Now is the time to Ground, Center and Balance. To give our poor adrenal glands a breather! About this Event We're ALL so very deeply affected by this Global event, this Global crisis known as the corona virus. There is so much fear, pain, death, misinformation, noise and uncertainty. That is why It is so necessary now, more than ever, to connect to our Inner … [Read more...]
Meditation: Art of Living Usa
About 8 months ago, a young man named Suhail – bless his soul – messaged me via every social media platform to tell me about The Art Of Living, a meditation workshop that has completely changed his life around. He was a very enthusiastic student and I would politely say over and over, "Thank you, but I am too busy." Too busy to meditate? Too busy to take time for myself and … [Read more...]
Dance The Quarantine Blues Away! Online Jazz Dance Class 4 Beginners
Let's have some fun with a jazzdance class with Jacquie Bird!! About this Event Heyyyyyyy come join me for a one hour beginner's Mixed Bag Jazz online dance class!! Shake off the Quarantine Blues in this fun jazz dance session geared to beginners & all levels are welcome! We'll do a standing warmup followed by floorwork to continue warming & … [Read more...]
Superhero’s Digital Training Club
CTD OT has OFFICIALLY transformed our after-school enrichment program to live stream courses for all students to come together online with their peers and participate in any of the FIVE different enrichment programs led by one of our Occupational therapists, including SuperHeroes Training, Crafting and Letters of Encouragement Writing Clubs. Children can join online with peers … [Read more...]
New Year Meditation Events
Join us for a four-part New Year Meditation Series dedicated to achieving goals, feelings of gratitude, channeling creativity and cultivating love. This meditation series will also include candles and lavender aromatherapy. Dates: Mondays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: Discounted rate for all 4 sessions - $65 $18 for a single session Suited for … [Read more...]
Basic Life Support (BLS) Class
Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers (BLS) uses a scenario-based approach to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that drive better outcomes for adult, child, and infant patients. Price: $85 per person! (Certification card and student manual included) Dates: Saturday, January 25th 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February … [Read more...]
5 meal deliveries to get you started on your health journey
If you're looking for kickstart the year with healthy habits or just want to try some new foods this year, try out some meal plans offered in Jersey City! Here are 5 different meal deliveries in Jersey City to get you started. Whealth https://www.instagram.com/p/B6s9rvGHNDf/ Whealth offers weekly deliveries of 10-12 meals. You can mix and match the ingredients so you … [Read more...]
Get Grounded For The Holidays With StressBusters Guided Meditation
StressBusters Guided Meditation Workshop for Stress Release & Grounding Let's face it. HOLIDAYS CAN BE STRESSFUL! Our anxiety levels rise, our stress levels rise, our depression levels rise. StressBusters Guided Meditation is a great way to reconnect and get your head on straight. Come Ground, Center, Balance and de-stress. Bring the stress levels down ahead of the … [Read more...]
Fit-Pea Checks Out Project Sculpt, Laura Hip Fit, Asana Soul Yoga
Life really does come full circle. As I mentioned in my Chicpea Styles post, the initial idea behind this platform 5 years ago was to focus on lifestyle topics like fashion, food, parenting, and fitness. Then it became everything but, and it focused primarily on Jersey City (which we obviously are continuing to do and thoroughly enjoy). That being said, I get bombarded with … [Read more...]
Health Update with a Local Nurse: The Importance of Exercise, Part 1
by James Mueser
Everyone reading this already knows exercise is good for you, yet most of us don’t exercise as much as we should. There are several factors influencing this: not enough time, not enough motivation, and not enough knowledge, both about how important it really is and about how to get the most out of it. My goal is to improve all of these deficits by the end of this article. In … [Read more...]
7 Gyms to Get Your Workout On in Jersey City
They say STRONG is the new SEXY - do you agree? If you're trying to get fit but aren't sure where or how to start, rest assured that you'll find the right gym for you in Jersey City. Whether it's dance-inspired workouts or any variety of mixed modal training, there is a gym and a community of individuals who are ready to partner with you in achieving your fitness goals. Living … [Read more...]
Health Update with a Local Nurse: Heart & Circulation
Written by James Mueser
Like I mentioned in my first article, the heart is the second most important organ after your brain. That’s because it pumps blood all over the body constantly for your entire life. Blood is mostly water, which as you’ll recall is a nutrient itself, but it also serves as a liquid medium for all the other vital substances to move freely through our circulatory system. These … [Read more...]
Health Update with a Jersey City Nurse: Nutrition Basics
by James Mueser
As I mentioned previously, nutrition is poorly understood by most people. The reason for this is simple: it’s just really, really complicated. There are a huge number of different nutrients that all have their own function in the body. You need each one in a specific amount, and they interact with one another. So just about any bodily ailment can be the result of nutrition … [Read more...]
