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January, 2007

Music in Pilates Classes?

Typically, music isn’t a component in Pilates classes. The reasoning: It’s already hard enough to make the initial body-mind connection without the added distraction. When people are new to Pilates classes, they need to hear and understand the directives and explanations. The focus is on breath control, alignment, stability and maintaining a neutral spine, not on rhythm and lyrics.


Community and Oneness

At last, the body, mind and spirit community has an event that is as inspiring and mindful as the practices themselves! Whether your goal is to further refine your vinyasa teaching skills, find a different coaching approach, or learn more about boosting your Pilates business, the 2007 Inner IDEA Conference® is an integral part of your wellness strategy. Located in Palm Springs, California, September 7-9, 2007, this invitation to transformation will be rich in program diversity, offering you the opportunity to explore many different types of education alternatives.


Paying Attention Sets off Cell Synchronization

You know the scenario. When you have participants’ full attention, they seem to be able to follow your cues more precisely. And when they aren’t paying attention, they’re liable to miss important nuances of your instruction. Now a new study sheds light on how attention operates.


People Underestimate Daily Food Choices

How much time during the day are you mindful of food choices? Most people estimate that, on average, they make about 15 food- and beverage-related decisions each day. But one researcher says we make more than 15 times that ? more than 200 such decisions.


Feedback from the Field: Pilates Exercises

In the last issue of Inner IDEA Body-Mind-Spirit Review, we asked “What Pilates move do you find yourself practicing most often in daily life and why? Here’s what you had to say. “I find myself practicing ’navel to spine’ more often than any other exercise.


Express Yourself and Your Business

I like to compare the process of building a business and personal life to the construction of a new home. First you have to examine your needs, values and boundaries. How big do you want your home? What do you consider the essential elements? Where should it be?


Online Prayer Helps Cancer Patients

Breast cancer patients who pray in online support groups can obtain mental health benefits, according to a new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “We know that many cancer patients pray in online support groups to help them cope with their illness.