Hello readers and friends, Just wanted to share with you news of my blog moving to it’s new home–She Knows Yoga! (and meditation and Pilates, etc..) Beginning Monday, December 1, you’ll be able to find me at She Knows Yoga.  It’s been wonderful these past few months getting to know all of you, sharing ideas and information.  The topics at She Knows Yoga will follow much of what you have been reading on Grounded Fitness.  But, as always, I’ll be making room and opening up dialogues on many topics realted to what I call the “lifestyle.”  I’m really excited about it, and so looking forward to giving you even more to look forward to in the coming weeks and months ahead! I’d be remiss if... [Read more]

Hard for me to believe that the holidays are already here. For northeast Ohio, the weather is a bit off.  No snow, no snow drifts (at least on the west side of the river), just wet pavement coated with a light sprinkling of rain.  I’m sure that’s bound to change very soon.  The only thing that can be guaranteed at this point are the grey days that dominate this time of year. But even the grey clouds make a nice backdrop for the holiday lights and candles I see lighting many windows and porches. Still have lots to do to prepare for the holidays. At Grounded Fitness, my main focus tends to be yoga, meditation, Pilates and a healthier, more peaceful lifestyle. Because I want to share with all of the people who have commented and shared their... [Read more]

Yes, and in that order.  Thanksgiving is just a few days away, so I’m not going to fight it.  I’ll eat–too much–first, then this weekend, I’m going to turn my whole body upside down and do a cheap mini-detox. What’s that going to involve, you ask?  Well, it’s going to be a simple regimen, really, as far as the steps go.  A little less easy when it comes to my ever-waning will power  :-).  I normally love the leftovers from Thanksgiving.  This year, though, I am going to love my body instead. I’m going to get started this Friday by eating very light meals, and removing the caffeine and sugar from my diet during the day.  Lots of water, no coffee, no tea, no sodas.  Just simple, basic... [Read more]

Seriously, who doesn’t want a tighter tummy?  And the older you get, the tougher it is to find exercises that help fight that little tummy drop we all go through eventually. Here are a couple of quick and easy moves to help you keep that little pouch at bay.  They’re a perfect addition to your daily dose of yoga moves: Abdominal Lift: -First, stand straight with your legs about a foot apart, and place your hands on your upper thighs -Inhale deeply and then exhale -While the air is out of your lungs, pull your abs in and up.  Hold for about ten seconds and release -Repeat twice Abdominal Contractions: -Place your legs about one foot apart -Inhale as deeply as you can; exhale -Keep the air out of your lungs and lean forward slightly -Place... [Read more]

Regardless of what level your practice is at–beginner, intermediate, exploratory or advanced–the eight limbs of yoga (ashtanga) are vitally important stops along the way to the ultimate goal of transformation. My last post focused on sustainability, and living a simpler, more beautiful life. To continue along that thread, I wanted to talk a little bit about purity, or saucha, one of the observances belonging to the second limb. Saucha is purity that operates on many levels. And it’s this purity of thought and action that can lead us to a more sustainable, contented lifestyle. On a daily basis, we aspire to cleanliness for our bodies by washing ourselves, maintaining clean, organized homes, eating well and drinking clean water.... [Read more]