Strength and power, are they the same?

Strength and power are often confused and have been used at times interchangeably in the world of exercise. It has been helpful for me to understand the differences and their role in “training” by pairing each with their balancing partner. The partner of strength is flexibility. Strength is like a bridge. Flexibility is like a…

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On Chi/Ki

Love this quote from my Dad. “If Chi/Ki were compared to an electrical current which drives a motor, it would be the spiritual current which drives the soul” – Sarkice Nedder

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Simple Solutions for Back Pain-#6 Hydrate

      Hydrate consistently. I know, I know, I’m a broken record with hydration reminders and  especially for my Tucson studio clients.  This is important though.  Back pain and Muscle aches are often caused by dehydration. Even mild dehydration can bring on pain. When Back pain or muscles aches come on, drink 2 to 3…

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Pilates & Movement: Learning Your Body’s Natural Language

I’ve had the great pleasure to learn my body’s natural language over  more than twenty seven years of practicing and teaching Pilates and movement, the last 21 while running a  boutique studio here in Tucson. The human body is a terrific teacher. It is also a miraculous, complex mystery that most of us know very…

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Simple Solutions for Back Pain: #5 Posture check

Check your posture and counter balance poor habits. Poor posture is a primary cause of back pain. Being hunched over at the computer or twisted in some way, sitting on a chair without lumbar support and keeping your back overly arched , working at your desk for long hours at a time,   driving, talking…

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Tai Chi for pain relief Part 1

 By Guest Writer Sarkice Nedder Tired of the constant pain in your body? ” Do you wake up with your back aching, knee pain, muscle and joint pain? Do you constantly rely on painkillers or ibuprofen and other NSAIDs for relief? Are you worried about the effect it has on your kidney and liver but you…

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Excellence v. Striving in Movement and Life.

” I recognize that it is important to have and embody a desire for excellence. Desire is the foundation of progress and this comes naturally because I love to move and explore how movement feels. Excellence and striving get confused. How can I feel good if I am constantly making “now” wrong with an endless…

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