One of my first questions for new clients beyond sleep, water, and movement relates to supplements. I am always curious if clients are taking probiotics. Humans have enjoyed the benefits of probiotics since our very beginning. The bacteria in yoghurt, kefir, kimchi, miso, kombucha, and sauerkraut help our bodies digest foods by restoring our good […]
Fitness Accountability
We are held accountable in many facets of our lives. We are accountable to our significant others, children, work, friends, and faith. These people in our lives give us nudges to remind us of our responsibility to them and the relationship. They hold us accountable. What about your fitness? Who holds you accountable to reaching […]
Why I Practice Yoga…
Every person who finds their way to a yoga mat has a different reason. Some people are on the mat for the physical benefits – strength, flexibility and balance. Other people get on the mat to quiet their mind or to find mental clarity. Still other people are on the mat to seek enlightenment, find […]
Yawn…Sleep: How Can We Get More of It?
Sleep. We hear it’s good for us, but why do the majority of us get too little of it or the sleep we do get just feels crummy. Unfortunately, continual poor sleep habits can lead to potential health problems, poor performance, lack of focus, and decreased memory function. Benefits of sleep that we may not […]
Seasonal Change Checklist
Ahh, as the air gets cooler, days get shorter, and the colors on the trees start changing. We know it’s the beginning of Fall in Washington. With the change of season our health and wellness internal clock may naturally change as well. So, It is a good time to check-in and make sure we are […]
Life is a Journey
Life is a journey! We certainly hear that often enough, but one thing I’ve learned is that we need to carefully pick those that we take along on this journey with us. At some point in my fifties I realized that my path forward was not healthy: physically, emotionally or spiritually; so I set out […]
Drink up!!!
We hear it all the time, the importance of consuming water. But do we really know why? With the influx of social media and readily available influencers the concept can get lost in translation. If nothing else, just remember this…. water is the life source for all bodily functions. If your body is dehydrated, it […]
The Art of Strengthening Your Discipline Gene
Our relationship with discipline is complex. Too often, we affiliate it with control imposed upon us and for many, it can take us back to places where we were small and afraid. I propose we reclaim discipline and define its meaning for us today. Let’s have our relationship with discipline become empowering: I want us […]
Why I Train Early in the Morning
Before the sun comes up and the emails begin, I am in the gym. The alarm vibrates at 4:30am and I spend the next 20 minutes listening to the sounds of the morning. The house is silent except for the soft snoring of our dog and the espresso machine beginning its morning cycle. In my […]
Willpower — A Limited Supply
How much willpower do you have? Is it an unlimited or a limited supply? There is research to show that willpower is a limited commodity and the more we test its limits, the harder it becomes for us to say no, walk away and keep pushing. If we give in to temptation once, it is […]
Welcome Back!!
We are ready for you to walk out your door and in through ours. ZenRock is OPEN as of Monday, June 8th. A few things for you to know and keep in mind: Please check in with your trainer and let them know what you would like to do and double check your schedule. ZenRock […]
Finding New Eyes by the Wandering Yogini
As a child I wandered across the planet, the galaxy and the universe in the fantastical places that books created in my mind’s eye. My imagination was vivid and I dreamed of travel. The older I got, the more I traveled – driving back and forth across the US from the Midwest to the West […]