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October, 2007

Loneliness is a Molecule

It’s already known that a person’s social environment can affect his health, with those who are socially isolated suffering from higher mortality than people who are not. Now, in the first study of its kind, published in the current issue of the journal Genome Biology, UCLA researchers have identified a distinct pattern of gene expression in immune cells from people who experience chronically high


Yoga Lesson Plan 5: Core Strength

by Kelly McGonigal, PhD

About this series: Each yoga lesson plan provides both a physical focus, to guide your choice of postures, and a practice focus, to help students explore an important principle of yoga practice. The intention of the series is to present guidelines for creating a coherent and thoughtful class experience, with suggestions broad enough to allow you to choose yoga poses that are appropriate for your students.


The Conflict Resolution Matrix

by Jim Gavin, PhD and Don de Guerre, PhD

We all have different styles of handling conflict. Embedded in these are our beliefs about ourselves and other people. Situational parameters also influence our responses. Someone wants to use your car, but you need your car. The person has a gun to your head. Although there’s a conflict, the outcome should be


Feed Your Brain, Part 2

by Melinda Safir, MS, RD, LD

The idea that it is possible to better one’s health through a healthy diet may seem like a new notion, considering all the recent media reports on the topic. However, this hypothesis is nearly 2,500 years old, as evidenced by Hippocrates’ ancient advice to physicians to “leave your drugs in the chemist’s pot if you can


Pilates for Kids and Teens

In a previous issue of Inner IDEA Body-Mind-Spirit Review, we asked: Do you offer Pilates programs for children or teenagers? How do you address their specific needs?


Core Challenges of Running a Pilates Business: Part 2

by Mary Monroe

Just ask Pilates trainer and business consultant Michael King, of London, how far the Pilates boom has spread. “There’s no place where there isn’t Pilates these days,”


A Little Self-Compassion Goes a Long Way

by Shirley Archer, JD, MA

How do you respond when you don’t live up to your high standards? Have you learned to pump yourself up with positive affirmations? Next time you’re having a difficult time, try a little kindness instead.