Movement science, wellness and cultural travel, and real tips and stories behind both.
I write about what 40 years of teaching bodies and one decade of leading international retreats have actually taught me, and I skip the fluff.
Whether you're here because your back hurts, because Morocco is calling, or because someone in class told you to check this out — welcome.
Small shifts, consistently practiced, change your life.
Six Pilates Movements That Prepare Your Body for Travel
These six specific movements stay in my week, every week and they also are ideal for travel prep. The point is that on day two of the trip I'm not wincing about my hips, or compensating for a sore back from a long flight, or skipping a hike because my calves are cramping. These exercises protect the investment you’ve made in your travel, so you can freely enjoy all your planned holiday has to offer.
Why a Wellness Safari Isn’t What You Think It Is
On Crescent Island in Lake Naivasha, there are no large predators. So when you walk among the giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and eland, no one’s heart rate is up — yours included. They graze. You walk.
Your Body Is Your Best Travel Companion (Here’s How to Pack It Well)
Before you go anywhere — a two-week adventure abroad or a Saturday hike along the Patapsco — your body is already packed. It’s the one piece of luggage you can’t leave behind. Is it prepared?.