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I love watching the Olympics and have thoroughly enjoyed the winter games.
I’ve long been fascinated with the complexity of the human body, the power of the mind and the resilience of the human spirit. To me, Olympians in their commitment to excellence and goal achievement are the personification of mind-body-spirit integration. It was no surprise to learn that many Olympic athletes include mind body disciplines such as Pilates and yoga as part of their training regime. Aside from the obvious benefits of muscle strength and flexibility, both of these disciplines integrate physical precision with the power of the breath to enhance performance, mindfulness and focus. And Pilates, with its’ roots in rehabilitation, is the perfect training tool when healing from an injury.
The Olympic Story
The Olympians stories fascinate me too. The love of their sport along with the many years of dedicated training pushing their body and will to the limit. Not to mention pure toughness and pain tolerance to endure the prerequisite falls and wipe outs. Bruised, but not broken they keep at it again and again until they achieve their peak potential.
Some Olympic hopefuls sustain injuries that threaten not only their future as a world class athlete, but their very life! We’ve heard about neck fractures, unconsciousness, a slash of a major blood vessel and even brain damage –all in the pursuit of the Olympic dream. It’s utterly inspiring to see the triumph of the human spirit in these athletes that endure the grueling process of rehab and retraining only to face their fears and attempt the very feat that landed them in the hospital. What is the source of this courage and determination that drives these amazing athletes to push themselves to the edge? Are they hard wired this way or are these traits a conditioned response developed over many years?
The Best Way to Rehab
As an occupational therapist I’ve been honored to be part of a rehab team helping, not elite athletes, but every day people put their lives back together after an accident or illness. I’ve seen how determination, hard work and a positive attitude will fuel an individual to achieve their best outcome. For some this is a full recovery, but many others are required to adapt to a different physical body or cognitive profile. And in the spirit of refusing to accept limitations, they shun the concept of a disability and embrace that they are now ‘differently able’.
In both Olympic athletes and everyday people the extraordinary is possible when the power of the human spirit rises above all.
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My friend Christina Souza-Ma from the Yoga Hub is putting on a very exciting and forward thinking event. On February 19th through the 21st the first annual Virtual World Yoga Conference will be held. Titled ‘Yoga, Health and Happiness’ this conference features 35 different speakers and trainers with 50 hours of instruction —all for the amazing low price of $197.00. How can this be? Attendance at this virtual conference is from the comfort of your own home!
Participants listen to the training sessions on the phone or streamed over the web. They’ll have the opportunity to participate live and ask questions at the end of the sessions or interact through the forum. In addition to the audio sessions movement breaks are included, via streamed media pieces, so attendees can practice meditation & yoga along with the guidance of an instructor. True, you won’t get the hands on adjustments that you do in a traditional class, but you’ll have access to world class speakers, interactive sessions, plus lot’s more at an affordable eco-friendly price.
All sessions at the live event will be recorded, so if Grandma’s birthday party interferes with the conference schedule, any sessions missed can be replayed at another time. How convenient is that? No boarding a plane, no noisy hotel room, no disruption to your family life and no big dent in the budget –Simply relax in the comfort of your own home and learn from a wide variety of experts how to transform your health and embrace happiness.
As a sponsor of this event we are able extend a special $100 savings to you by using the coupon code WAGS219. (Note: this coupon can be applied to your cart during the checkout payment process for an instant $100 off the general admission price.) Are you interested in attending this fabulous event for only $97.00?
See what it’s all about here:
http://www.yogahub.com/go2.php?c=AFF-wags
I hope you’ll join us in this virtual space!
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