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August, 2009

Teaching Pilates Mat Work, Part 1

by Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT

“It is the spirit that builds the body.” This quote from 18th century German poet Friedrich Schiller was displayed--in its original language--in Joseph Pilates’ New York studio for more than 50 years.


Flow to Health and Happiness, Part Two

by Margaret Moore, MBA

In the last issue of Inner IDEA Body-Mind-Spirit Review, this column introduced the concept of flow, defined as “a state of complete absorption in a complex and challenging activity that stretches one’s skills,” and how it enhances overall well-being.


Regular Yoga Practice Is Associated with Mindful Eating

Regular yoga practice is associated with mindful eating, and people who eat mindfully are less likely to be obese, according to a study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.


Joyful Music and Laughter Do the Heart Good

by Shirley Archer, JD, MA

Music that makes you happy also benefits your cardiovascular system. That encouraging finding emerged from a small study presented in November 2008 at the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association in New Orleans.