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Stress Relief Week

By Amber | April 16th

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After a week of culture shock I’m officially back on my San Francisco schedule. Bali, like Rancho La Puerta, slowed me down and reminded me to examine my daily stressors. Has a vacation given you this perspective before? Why don’t we infuse each and every day with stress relief techniques typical on a weekend or

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Be Epic Newsletter: Music As Medicine

By Amber | March 14th

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Treat yourself to a daily dose of music medicine! Isn’t music fascinating? Whether you are into Bach, Lady Gaga or Metallica, there is no denying that sound vibrations effect us on a cellular level. They can sooth the soul at the end of a long day, amp us up for a brutal cycling class, or

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How Do You Get A Grip?

By Amber | February 2nd

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Your eyelids flutter open every morning to a fresh day and reality to transform. Your neurons light up with to-do lists and jump ahead to stresses and worries. How do you stop the influx of negativity? How do you get a grip in reality and stay cool as a cucumber? Life is an evolving dance,

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Mexico Retreat Highlights Part 1

By Amber | November 12th

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Can you believe how time flies? A month ago I was inhaling and exhaling into a deep down dog, ten feet from pounding surf in the tropical heat of Troncones, Mexico. With my pilates, yoga, surf retreat in full swing, our blissed out clients, Tyler and I melted our stress away in the glorious surroundings.

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Escape To Shape: Pilates, Yoga, Surf Retreat

By Amber | July 1st

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Wow it’s been a crazy month! I’ve been busy as a bumble bee traveling, teaching, dancing and creating. Apologies for lack of consistency in my posts, but today I am proud to unveil one of my latest top secret projects. A pilates, yoga, surf retreat! As the meandering nomad I am, I can’t help but

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Breath, Posture And A Six Pack

By Amber | June 18th

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The sun’s warm rays are finally seeping into my San Franciscan bones. Waking up at 6am to blue sky is all I need to spring out of bed with a smile. The summer solstice, the longest day of the year (and my birthday!) is next Monday! I don’t know about you, but when the sun

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Neck And Shoulder Release For Perfect Posture

By Amber | May 28th

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Last time I addressed posture I had you face down on the mat strengthening the back of your shoulders into proper alignment. Today we release tension in the neck, chest and front of the shoulders to facilitate perfect posture. The most typical hunch or rounding of the shoulders stems from a weak upper back and

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