First day at the L.A. Times Festival of books

We got to the U.S.C. campus early morning on Saturday the 30th to be able to unload everything. We did pretty well, in fact in less than an hour we had everything organized and ready. It was a beautiful morning and all the exhibitors were very excited to be at this...

Can you touch your toes?

Stand straight with both legs parallel and slightly apart. Raise your arms up to the ceiling and slowly begin to roll down to your toes. Try to avoid bending your knees. Just do what you can without forcing your body. Drop your head down, relaxing your neck. Now feel...

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

I have been a book lover my entire life. My father used to read 5 to 6 books a month. He used to tell me that a good book is as good as a good friend. So I began to read all kinds of books at a very early age. Reading is one of my favorite pastimes, I personally love...

The Pilates body

The Pilates method is the only fitness routine that really addresses two main aspects of body training: strengthening and stretching your muscles as you perform different routines. I have seen amazing transformations in my clients bodies throughout the years. When you...

Shoulders down to avoid neck and shoulder pain!

Everyone has stiff necks, tight upper backs, and limited shoulders. Why? The answer is very simple. We all carry around our shoulders and neck the everyday stress and tension from our daily life activities. Not to mention all those long hours sitting in front of the...