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By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT Summer Foundations for Movement and Well-Being Summer draws us outward. The days invite more movement, more activity, and more connection. Yet the body’s quiet wisdom reminds us that ease and freedom come from within. When we keep our foundational practices steady, we meet the season with comfort, strength, and curiosity…

By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT One of the most impressive aspects of a vital Yoga and meditation practice is realizing its ability to evolve to serve our needs and goals throughout our lifespan. As our needs change with age or other circumstances, so may what we do to meet them. Building persistence and consistency in…

By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT 11/26/24 I hope you’re enjoying your Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving invites us to notice what we may take for granted. A gratitude practice makes room to reflect on the people, experiences, and ordinary moments we appreciate. We might remember a friendship, an act of kindness, or a moment of calm. Gratitude does…

By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT 12/25/24 A Season for Reflection In this season of giving, with its invitation to enjoy times of peace and joy, I am grateful to share this movement, mindfulness, and growth journey with each of you. The quiet moments of winter invite us inward to pause and reflect on our path,…

By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT Making Movement Mean More The Opportunity Within Change Recovering from winter and other disruptions to our movement life can offer an opportunity to deepen our understanding, take a more active role in our well-being, and learn what supports us along the way. Rethinking Age and Limitation It is easy to…

By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT It’s easy to finish a familiar yoga pose without noticing much about how you got there. What changes when you give yourself time to feel your feet, notice your breathing, or try a little less effort? A movement you’ve done many times can give you something new to explore. Beyond…

By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT “Motion is the potion” is a playful reminder to make movement part of life. The useful question is what kind of practice suits you and the activities you want to enjoy. We’ve all heard that “movement is good for us.” And it’s true. But as the years add up, so…

By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT The Weight of the Holiday Season This time of year is often described as a season of joy, fellowship, and hope. For many people it does not unfold that way. Some stressors are built into the holidays themselves. Celebrations become overextended. Traditions that once felt meaningful can turn into obligations.…

By Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT There is a familiar kind of confusion when the mental push for a “New You” meets the physical reality of a body that feels stiff, unreliable, or slower to recover. That sudden catch in your lower back or the persistent tightness in your hips is easy to interpret as failure.…

Getting active again can bring old aches and habits into focus. Alan looks at what we notice when we slow down, and why paying attention to how we move matters.