My blog...barefootlifeblog.com
Stumbling towards enlightenment, I share my experiences, music, dances, learnings, and tips for fellow travelers on the path of life...
Starting with the Gut...
After my many experiences with cleansing/detoxing, I have come to believe that the gut is where all health starts/ends. If the digestive system is happy, the body is happy. I have tried a variety of cleanses, from vegan to carniverous, from juicing to fasting (okay, not for long), and these are the programs I can recommend based on my own experience:
- Quantum Wellness Cleanse by Kathy Freston (vegan)
- Clean by Dr. Alejandro Junger (carniverous)
The corresponding books to these 2 programs are outstanding in terms of their education and guidance. I have blogged extensively about my experience with both programs, and have also created my own guide to the Quantum Cleanse, which you can download here. It includes an overview, recipes, and a brief overview of my experience with this program.
Want to know more about what a detox / cleanse is? Read my blog on Detox 101.
Free resources to enhance your dance through life...
- Energize Your Hands - a download with tips on how to integrate the 9 Movement Forms of Nia to condition and energize your hands
- Nia and the Feet - download these tips for learning about your feet and how to use them more efficiently as the foundation of your body
- Healthy Shoe Choices - download this article on how to choose shoes that support your feet and help them do their job more efficiently
- Foot Exercises - a link to 6 wonderful exercises using a small ball to strengthen, nurture and soothe your feet, some of which we've done in class!
- Five Sensations of Fitness - download this self-guided Nia experience and information on Flexibility, Agility, Mobility, Strength, and Stability that you can do at home
- FreeDance - download this self-guided experience tutorial on experiencing the 8 stages of Nia FreeDance on your own
For more inspiration, visit my blog!
