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Inner IDEA Library
Welcome to the Inner IDEA Article Library where you will find quality articles on all aspects of mind-body fitness including yoga, Pilates, tai chi, Feldenkrais® Alexander Technique, client motivation and compliance issues, wellness, coaching techniques, psychology of exercise, nutrition, meditation, stress management and mindfulness in general.
Low-back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability in the United States, accourding to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Among neurological ailments, only headache is more prevalent. As a body-mind exercise professional, you no doubt encounter numerous clients with varing degrees of low-back discomfort.
by Lorna L. Francis, PhD
Teach clients how to set an effective intention and stick with it.
by Catherine Fiscella, MSPT
Are your clients complaining of back pain, or do they describe themselves as having a “bad back?” If so, their complaints are not uncommon. The Mayo Clinic recently reported that 4 out of 5 adults experience at least one bout of back pain at some point during their lifetime. Considering these statistics, the likelihood of your encountering clients with back problems is quite high.
by Leigh Crews
You are likely seeing a larger number of older adults walking through your yoga studio doors. Are you prepared to serve them? What are some of the benefits and contraindications of yoga for active seniors? Are there appropriate yoga breathing techniques and pose sequences for older clients? And what can we do to appropriately adapt our yoga classes to accommodate them?
How to Use Music In Pilates Class
by Laura Sachs
Typically, music isn’t a component in Pilates classes. The reasoning: It’s already hard enough to make the initial body-mind connection without the added distraction. When people are new to Pilates classes, they need to hear and understand the directives and explanations. The focus is on breath control, alignment, stability and maintaining a neutral spine, not on rhythm and lyrics.
by Mary Monroe
In Chicago you can reserve a “wellness suite” at the Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites, complete with organic cotton bedding, aromatherapy dream sachets and a healthy minibar. If you’re in danger of defaulting on your student loan, you can participate in American Student Assistance’s “wellness” program for repayment. And if your dog’s coat is a little dull, you can get Old Mother Hubbard® Wellness® Pet Food supplements (with broccoli, cauliflower, kelp and garlic?yum yum!).
How to Prevent Pilates Injuries
by C. Romani-Ruby
Use the six core principles of Pilates to teach a safe class.
Nia Technique
by D. Rosas and C. Rosas
The Nia Technique's co-creators explain the fundamentals and suggest tips for beginning a practice.
by By Linda Cammarata, RN
Every substance on earth contains color. Color stirs the emotions and affects our brains faster than speech or the written word. Each color affects our emotions differently because individual colors possess different light frequencies....
Five restorative yoga poses with pictures and how to instructions.
