tag:www.naturalawakeningsboston.com,2005:/categories/fit-body?page=14Fit Body Fit Body | Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island Page 14Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-16T00:09:01-04:00urn:uuid:7864ccdc-fc61-4ab0-a098-4d5cd471d4792019-08-16T00:09:01-04:002019-08-16T00:09:01-04:00Tai Chi Eases Effects of Chronic Disease: Patients Experience Improved Well-Being2016-03-31 10:48:26 -0400AnonymousA review of 33 studies found that Tai Chi reduces depression and muscle stiffness and increases well-being for patients with some chronic conditions.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:34d0adf2-e97a-430e-9451-bd0634770d932019-08-16T00:03:51-04:002019-08-16T00:03:51-04:00Millennials’ Take on Fitness: They Like Short, Social and Fun Workouts2016-03-31 10:48:01 -0400Derek FlanzraichMore attuned to fit muscles than fat rolls, millennials are remaking the exercise world with workouts that are intense, social and customizable.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c967df2f-a67b-4767-93c3-134a24b016912019-08-16T01:12:30-04:002021-08-26T19:07:05-04:00Rolling for Fitness: DIY Rollers Ease Pain and Aid Flexibility2016-02-29 17:15:18 -0500Randy KambicRollers that rub out muscle kinks are the latest fitness trend, offering self-massage relief to everyone from soccer players to stiffening seniors.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:922f9030-6318-4087-a46a-e4a62f2c435b2019-08-16T00:11:33-04:002019-08-16T00:11:33-04:00Gliding Across Snowscapes: Cross-Country Ski to Explore Winter’s Wonders2016-01-29 11:43:00 -0500Randy KambicIt lacks the speed and intensity of downhill skiing, but that’s the charm of cross-country skiing for those that love quiet time in nature while losing weight and building muscle.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:eef6abe9-41c0-44d7-8844-11abb39dee8e2019-08-16T00:16:20-04:002021-03-22T14:47:55-04:00The Power of Conscious Dance: Creative Movement Connects Body, Mind and Spirit2015-12-29 17:23:13 -0500Gail CondrickPeople are flocking to dance exercise workouts combining moving meditation and self-expression that has dancers glowing.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a98d2265-9980-4b58-a549-1eff0c8b1c9c2019-08-16T01:16:35-04:002022-09-30T18:41:26-04:00Airplane Yoga: Six Easy Stretches Ease the Journey2015-11-30 11:26:05 -0500Cynthia BowmanWith certain movements, we can avoid the stiffness, poor circulation and swollen feet that often accompany long plane flights.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8db24b36-2a1c-4267-b96b-6a7932c30c0f2019-08-16T00:40:00-04:002019-08-16T00:40:00-04:00Barre Your Way to Better Fitness: Ballet-Inspired Workouts Create Long and Lean Muscles2015-10-30 10:58:59 -0400Lynda BassettImagine having a ballerina’s grace, strength and flexibility… that’s the potential of barre, which combines ballet, yoga and Pilates principles.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8868d59e-e7bf-41d9-bd76-616ddf77026c2019-08-22T15:06:58-04:002019-08-22T15:06:58-04:00Yoga and The Alexander Technique Unite Body and Mind in Practice 2015-10-01 00:06:00 -0400Cecile RaynorWhen it comes to fitness and exercising, most people have been influenced by a cultural conditioning that emerged in the 19th century.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:59ac144b-fd45-4e49-bfd2-1f465dab23e92019-08-16T00:07:36-04:002019-08-16T00:07:36-04:00Ground Rules for Runners: A Guide for Running on All Terrains2015-09-30 10:24:55 -0400April ThompsonFrom cement to sand to slopes, the surfaces that a runner’s feet touch dictate distinct strategies to prevent injuries and ensure a good run—or calorie-burning walk.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4a80c01c-6b1b-4072-af49-9bbecc3fac4b2019-08-16T00:25:03-04:002019-08-16T00:25:03-04:00Yoga Boosts Brain Gray Matter: Regular Practice Improves Mental Health2015-08-31 10:55:31 -0400AnonymousCompared to chronic-pain patients, yoga practitioners have more desirable grey matter in key brain regions, Duke researchers report.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - 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