tag:www.naturalawakeningsboston.com,2005:/categories/fit-body?page=4Fit Body Fit Body | Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island Page 4Healthy Living Healthy Planet2022-01-01T20:53:00-05:00urn:uuid:e735192c-bf1c-45f2-a2cd-81f33334ac2a2021-10-18T17:07:41-04:002022-01-01T20:53:00-05:00Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy2021-10-29 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoSpirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:29750c1d-8e0a-445e-9903-b9f8629268a52021-09-26T20:58:41-04:002021-10-29T10:13:33-04:00Tips for Healthy Walking2021-09-30 09:31:00 -0400Elizabeth PhinneyThe Aging Coach, Elizabeth Phinney, a certified personal trainer with specialty certifications in fitness nutrition, older adult fitness and weight management, offers tips for healthy walking. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bff11df6-50e0-4071-9ae6-f52ca441bcb52021-09-13T12:57:24-04:002022-01-01T21:01:45-05:00Walk About: Simple Steps to Well-Being2021-09-30 09:30:00 -0400Laura Paisley BeckWalking briskly daily has many proven health benefits. Here are tips for getting started including proper shoes, ways to incorporate a dog, and how to stay motivated and committed.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4a5aef47-f477-4604-8c30-ad9ea4203fe22021-08-17T13:48:35-04:002021-10-06T18:11:26-04:00Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System2021-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoTrauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dfaa89c1-92de-4adc-ba64-eeb57cb61cb32021-07-20T13:38:28-04:002021-10-06T18:11:58-04:00Water Sports for a Total Body Workout: Cool Ways to Stay Fit this Summer 2021-07-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoWaterskiing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), river rafting, kayaking, SUP yoga and other summer water sports that improve bone density, elevate mood and engage major muscle groups.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c1bc58c3-b9bd-4fa4-a6e5-34272a5accd82021-06-15T13:34:36-04:002022-01-01T20:59:00-05:00Soulful Strides: Running as a Spiritual Practice2021-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoPressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of health-promoting exercise, as running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5f0a9261-cd09-4db2-b3ef-fb6d89b2a4802021-05-19T12:13:31-04:002021-07-12T08:56:38-04:00The Fit Gardener: Backyard Workouts Good for Mind and Body2021-05-28 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoGardening can foster fitness, burn calories and support heart health by offering an opportunity for moderate intensity exercise and providing a challenging workout with aerobic benefits.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:710a8906-0c50-4343-be01-6806d1b91a0e2021-04-28T14:33:36-04:002021-05-28T11:52:15-04:00Understanding Bone Health and Osteoporosis2021-04-30 09:31:00 -0400Peggy NormandinSkeletal alignment is important for bone strength, as it improves force transmission through the bones. It also reduces the chance of falling and of spinal fractures. Bones are regenerated and strengthened through forces acting upon them during weight-bearing and impact activities, or while doing resistance exercises. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7c28bcba-48ce-4a1c-8b64-5734f07488c52021-04-21T17:53:11-04:002021-06-02T00:21:40-04:00Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage2021-04-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoTherapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b3a0f97b-c7d5-41f0-94dd-4e9d403f74bd2021-03-15T14:16:25-04:002021-06-02T00:22:44-04:00Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind2021-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoProfessional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsboston.com">Natural Awakenings Greater Boston - Rhode Island</a></small></p>