tag:www.naatlanta.com,2005:/categories/fit-body?page=5Fit Body Fit Body | Natural Awakenings Atlanta Page 5Healthy Living Healthy Planet2022-03-31T11:06:06-04:00urn:uuid:44ad3e78-f165-4a61-ac30-982c7c62aa3e2020-01-23T15:50:37-05:002022-03-31T11:06:06-04:00Vital Steps: The Path to Vascular Fitness2020-01-31 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyRunning, swimming, cycling, and playing tennis are all great boosters of vascular health, but
even a simple brisk walk can do wonders for keeping blood vessels clear and flexible.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d06a6217-21b4-443b-9d1e-c1a8a00476a82019-12-13T14:46:05-05:002022-03-31T11:07:31-04:00When Workouts Don’t Work: Why Less Is Sometimes More2019-12-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyExercise is a proven component in losing weight and preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but working out can serve as a physical stressor. Here's how to find an optimal balance.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c3fe9a2e-ed2a-4d97-a076-5dca88a1a5402019-11-22T12:17:42-05:002022-03-31T11:08:00-04:00Inhaling the Joy of Life: Conscious Breathwork2019-11-27 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyMindfully guiding our breath back to its original rhythm helps lower stress and improve vagal tone, easing such conditions as depression, insomnia and pain syndromes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:206be20f-6e7e-4a02-970a-297ccd1ce80e2019-09-26T18:28:13-04:002022-03-31T11:57:04-04:00Animal Asanas: Goats on the Yoga Mat2019-09-30 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyBy combining the already beneficial aspects of yoga, goat yoga amplifies the practice through the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3dcb1dcd-1d1b-4ce1-8a3f-3af5838e97032019-12-19T11:24:32-05:002019-12-19T11:24:36-05:00The Brain In Your Skin2019-09-01 01:23:45 -0400Nicholas BruckmanWith over 7,000 nerve endings in each human foot, our two feet make excellent sensory control panels with direct access to the limbic part of the brain via the central nervous system.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0377595b-100e-4e18-8bf0-04f7670db7172019-12-18T00:22:48-05:002019-12-18T00:22:52-05:00The Refinery Brings Techno-Gym to Westside Village2019-08-01 00:06:26 -0400Nicholas BruckmanThe Refinery, a luxury training club that blends studio-like fitness training with health club-style amenities, opened in the Westside Village in May.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d9db7ec2-00ab-467d-89a5-03dfc979a11d2019-07-21T23:21:52-04:002019-07-21T23:21:52-04:00FOREST BATHING2019-06-30 02:00:29 -0400Marlaina DonatoMother Nature’s Rx for Body and Mind
In 1982, the Japanese government coined the term Shinrin-yoku (“taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing”) to inspire people to visit and appreciate nat<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8dba5802-17c0-4df8-9bd1-2ee0450a16892019-07-21T23:25:54-04:002019-07-21T23:25:55-04:00When Emotions Are Physical2019-04-25 02:00:41 -0400Marlaina DonatoBodywork for Trauma and Grief
by Marlaina DonatoMassage is often associated with spa-like pampering, yet it is also an effective therapy for reducing physical and emotional pain. Bodywork can lower bl<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5d369299-1914-4930-9c88-bd7d349087282019-08-16T00:37:39-04:002021-03-11T16:50:17-05:00Into the Woods: Hiking for Health and Happiness2019-03-29 11:53:43 -0400Marlaina DonatoHiking combines the heart-healthy and anti-aging benefits of walking with the calming and mood-elevating benefits of nature.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b1eb8fc3-1444-47e6-8717-8bd0a93d470c2019-07-21T23:30:40-04:002019-07-21T23:30:40-04:00Exercise vs. Allergies2019-02-28 02:00:48 -0500Marlaina DonatoAll the Right moves
by Marlaina DonatoSeasonal allergies plague more than 26 million Americans, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, with numbers on the rise in recent years. Thi<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:82526e1a-fb60-49fd-8ff8-193d85b3793b2019-07-21T23:36:15-04:002019-07-21T23:36:15-04:00MOVING THROUGH LIFE2018-12-31 02:00:14 -0500Marlaina DonatoDaily Motion Adds Up to Fitness
by Marlaina DonatoExercise is often associated with the gym or yoga studio, but structured workouts aren’t the only way to keep physically and mentally fit. Whether reg<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:978e0166-39ee-4505-a3fe-2f422fec97872019-07-21T23:36:49-04:002019-07-21T23:36:49-04:00Pound-Shedding Workouts2018-11-30 17:18:13 -0500Marlaina DonatoBest Exercises from Yoga to Cardio
by Marlaina DonatoThere’s no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss, but most trainers agree that consistent exercise is vital. According to studies by the Nation<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>