Exercise Your Mind with Yoga and Pilates
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist If you’ve considered joining a yoga or Pilates class, your reasons might be to strengthen your core or become more flexible. But in addition to the physical benefits of these classes, there are numerous mental health benefits. While Pilates focuses on the powerhouse areas such as abdominal muscles, lower back, […]
Keep Stress at Bay with These Mindfulness Practices
By Brittany Wonnell, RD Though mindfulness can mean different things to everyone, essentially, it’s being aware and engaged in the present. Throughout the busy workday, it’s important to practice mindfulness to bring yourself back into the moment, which can help ease stress or provide relief during a hectic day. With these four methods, you can […]
Tips for Mindful Eating
By Katie Boscia, RD, IBCLC, CDE Learning what you should eat is half the battle of living a healthier life. The other half is being present and paying attention to what you’re eating. Our world today is so busy, we’re constantly trying to save time. Whether it’s eating in the car while you’re taking your […]
The Mental Aspect of Exercise
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist The role mindfulness plays in improving your overall health and wellbeing can often be overlooked. Sometimes during a workout, you may be distracted by the stress of daily living or by thinking about other tasks you could be doing instead of exercising. By being smart and engaging the mind during […]