Ardha MatsyendrasanaYour Monthly Yoga Pose The posture of the month is half lord of the fishes. Ann Teachworth, instructor at Sunlight Yoga on Narcoossee Park Drive, is seen below gently twisting into her leg. This posture is wonderful to explore the hips, spine, and breath. All parts of the torso can contribute to the twist, including both right and left sides, … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: How to Ease Back Into a Pre-Pandemic World
This past year has been very difficult for many, and while the pandemic is still very much a worry, there are positive signs that it will soon come to an end. The three vaccines approved in the United States – Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson – are helping reduce death and severe illness from COVID-19, and the cases are very slowly decreasing across the nation. … [Read more...]
Nobel Notable of Laureate Park: César Milstein, Manufacturer of Monoclonal Antibodies
This is the 21st in a series of articles that celebrate the lives of the Nobel Prize laureates whose names grace the 130+ streets of Laureate Park. These laureates are extraordinary individuals who through their lifetime achievements have made our daily lives immeasurably richer, often in ways not readily apparent. The author wishes to thank Dr. Otto Phanstiel, professor of … [Read more...]
Work Well: Willpower, Routine, Habit
I washed my face and brushed my teeth after having one drink too many at Boxi Park. The next morning, I realized I had finally created a successful habit loop. Willpower is the single most important habit for individual success. In a 2005 study analyzing 164 eighth grade students, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that students who exerted high levels … [Read more...]
The Artist: Art Is a Process That Can’t Be Rushed
Meet Nina Ramos, a Central Florida-based abstract impressionist painter. For our April artist of the month, her work not only symbolizes herself but the journey of life that she’s been on since she was just a girl illustrating at her kitchen table. Read more below on how Ramos was led back to her artistic roots after a 16-year career in marketing and how her work has since … [Read more...]
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