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Countless Fitness Experts 'March Into Wellness'

If you like learning about health and wellness, this day of workshops is for you!

Looking for that healthy exercise or treatment option that's right for you? The Lyceum Wellness Center hosts its "March Into Wellness" day March 24, and will offer a variety of fitness and health experts from throughout the area. Located in the Manayunk-Roxborough area, the events will provide an opportunity for people to receive a day of free wellness instruction and free treatments from a variety of practitioners. Whether you live in Narberth or Chestnut Hill, or anywhere in between, this event is the area's must-attend for health.  Below is a breakdown of the experts speaking March 24. Early Morning Stretches The day will begin with a morning stretch lead by Planet Fitness from Ardmore.  Stretching has a myriad of benefits, but is often…

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Surviving Holiday Blues - Positive Effects of Meditation and Exercise

Week 2 of Series on Winter Depression

Last week, I began a discussion on depression. Depression can be in response to circumstances or can be an internal state that exists regardlessof whether circumstances are pleasant or painful.   I examined sleep deprivation's effect on our brains as it mimics symptoms of depression, and disables our brains from being able to adequately handle the stresses of life. I argued that when feeling depressed, the first thing someone should consider is whether or not they are getting enough sleep. This week, I'd like to put forth a few tools additional tools we can use to handle stresses and sadness. When our brains are cared for, they are stronger for the job of life. There are many things we can do to strengthen our brains - not just for …

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Great Escape: Yoga Classes and Studios

These local studios have the classes you're looking for.

There is no better way to stretch out the deep winter freeze from your bones than by taking a calming, nourishing yoga class. Whether you like early morning practices or are looking for a way to unwind after work, you can drop into one of the numerous yoga studios in the area, mat in hand, and have a great session. Here are just a few of the nearby yoga classes waiting for you. 1. Blue Banyan Yoga Location: 7153 Sprague St. Phone: 267-974-6527 Schedule Blue Banyan Yoga offers classes in a number of different yoga styles, from Vinyasa to Ashtanga and beyond. The space is open and warm, with plenty of room for up to 30 students a class. Blue Banyan also offers teacher training and yoga immersion, so whether you are looking to get certified …

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Winter Fitness

The Cedars House provides fuel for year-round runners.

With winter looming and foot traffic on Forbidden Drive beginning to dwindle, Ricki Eisenstein is buckling down for her first cold season running The Cedars House. Located in a cozy 1800s cottage at the popular pathway's Northwestern Avenue trailhead, the café and fitness center just came off a busy season with scores of groups getting ready for the sold out Philadelphia Marathon in late November. "I would see the people training out there for months," Eisenstein said during an interview Sunday. "They were our regulars." Even though business has slowed down in the weeks since, and Eisenstein is preparing to announce reduced winter hours, The Cedars House calendar will still contain regular activities for year-round runners and fitness …

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