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Intergenerational Gifts

For us pre-tech folk, what do we have to offer a generation that’s never known life without computers? And, is this quietly affecting our own sense of worth and place in a society that values tech-savvy capabilities?

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Moving with attention to balance

We tend to only start thinking seriously about balance once we begin to lose it. Here are a few things to consider regarding your exercise and daily activities that can prevent balance issues before they manifest.

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Moving toward a squat

You may be a pro squatter, or haven't touched one in years.

In either case, this movement you do a hundred times a day can be improved in such a ways as to save your knees, strengthen your hips and maintain balance well into your elder years.

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Shiatsu: Mat or table?

Shiatsu clients are given a choice between a massage table or a mat on the floor for their sessions. Here are a few tips for how to decide which is best for you.

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How it all began…

An ‘origin’ story to commemorate the serendipitous nature of the beginnings of embodygrace.

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Seeds and Mirrors

What's all the fuss about embodiment, and why is being aware of yourself all the time somehow NOT a selfish indulgence, and how can this possibly have any bearing on my Monday morning?

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Concerning Love

In this guest post, ‘Brian Williams’ broaches the topic of l-o-v-e:

“Popular entertainment has been preaching for years that ‘all you need is love’…

…. But what is it exactly that we are pursuing?”

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Wonderfully Made

A surprising message about self-worth found embedded in a phrase and concept I resisted for a long time - until a friend lent his illumination.

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