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 [...]

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 [...]

The beauty of the full body moving in space still brings joy to my heart. I have been teaching plus size yoga for 12 years now and I was reminded again why I love teaching this class! A new client came in to take class tonight. There was a sense of welcome and surprise when [...]

Suze Orman – “stand in your truth.” Simple yet powerful. Dani Johnson – “be honest with yourself.” Easier said than done. Here are some tips to get there: 1) Sit very still for a few moments and take 5 breaths in and out. 2) Notice how your body feels – tired, wired, contracted, stretched, or [...]

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 [...]

Wow…talk about taking a trip down memory lane.  While my professional dance career was in jazz dance, my body was always being scrutinized.  Jenifer is absolutely beautiful rising above the criticism and being open and honest about her body.  It’s the dance that should be celebrated! ;)  I am grateful for the work I do [...]

Tune in Wednesday November 24th at 6:00 PM E.S.T. for a LIVE interview with Tim and his guest Brian Cohen, Division Governor of Toastmasters along with Rochelle Rice who is an Accredited Speaker of Toastmasters.   Listen and Earn to “The Profit Express” on 88.7 FM WRHUand streaming live on the web at www.wrhu.orgwith your host Tim Healy. [...]

Ever had one of those nights when you can’t get off the sugar, salt, sugar, salt, sugar, salt eating frenzy?!? Well it happened again to me just last week. I was completely caught off guard. I ordered a roast beef sandwich, lettuce, tomato, Swiss and mustard. Turns out the roast beef was incredibly salty. Less [...]

After 15 years in the size acceptance world, I was stunned when I viewed this video. Is it because she knows that diets don’t work? Is it because she understands the self-deprication that comes with cycling in and out of an active lifestyle? Is is because she is a woman?