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I Have a Confession To Make …Good Day RiversZen Family,After an exciting weekend at the International Resistance Stretching Symposium in Manhattan Beach, California I can’t wait to share some of the new techniques we learned.But first, I’ve got to tell a little story … #1 let it be known that I am not impressed by […]
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Meet Mario, fitness enthusiast, and Yoga + Pilates instructor at RiversZen. He is new to the coastal area just recently relocating from Las Vegas, NV. Mario has always been an athlete and into fitness – growing up he played various sports and ran cross country in high school. However, in his early 20’s, things slowed […]
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I think the lesson I’m learning is to stop seeking replacements for my addiction of choice, baked goods. I’ve been on LCHF (Low Carb/High Fat) and IF (Intermittent Fasting) for a year now and I’m starting to find peace in my adopted eating behaviors. I no longer crave a visit to the bakery. I’ve stopped […]
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One of the hardest challenges I’ve faced since becoming a mom has been getting out and doing things. I work from home a lot, so I tend to stay inside my house all day. This not only gets depressing at times, it also starts to take a tole on my body. I want to make […]
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Body Shame Part I, Issues by Chandra Stevens, Ki-Hara Trainer, RiversZen Our bodies are our most precious tool we have. “An intricate, complex, and reliable organism”; it serves us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It expects very little in return. Why is it that when it comes to […]
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Not only does RiversZen offer weekly FREE Community Yoga Classes PLUS each month we choose a worthy local charity to raise money for and to donate to. We do this in a variety of ways. For every Facebook check-in at RiversZen, we make a donation, PLUS we donate a portion of our profits and encourage […]
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In the Game of Life, we sometimes get thrown a curve ball, something unexpected, sometimes an unpleasant surprise. There are lots of ways we can handle the unexpected. Think of an uninvited guest. Do we ignore in hopes the unexpected will disappear? Throw a tantrum? Place blame on circumstances? Or look at the unwelcome guest […]
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We can’t tell the story any better than our amazing clients. Here is Sandy’s RiversZen Resistance Stretching Adventure! “Three plus years ago as a newcomer to the area I was ambling down the Riverwalk when a tiny person in a halo of white hair Pied Pipered all three of my dogs. Trusting my dogs judgment […]
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New RiversZen Class Starts Wednesday at 7:30am Morning Stretch With Dave It’s my favorite stretch sequence. In 45 minutes you can expect to stretch every muscle in your body. We move smoothly and easily through this series that was developed over 40 years ago at the Downtown San Diego YMCA. I just can’t get enough […]
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Independent Review by Attorney at Law, Kelly Stearns Yoga for Power, Strength, Stamina, led by RiversZen Instructor, Peter von Payens is a Strala style yoga flow class. Strala Yoga, is a great way to use your breath to find ease of movement. Strala Yoga allows you to practice moving meditation using the breath to flow […]
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We’re honored to have Wendy Hensley as a Certified Ki-Hara class instructor and personal trainer at RiversZen. Wendy’s dedication to her students is remarkable. Her insatiable thirst for knowledge means as her student you never are lacking for new solutions and motivation. Wendy has an extensive fitness background having taught local senior aerobics, interval step aerobics, walking […]
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You get on the perfect diet or exercise program or mindfulness program and slowly but surely it slips away from you. Here are the 3 ingredients I’ve found that make a huge difference for most people to make changes that stick for life. Expert Advice – Identify professionals who not only have the knowledge, but have successfully transformed […]
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