I absolutely love NYC, but ever since the smokers have been banned from EVERY establishment here, the sidewalks have become a colossal nightmare. I tend to move along at a rigorous pace, my sneakers smacking the pavement, body slightly angled forward (my Alexander teacher would have a fit!), breath moving in and out. And then [...]

My grandmother, Eleanor Hill, passed peacefully at 94 years young. As many of you may know, she is my mother’s mother and was always a great inspiration for me when it came to movement. She did her last dance recital at the age of 80 to “Hello Dolly” with her fantastic red boa. She was [...]

For the first time in many years, I quietly let the New Year roll in. My usual routine is a host of rituals on New Year’s Eve: incense, painting, writing and smashing an egg symbolic of the things I want to let go of in 2012. But I did nothing this year and I was [...]

With the change of the season comes a change of activities.  Now is the time to get outdoors as much as possible before the dreaded Northeast summer heat and humidity.  Walking, biking, hiking through nature…all of these are excellent activities that get you outside and get you moving! At some point, you are going to [...]

I love finding movement opportunities in NYC and the places I travel.  I was thrilled to find this French sport, Pétanque, similar to the Italian Bocce, is right here in Bryant Park! I find many women still believe ‘working out’ is an all or nothing event.  Creating a “Buffet of Movement (c)” is a very [...]

Whew!  It’s been a whirlwind of a month!  Perhaps you feel the same with schedules, work, meetings and what time is left trying to fit in your health and wellness program.  But how do you stay the course when life speeds up?  Here are a few secrets I learned… 1 – Use the movement throughout [...]

My favorite show of all time – Dancing With the Stars – literally has me jumping off the couch, dancing, cheering and screaming with delight! I couldn’t wait to see Kirstie dance – the heels, the form fitting clothes and Maks by her side.  A woman who most likely has stuggled her entire life with [...]

Hope lies in the longer days and the magnolia buds patiently waiting to bloom.  It has been a long snowy winter.  It’s a challenge to move the body when the days are cold and dark.  But now is the moment to slowly begin to shine.  Here are 3 simple steps to get you on your [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day! I am a huge fan of chocolate, but today I am thrilled to see the Go Red campaign for women and heart disease making a real mark! Often, you may only become aware of your heart after running for a bus, climbing stairs or crying over your broken heart. Heart disease is [...]

What promises did you make to yourself on December 31st?! Are they in place now, 10 days later? Many may find themselves back to the same old, same old. I’ve been struggling with that a bit myself – concerned that the shift I wanted to make wasn’t going to happen. I was sick on New [...]