classroom. One thing to note when teaching kids yoga: you have to roll with it.…
Read MoreEveryday Kids Yoga: Benefits of Yoga for Children
Teaching yoga to children is a fun, joyful, and very rewarding experience. Everyone can teach yoga to children on some level, and I strongly encourage parents, caregivers, and school teachers to incorporate yoga lessons into their everyday experiences with children. Children are natural yogis, and you will most likely find that they pick up on…
Read MoreCompound/Multi-joint Exercises and 6 Reasons Why You Want to Do Them
Compound/Multi-joint Exercises and 6 Reasons Why You Want to Do Them What are Compound Exercises? Compound exercises, or multi-joint movements, involve more than one joint and muscle group at a time, as opposed to an isolation exercise, or single-joint movement, which only works one muscle/joint at a time. Compound exercises are an important part of…
Read MoreHow to Make Healthy Homemade Sunbutter (nut-free, sugar-free)
How to Make Healthy Homemade Sunbutter (nut-free, sugar-free) I love nut butters, and with my paleo lifestyle, nuts were my not-so-guilty pleasure for a long time. Almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts, no nut was safe! I started making my own nut butters a couple of years ago, when I became more aware of what…
Read More15 Ways to Prevent and Defend Yourself Against a Street Assault
15 Ways to Prevent and Defend Yourself Against a Street Assault Through the years we’ve had people attend our self-defense and MMA classes for many varied reasons. From someone who has experienced assault in the past to someone who wants to stay as safe as possible in the future, an understanding of the importance of…
Read More10 Healing Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar (plus a recipe to relieve inflammation!)
10 Healing Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar (plus a recipe to relieve inflammation!) Today, apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a household staple for many, and is used for much more than making delicious recipes. Its anti-bacterial properties make it a perfect all natural cleaning product, while it’s anti-fungal properties make it a simple cure for…
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