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Escape to New Orleans

New Orleans makes for a great long weekend getaway. The city is like none other I have ever seen. They have great music, food, and offer wonderful tours. They are steeped in a fascinating and peculiar history. And, when the locals see you on tour, they wave and ask you to let people know what a great time you had. Tourism is part of their economy and it’s down since Katrina.

So, if you’re interested in a fun weekend a way, New Orleans is without a doubt one of the greatest cities I’ve ever been to.

Escape to New OrleansMaggie Downie2017-09-12T19:32:39-04:00

Allergy Season–Natural Remedy

When my spring allergies are acting up, I opt for local honey over prescription meds. That might mean my allergies aren’t that bad, but it seems worth a shot and it tastes so good on toast or just eaten right out of the jar. In this case a spoon full of sugar really does help the medicine go down.

Allergy Season–Natural RemedyMaggie Downie2014-08-04T18:06:54-04:00

Talk to Your Instructor

Believe it or not, instructors can’t read minds. We wish we could, but as far as I know there is no certification in mind reading yet. That being said, it is important for you to give your instructor feedback. At Personal Euphoria, I know that our instructors like to know your feelings about the class. Here are just some of the topics it is important to bring up with your instructor.

Any exercises you don’t understand
Any pain you experience
Whether you like tactile confirmation during exercises (Does it help you learn the exercise when an instructor touches your shoulders or back or does it make you uncomfortable?)
Whether the class feels too easy or too hard
If you know you’ll miss a class or be late or need to leave early

Talking with your instructor will help you get a better class experience and that is what everybody wants. It’s also important to feel comfortable enough to ask any question you have on your mind. Nothing should feel too stupid or embarrassing.

If an instructor doesn’t know the answer she/he can look it up and get back to you. If it’s on nutrition or […]

Talk to Your InstructorMaggie Downie2017-09-12T19:32:39-04:00

Growing Old

On my recent trip to China, Matt and I were younger than the majority of the people by 30 years. Everyone kept asking us how we felt about being the youngest people on the trip. Neither of us were bothered. We have a number of older friends and I don’t judge people by their age. However, I can be impressed by people based on their age.

In one of the groups on our tour there was a 90-year-old man. He was full of life and had made the 14-plus hour plane ride to China. He was fully enjoying himself. I hope that I have as much energy and vitality when I am his age (which I fully hope to be some day).

In my group there was an older lady. I never asked her age. She kept up with all of us and said that it’s all about mindset. She has obviously made healthful choices about life and clearly has some decent genes, but I think mindset is very important.

What I saw in […]

Growing OldMaggie Downie2017-09-12T19:32:39-04:00

What Do You Love?

Exercise is just one part of being healthy. It’s also important to make sure you fill life with things you love (and a little adventure, I think). So consider things you love to do and see if you can’t fit them into your schedule in the near future.

I love to travel.
I love the movies.
I love to walk.
I love to write.
I love spending time with my family.
I love waking up refreshed.
I love soaking in the sun.

My list could go on and on. When I see how many things on my list are free and easy to enjoy, I feel very lucky.

What Do You Love?Maggie Downie2014-08-04T18:06:55-04:00