Kim and I have been extremely moved and inspired by the strength the Japanese people have shown in the face of the recent tsunami. We know that international aid has been pouring in, but there’s so much more help that’s needed. People’s entire homes, communities, and lives have been completely destroyed. The disaster seems overwhelming, but despite our distance we can help.
We have decided to team up with Direct Relief and organize a fun way to inspire New Yorkers and help out the people in need. It’s a day-long fitness event called Sweat NYC. Many of our fitness and dance friends have come together in support of making this day as successful as possible. Here are the details:
What: Sweat NYC for Japan: An all day fun-filled fitness event for people of all ages and skill levels encompassing 6 different classes taught by accomplished instructors, an auction for fitness gear and private sessions, and a raffle. Classes include: Morning Total Body Conditioning with Adyana de la Torre, Vinyasa Flow yoga with Kim-Lien Kendall, Pilates, the Blade Dance Technique with the Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory, Gentle Yoga with Melissa Gutierrez and Hip-Hop with Tweetie. We are hoping to raise over $5,000 for Tsunami victims in Japan through Direct Relief, a charity esteemed in international news for their efforts in Japan. You can help us to meet our goal with your donations.
When: Saturday, April 9th 2011, from 9 am to 7 pm.
Where: 636 11th Ave, New York, NY. Space has been generously donated to us by Ogilvy, worldwide marketing firm.
You have a variety of great classes to choose from for a minimum donation of $15 - $25. Or spend the entire day with us for a $60 day pass, which also gets you a ticket to our raffle where you may win a prize. We hope to see you there, not only to donate, but to take care of yourself and connect with this awesome community!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
True Health through Movement: Three Secrets that Maybe You DIDN'T Know
There has been A LOT of talk in the media about “Good Health” and how to achieve it. In fact, in America it seems to be a national pastime! Shows like “Dr. Phil” and “Dr. Oz” as well as “The Doctors” are extremely popular daytime mega-hits. Health and Diet books are also huge best-sellers, from “The Atkins' Diet” all the way to “The South Beach Diet”. So if we Americans are so obsessed with the concept of “Good Health”, then why is it that the youngest generation, aged 0-25, looks to be the first generation that will live shorter and less healthier lives than their own parents? America is ailing, even though as a nation we spend the most money of any country IN THE WORLD on healthcare. America is also one of the most overweight nations on Earth. Even First Lady Michelle Obama has taken note and tried very bravely to enact a national campaign to get children and families to be healthier. So why are all these efforts seeming to fail? There can certainly be some concrete conclusions that can be drawn: throwing money at the problem won't help, and it looks like most of the “quick fixes” like crash dieting, diet pills, and other techniques don't work either. So it looks like there are some key things that most people just DON'T KNOW, or perhaps won't acknowledge! As expert health practitioners, our team has over many years, discovered three key things that it takes to develop true and lasting health. We like to call it, “TRUE HEALTH”.
#1 - Achieving True Health takes commitment.
Commitment is key when it comes to ridding one's body of health problems and achieving a true sense of wellness. There are a lot of quick fixes out there, from dieting pills and other fads, to strange exercise equipment that is sold at 2am on a strange infomercial! Of course, sadly, NONE of these fads work. There is really no “overnight” solution. Achieving True Health first takes an acknowledgment of the particular problem or set of problems, and then committing to really fixing it. It sounds scary, but really it is the best thing that you can do! Commit to change, and commit to achieving True Health for yourself!
#2 - How to Achieve True Health is not always what is touted in the News and Media!
There always seems to be a new “miracle” like an exotic fruit extract or some other product that will magically melt the weight off, tone the stomach, or instantly cure other ailments. But these miracles don't work for everyone and most of the time they do not yield long-lasting results. An approach to long-lasting health should be specific for each individual in order for it to work.
#3 - Achieving True Health requires a holistic and complete approach.
When it comes to achieving true health, a holistic and complete approach is needed. One that really works and gets real results. This includes both what one eats (think natural, lots of fruit and veggies, little to no processed foods!), as well as how one exercises, moves and breathes, whether that's yoga, pilates, weight training, sports, or meditation.
No matter what your health goals may be, whether it's loosing weight, dealing with chronic pain, healing from surgery or injury, or just simply seeking to have a more fit, stronger, and healthier body and mind, our team at the True Health Through Movement Associates can help!
This blog and our practice is dedicated to helping you achieve true health and freedom whether you suffer from daily stress, every day aches and pains or other ailments and chronic conditions.
We take a unique approach with our clients, and with our many years of combined experience, we have helped people from all walks of life with a variety of complaints--from chronic pain and injuries that won't seem to heal, to terrible migraines, weight problems, depression, anxiety and everything in between. We don't promise an overnight solution, but what we DO promise is that we will work with you, understand your needs, and develop a personalized and holistic plan to help you heal and achieve a healthy body and mind that you truly deserve.
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