Body, Mind, Spirit; Finding Balance
"Yes, absolutely, I think it is all connected. It is so easy for today's women (and men for that matter) to get so wrapped up in the busyness of their lives. I think being in touch with God and especially having some quiet time each day to focus on yourself and your body is essential."
One type of coaching Scholl does is help others who may have this battle with fitness in trying to achieve harmony in their lives. She helps women by having them define their goals and set up a plan and then help them with some accountability steps.
"Your entire life will go so much more smoothly if you keep in touch with your spirit and your body. I believe the mind can focus so much better when the body is healthy," said Scholl.
Time to Meditate: Take some time for yourself everyday to calm and clear your mind. Even if it's for fifteen minutes. Clear a space at home and sit or lay in comfortable posture. You may want to do some stretches beforehand to unwind. Breathe slowly through your nose. You may use a meditation object to focus on such as a candle, chants or soothing music to ease you into it.
Since many of us are often doing a great deal of winter activities that require a good deal of leg work like skiing, skating and snowboarding, I asked personal trainer, Joni Hyde, to recommend a few for us: Thanks Joni!
STATIONARY SQUATS(BUTTOCKS, THIGHS, BACK OF LEGS) Stand with feet just outside shoulder width, toes pointing slightly out, arms down to the side. Bend at the knees and reach back with the buttocks as if you are reaching for a chair behind you, while arms simultaneously come up in front of you. Knees stay behind toes and hips must not drop below the knees. Then stand back up as you pull arms back in to the sides.
REVERSE LUNGE(BACK OF LEGS, BUTTOCKS, HIPS, THIGHS) Start with feet together, toes pointing straight ahead, hands on waist. Take a slow controlled step back with one leg. Bend both knees, lowering hips toward the floor without back knee touching the floor, keeping the front knee directly over ankle, weight on the heel. Shoulders
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