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November 2009

Relax & Renew

Sweet Relief: Feel-good strategies for living at your calmest, healthiest best.

November 2009: Relax & Renew
On the Cover | Brooke Siler

Renowned Pilates Instructor and Author

Letters and Stuff
Pilates Guru Brooke Siler

Coverage | Core Value

Pilates changed Brooke Siler's body - and her life. Now, helping others transform themselves for the better has become her life's work. READ ON

Barham Akradi

Letter From the Founder | Live and Learn

2009 certainly gave us a stellar opportunity to learn something about how well we do or do not cope with challenging circumstances. In my mind,... READ ON

Pilar Geranismo

Thoughts From the Editor | The Genius Pact

As the result of setting a clear intention and committing just a few hours a week to self-renewing activities, I've felt an amazing influx of... READ ON

Features
Feature: High Anxiety

High Anxiety

Some 40 million Americans regularly suffer from troubling levels of anxiety. Find out what triggers these episodes, how our bodies respond, and... READ ON

Give It a Rest

Give It a Rest

You're willing to push yourself, even when it hurts. You know how to tough it out, even when you're tired. But do you know when to back off -... READ ON

Comfort Food for Your Brain

Comfort Food for Your Brain

What you feed your body, you also feed your brain - sometimes to its detriment. Learn how to nourish your gray matter for more balanced moods,... READ ON

Body Talk
Build Your Balance

Form & Function | Build Your Balance

No offense to your wobble board - but the best way to improve your balance may be to keep at least one foot on solid ground. READ ON

The Feldenkrais Fix

Fitness Fixes | The Feldenkrais Fix

Athletes and people with injuries are (finally) discovering the Feldenkrais Method: a gentle rehabilitation system that teaches the body to move... READ ON

A Centered Approach

Success Stories | A Centered Approach

Conscious eating and smart relaxation techniques tamed Maya Nelson's out-of-control eating habits and empowered her to take a more holistic,... PRINT EDITION ONLY

Healthy Eating
Crunch Time

Nutrients | Crunch Time

When reality bites, eating right becomes essential. Stress can deplete your nutritional stores, destabilize your blood sugar and reduce your... READ ON

Relax, Enjoy, Digest

The Nourished Self | Relax, Enjoy, Digest

Having a peaceful meal isn't just about setting a mood, it actually helps you digest and assimilate your food better. READ ON

Real Food, Real Farmers

Edibles | Real Food, Real Farmers

Katrina Heron thinks that small-scale farmers and organic growers have been misrepresented. In her new book, she aims to set the story straight.... READ ON

Fennel

Inspired Kitchen | Fennel

With a delicate flavor and rich texture, fennel is surprisingly versatile - and nutritious. READ ON

Skill Set
Design Your Own Retreat

Head Out | Design Your Own Retreat

Looking for the perfect getaway? Choose from an a la carte menu of activities and therapies offered at today's leading spas and wellness... READ ON

Navigations
Relationship Revival

Life Balance | Relationship Revival

Even the best relationships can get dulled by time and drained by stress. Happily, there are simple ways to renew your bond - no matter how long... READ ON

Beyond Perfect

Insight | Beyond Perfect

When you retire your perfectionist tendencies, you can start living a richer, happier life. Here's how to get started. READ ON

Last Word | Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.

- Etty Hillesum READ ON

Holiday Overload

Renewal | Holiday Overload

Are holiday obligations stressing you out? Here's how to cope. PRINT EDITION ONLY

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