November 2009: Relax & Renew

November 2009: Relax & Renew

On the Cover

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Core Value

Pilates changed Brooke Siler’s body—and her life. Now, helping others transform…continued

Meditations

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Head Out

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Design Your Own Retreat

Looking for the perfect getaway? Choose from an à la carte menu of activities and…continued

Renewal

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Holiday Overload

Are holiday obligations stressing you out? Here's how to cope.…continued

Fitness Fixes

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The Feldenkrais Fix

Athletes and people with injuries are (finally) discovering the Feldenkrais Method: a…continued

Insight

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Beyond Perfect

When you retire your perfectionist tendencies, you can start living a richer, happier…continued

Edibles

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Real Food, Real Farmers

Katrina Heron thinks that small-scale farmers and organic growers have been…continued

How I Did It

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A Centered Approach

Conscious eating and smart relaxation techniques tamed Maya Nelson’s out-of-control…continued

The Nourished Self

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Relax, Enjoy, Digest

Having a peaceful meal isn’t just about setting a mood, it actually helps you digest and…continued

Features

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Give It a Rest

You’re willing to push yourself, even when it hurts. You know how to tough it out, even…continued

Inspired Kitchen

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Fennel

With a delicate flavor and rich texture, fennel is surprisingly versatile—and…continued

Form & Function

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Build Your Balance

No offense to your wobble board—but the best way to improve your balance may be to keep…continued

Features

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Comfort Food for Your Brain

What you feed your body, you also feed your brain—sometimes to its detriment. Learn how…continued

Features

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High Anxiety

Some 40 million Americans regularly suffer from troubling levels of anxiety. Find out what…continued

Edibles

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Crunch Time

When reality bites, eating right becomes essential. Stress can deplete your nutritional…continued

Video

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Behind the Scenes With Pilates Instructor Brooke Siler

Brooke Siler used to do a lot of mindless exercising — strength training without really…continued

Balance

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Relationship Revival

Even the best relationships can get dulled by time and drained by stress. Happily, there…continued

Thoughts From the Editor

The Genius Pact

As the result of setting a clear intention and committing just a few hours a week to…continued