Feb. 28th 2009
A recent online webinar summarized a few key elements of nature we need to survive. The presented list was:
- Oxygen
- Water
- Food (Nutrition)
- Sleep
These elements of nature are certainly critical to survival … but many of us are actively working towards more than settling for mere survival; we are looking to have abundant energy and health to thrive. In support of this goal, we might want to clarify the above a bit more and perhaps add a few more
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Feb. 2nd 2009
In the ChiRunning and ChiWalking approaches to fitness, the first step is postural alignment. It is the foundation for the primary objectives of energy efficiency and injury prevention. Adjusting your posture and motion is created via a series of mental ‘focuses’ – which in effect are a new way to look at things.
One of my own postural challenges is what I will call a ‘mini’-slump. I tend to slump just slightly allowing my breastbone to drop a bit. I sometimes do it at my desk, in the car, and occasionally towards the end of a run. I am constantly reminding myself to
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