CHAIR YOGA FOR STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY Chair yoga is not just for those unable to ambulate or have balance problems. Actually, chair yoga can be quite versatile (e.g., for injuries and recovery, for stability with more challenging postures, balance issues). The chair is used for seated poses and movements as well as for stability with
We all have ‘PARTS’ within our psyche that have distinct personalities, needs, and wants that are separate from our ‘True Self’ or what Internal Family Systems framework refers to as ‘Self-energy’ (e.g., calm, courageous, creative, clear, curious, compassionate, connected, and confident). The Internal Family Systems model has brought needed awareness to this multiplicity and encourages
Our dear friends were visiting the property early last summer and left behind a copy of Katherine May’s book The Electricity in Every Living Thing. Her ability to tell a story really drew me in, and as a psychologist I was intrigued by her plight. She is a prolific journalist and has a podcast How
Let’s start by dispelling this old notion that if you’re not in pain, nothing significant is happening! My doctorate research and dissertation was on the benefits of Mindful Walking on a variety of well-being measures. One of the deterrents for engaging in exercise is the discomfort that results from exerting ourselves. This is only a problem if
If you are trying to lose fat pounds it can be difficult to accomplish this without losing too much lean muscle mass. The scientific literature on this topic indicates 75% fat loss and 25% lean muscle loss is an ‘acceptable’ ratio. Loss of lean muscle mass slows our metabolism and makes it harder to lose weight
Exercise is an important part of healthy weight (fat) loss as well as feeling strong and confident. Sometimes it is difficult to know where to start. My encouragement is to begin with observing how you currently move to determine your baseline or ‘starting point.’ Pedometers or smart watches can provide step counts which are one measure
My name is Dr. Sherri Ruggiero and I am an Arizona licensed psychologist with an extensive background in the fitness industry since 1994. I am passionate about change as it relates to the convergence of topics on mental health and physical fitness, and I hope to share information, insights, resources, stories, and practices that may
