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    ALASKA WINGS: Soaring across the mountains while releasing fear and doubt

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    INEFFABLE: A visitation from a beautiful soul I’d never forget

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    MINDFUL LEADERSHIP IN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Empowering leaders to create positive change

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    HANAMI DREAMING: The start of spring in Japan

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    REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S POLITICAL REALITIES: We can prevail over ignorance, lies and Trump

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Woman stretching on a yoga mat next to a lake - An Active Life: 3 Ways I’ll Stay Committed to Regular Exercise

MY RENEWED COMMITMENT TO EXERCISE: Fighting inertia 20 minutes at a time

Mel Bender·April 12, 2023
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THE BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR SENIORS: Improving flexibility, balance and strength

Jean Campbell·January 23, 2023
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DEAR PRUDENCE: A runner’s tale

Bethany Grey·August 11, 2021
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THE HEALTH INVESTMENT PERSPECTIVE: A must for future-minded Millennials

Benjamin Ruark·January 29, 2021
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ARE WE THERE YET?: 6 ways to introduce your kids to hiking

Kyle Shaw·April 23, 2020
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PILATES: A great way to stay fit

Lewis Robinson·March 4, 2020
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TRIM AWAY THE FAT: 3 simple factors that helped me lose weight

Ben Schmidt·November 17, 2019
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DANCE FOR JOY: Use this 3-step dancing exercise to connect with your spiritual side

Contributor·June 25, 2018
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CALM, COOL AND COLLECTED: 7 tips to keep aging loved ones healthy in the summer heat

Contributing Writer·July 1, 2017
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THE JOYS OF STAND-UP PADDLING YOGA (SUP): How water helps yogis be present

Ann Green·February 22, 2017
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YOGA OVER 50: The journey is in never arriving

Pamela Gerber·December 6, 2016
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RUNNING TOWARDS CLARITY: Time’s a thief, but it’s also a teacher

Contributor·March 24, 2016
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TRAIN AT YOUR DESK: Use Desk Trainer to reduce pain, fatigue and improve concentration

Kiva Bottero·October 22, 2015
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WEIGHT RESPONSIBILITY: Obesity is a choice, not a disability

Contributing Writer·May 28, 2015
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TONE AND TRANSFORM: Master the Five Tibetans yoga poses

Contributor·August 13, 2014
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GET YOUR KIDS HIKING: How to start them young and keep it fun

Contributor·June 27, 2013
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MEDITATION AND EXERCISE: A pre-workout meditation to integrate mind and body

Contributing Writer·November 24, 2012
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YOGA FOR MOMS: Five easy yoga poses for the day

Contributing Writer·July 31, 2012
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GREEN EXERCISE: Improve your mental health by exercising outdoors

Contributing Writer·April 12, 2012
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