Anyone for Tennis
However you like to play the game, from singles, to doubles, to playing all by yourself with the help of a backboard, tennis is a fantastic sport that will help keep both your body and mind in excellent shape. Regardless of your age and ability, tennis provides an excellent workout that improves your cardiovascular and […]
Power of the Om
If you practice yoga or meditation, you have likely chanted Om countless times on your personal quest for spiritual enlightenment and inner balance. The symbol for Om is found everywhere from home decor to body art and tattoo designs these days. But have you ever stopped to think about what is behind this simple yet […]
Lorena Ochoa – Mexico’s Inspiration
Hailed as one of the greatest athletic talents in the world, Lorena Ochoa singlehandedly put Mexico on the map as far as the game of golf is concerned. Born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, the incredible professional golfer played on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour from 2003 to 2010. She broke cultural and gender barriers when […]
Menstrual Cups
Having to endure “that time of the month” is something that no one woman relishes, and although no two women deal with the exact same symptoms, all females can commiserate on some level. Fortunately, the modern age continues to bring us more advanced ways of managing our periods including menstrual cups, which give women an […]
Breath of Fire Pranayama
Breath of fire, otherwise known as Kapalabhati, is an effective breathing technique (pranayama) that is used in a variety of yoga practices, although it is most common to kundalini yoga, a form of yoga that was introduced to the west by Yogi Bhaja. The powerful breath is fast and rhythmic involving the stomach muscles to […]
Getting Egg-cited about Eggs
For as long as chickens have been domesticated, people have been fortunate enough to nourish their bodies with the nutritional powerhouses they provide us with: eggs! One of nature’s finest superfoods, eggs supply our bodies with loads of nutrients, many of which are otherwise uncommon in today’s modern diet. Eggs also happen to be delicious, […]
Stay Fit on Vacation: Running on Sand
Staying fit and healthy is a huge priority for many of us, and though it can be hard to keep up the enthusiasm for exercise when you’re on vacation, there are some activities you can do to keep up your routine. If you are vacationing at a beach destination, running on the beach could be […]
High Intensity Interval Training – Is it Good for You?
Alternating between intense bursts of activity and dedicated periods of less-intense activity, high-intensity interval training, known as HIIT for short, is an incredibly efficient type of workout that can whip you into shape in no time. A sample workout could be running as quickly as you possibly can for 1 minute, then switching to brisk […]
Brain, Consciousness and Alzheimer’s
Professor of Neurology and holder of the Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Endowed Chair in Neurology at Harvard University Dr. Rudolph Tanzi speaks in this insightful video about the evolution of the brain and research into consciousness as a means of understanding Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases. Dr. Tanzi openly speaks about how he […]
Is Coffee Bad For You?
Whether you enjoy a leisurely coffee every once in awhile, or you happen to be so hooked on coffee that you can’t imagine going a single day without it, you have probably heard about some of its health benefits, as well as some of its drawbacks. Coffee has millions of devotees found all over the […]
Japa Mala Beads – What They Are and How to Use Them
Just about everyone has heard about the amazing benefits that meditation can provide, from lower levels of stress and anxiety to developing a more positive outlook on life. Anyone can reap the rewards of a regular meditation practice, and Japa Mala beads are a useful tool when meditating because they can help you stay focused […]
Why Meditate?
While meditation may seem like some new-agey practice that appears completely pointless, especially if you are constantly on the go and have a hard time sitting still and being quiet with your thoughts, research and countless devotees claim there’s much more to it than just doing nothing. Several benefits have been proven to result from […]
Superfoods – Cacao
Revered in Mexico, Central and South America for thousands of years for its health benefits, cacao has recently gained its rightful place in the spotlight as a bonafide superfood. It is incredibly rich in antioxidants, so much so that it is believed to contain the highest amount of them found in any food! Cacao is […]
How to Select the Right Shoes for Working out
Choosing the right shoes and footwear for exercising is not about fashion (or at least, that shouldn’t be the main motivation) but is an important element to protect your feet and help your posture. Selecting the right shoes for working out is particularly important for running, but can also play a part in other forms […]
Keeping Fit with Tafer in Puerto Vallarta
No matter what kind of workout you would like to enjoy while you’re on vacation in Puerto Vallarta the Garza Blanca Resort & Spa and Hotel Mousai are sure to have just what you need to keep you in tip top shape while you relax. While you’re in the gorgeous setting of the Garza Blanca […]
