The Art of Dharma Lefevre

The Art of Dharma Lefevre By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on January 12, 2016 Dharma Lefevre’s art is myth, the pantheon of dream, and she’s following her bliss. They’re canvasses of goddesses who gaze with aggression and fearless passion, burn with raw...

Let 2016 be a year for action

Build the power with the Empower Flow By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on December 22, 2015 The New Year is an apropos metaphor for new beginnings. Let 2016 be the year for action. The 2016 Empower Flow This is a contemplative moving meditation. The...

Relief from the teeth grind

Relief from the teeth grind By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on December 15, 2015 Grit your teeth and bear it? You might want to rethink that.  Eventually, it’ll hurt. Gritting and grinding the teeth, otherwise known as bruxism, is a common cause of...

Rethinking stress

Contemplating stress energy By Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on December 8, 2015 Everyone’s goal is to live a happy, healthy, productive life that has meaning. Stress gets in the way. “Stress not only refers to the physiological stress response but to all...

Three reasons to strengthen your butt

Three reasons to strengthen your butt by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on November 10, 2015 A butt is more than a shapely landscape. There are three muscles in the gluteal package.  Starting at the top just below your hip bones is the medius.  Your...

Does yoga help you lose weight? Yes and no.

Does yoga help you lose weight? by Nancy Loughlin Published in News Press on November 3, 2015 Answer #1:  No. If your only intention for your yoga practice is to lose weight, there are better calorie-burning choices out there. Yoga can’t compete with running, swimming...

IT band relief

Soothing the complaining IT band by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on October 27, 2015 If you run, cycle or squat, that outside-the-knee pain may be familiar. It’s often an IT band thing. The Iliotibial band is thick connective tissue running from knee to...

Soothing the hot flash inferno

Soothing the hot flash inferno by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on October 13, 2015 Hot flashes occur before and during menopause due to the decline of estrogen in the body. For many, there are fireworks. Yes, hormonal treatments can be helpful for...

Five yogic rules for criticizing others

Five yogic rules for criticizing others by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on October 6, 2015 When we say, “It’s not your place to judge people,” it’s an amusing paradox. We just judged someone for judging other people. Claiming refuge in the fact this...

Saving your back with the deadlift

Save your back with the deadlift by Nancy B. Loughlin Published in News Press on September 22, 2015 Powerlifters are beasts, and they’re smart. “Lift with your legs and not with your back” means the deadlift. The deadlift is the most functional movement in...