Health and Wellness
Tips for Getting Rid of Belly Fat (and bonus workout!)
Tips for Getting Rid of Belly Fat (and bonus workout!)Ugh, belly fat. Most of us have had issues with this at some point in our lives, right? That annoying and often unsightly blob that clings to your abdomin and basically says “I’m here to stay”. Some people have probably even made their belly talk. It’s…
Open Palm Striking for Self-Defense
Open Palm Striking for Self-Defense – It Packs a Punch One very common misconception when it comes to self-defense striking – even at the highest levels of martial arts and real world scenarios – is that closed fist striking is the best and only way to be effective. When students first enter our mixed…
Your Inner Superhero
Your Inner Superhero I was watching my kids play the other day, as I always do, with wonder and awe. They love playing superhero, and each day the superpowers seem to change. One day they can fly, another they run “faster than a cheetah”, or jump “super high”. My daughter was upset because she couldn’t…
Creamy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette w Chicken Avocado Salad
Today was a balmy 60 degree day in Philly. A little weird seeing as it’s January and expected to snow two days from now, but rather than worrying about global warming and the climate change crisis, I chose to embrace it today. The kids and I spent all morning outside, even in the rain, enjoying…
Surviving the Holidays with Fluidity and Strength
Surviving the Holidays with Fluidity and Strength What’s the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word “holidays”? For many, it’s “stress”. Your mind conjures images of the many gifts that you need to buy; the cost of a trip to visit family, or the energy and planning involved in hosting…
Dates – A Super Snack
Dates – A Super Snack Dates have quickly become a part of our daily diet not only because of how delicious they are, but their versatility also makes them an easy favorite in our house! It’s funny, I don’t remember eating dates much as a child or even as a grown up until I had…
Paleo Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Gluten free, grain free, dairy free, nut free, paleo)
Paleo Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Gluten free, grain free, dairy free, nut free, paleo) Ice cream. Yum. Every time I see an ice cream cone I flashback to memories of looking through that glass at an array of flavors, colors, funny names that often left me wondering where the monkey or moose was. Then…
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream (Dairy-free, Nut-free, Grain-free)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream (Paleo, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Grain-free) I love cookie dough. It’s still one of my favorite treats, that I even crave, even paleo. I have a go-to paleo chocolate chip cookie recipe that I use, but I never make it to the cookie part. Just the dough. I remember when I…
Inversion Workshop: Shoulderstand, Forearm Balance, Headstand
Inversion Workshop: Shoulderstand, Forearm Balance, Headstand Bronwyn is back! In this 2 hour workshop, she’ll cover: shoulder stand forearm balance headstand Join Bronwyn and discover the positive effects of an inversion practice, from the physical body all the way down to the most subtle aspects of your being. Whether you are going upside down for…