Working with props: the strap

Accept help Part I: The Strap by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on August 5, 2015 The “I’m Not Flexible Enough” myth is one that can stop people from practicing yoga. Yoga isn’t Cirque du Soleil. It’s not about how the posture looks contrary to the...

The Art of Bending Over

The Art of Bending Over by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in GreenMedInfo.com on August 16, 2015 As we age, we lose resiliency, and, of course, the stiffer the body, the stiffer the spirit. The forward fold demands flexibility in surprising ways. The forward fold...

Submission as a path to truth

Meditations:  submission as a path to truth by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on July 21, 2015 Submission isn’t always negative, and it isn’t always comfortable. “Fifty Shades of Grey” aside, the word “submission” has a negative aura.  It connotes weakness...

Fitness myths with the bikini body pursuit.

Fitness myths and the bathing suit pursuit by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on July 14, 2015 “I want to look good in a bathing suit.” Personal trainer Magen Wooley hears this dream daily from new clients, and she smiles gently. People hit the gym because...

Buck the curve on rounded shoulders

Open your shoulders, open your heart by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on July 7, 2015 Unfortunately, rounded shoulders are fashionable. For a moment, defy the trend.  On the inhale, lift and separate your collar bones and imagine dropping your shoulder...