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Mandy Moore Goes Deep to Find Balance
Mandy Moore appears to accept herself gracefully, brushing off Hollywood ideals and expectations and replacing them with her own. While dealing with a relatable love-hate relationship with her hips, the singer is working to achieve a deeper sense of balance in her life. She told Women's Health, "I'm into having balance in my life and trying to treat myself well."
Words That Move You . . .
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."
— Albert Einstein
Need more motivation?
Fit Tip: Runners Should Balance Out Leg Muscles
If you, like me, spend a lot of time running (on the treadmill or outside) then you're definitely giving your hamstrings a nice workout, which is awesome. Keep in mind, though, that it is important to work opposing muscles in order to keep your body alignment and balance in check. This does not mean you need to start running backwards (unless you want to, of course).
Multitasking Move: Balancing and Brushing Teeth
We all know that improving your balance can improve your life. As can good dental hygiene, so how about combining the two? You all know I love to multitask so recently when I am brushing my teeth, I balance on one leg for a minute and then on the other leg for another minute.
Improve Your Balance, Improve Your Life
If you're like me then you may find yourself saying, "I have horrible balance." While I thought I was doomed to wobbling around every time I put on my shoes standing up, I found out that you can improve your balance easily. Why does it even matter?
Strike a Yoga Pose: Tree
When most people think of yoga, they imagine someone in Lotus pose or this pose called Tree. This pose is all about challenging your sense of balance, but it also promotes good posture and opens your hips.
Sanskrit Name: Vrksasana
English Translation: Tree Pose
Want to know my trick for staying in this pose?
Balancing Act
Say you want to improve your sense of balance and you don’t have $100 bucks to kick down for a groovy Vew-Do board. There’s still plenty you can do to hone your balancing skills. And it is a great thing to work since your sense of balance begins to decline after age 25.
Challenge Your Sense of Balance
Many people take up Yoga as a way to relax, reduce stress and bring a sense of inner calmness. For me, balancing poses are the most effective at reducing the stresses of life because they require all my attention and focus, that I am forced to forget about everything else. Staying in the pose and not falling requires all your effort and concentration.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Forearm Stand
I love inversions. I love the challenge of trying to stay balanced. I love how strong my upper body feels while I'm in it, and I love how energized I feel getting fresh blood circulating to my brain.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Handstand Trick
Spring weather always reminds of how much I love doing handstands in the grass. You can really dig your fingertips into the earth to get some grip, and if you lose your balance - so what? You have a nice cushion of grass to fall on.
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