Published May 9, 2013
Shelby Croft was following the playbook for most television reporters. She jumped from market to market, position to position, ultimately serving as a main anchor in Salt Lake. But Croft knew there was something more in life than market size. She moved to Milwaukee to get closer to home. She got married, had a daughter ... then got divorced. A single mom with a high-profile job, Croft's story is an interesting one.
Published Jan. 17, 2013
Oh, yoga: the pasttime of hippies and stressed-out soccer moms alike, that blissed-out exercise of Hindu philosophers. It has no demographic, and so it bears no judgement. There's just something so delightfully zen about it (and yes, I realize that I'm mixing Eastern religions here). It's, like, 30 percent breathing, after all. I can get down with any workout regimen that includes something called "heart opening exercises." And it's a great time to get into yoga here in Milwaukee.
Published Dec. 16, 2012
More than a decade ago, Bela Roongta started a small T-shirt and card business called belatees based on her love for henna and henna-inspired design. Today, it has grown into a larger business called belabela and her hand-screened clothing items, cards and art work are sold locally, nationally and internationally.
Published June 24, 2012
This week the Social Circle was asked, "What kind of festival is Milwaukee missing?" Here's what the people had to say.
Published April 6, 2012
OnMilwaukee.com's Molly Snyder wasn't sure what intimidated her more about taking a Bikram yoga class: the fact it was 90 minutes long and inside a 105-degree room or the fact she had not worked out in two years. Here's an account of the oh-so-sweaty experience.
Published Jan. 27, 2012
As January comes to a close, I've got one more fitness-themed blog for you. Hopefully, your resolution is still holding steady. If you've been stealthy, you have most likely established a new habit - so, congrats! Whatever you resolved for 2012 - keep it up and make it happen.
Published Dec. 27, 2011
Lynn Jack is a yoga instructor who is pairing yoga with winter activities at the Urban Ecology Center. The classes, which begin in January, will include a yoga piece along with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Published Nov. 14, 2011
Sophia Gatti Taylor is the owner of the holistic personal training business, Wisdom Wellness. She started the venture earlier this year after a succession of heartbreaking events in her personal life.
Published Oct. 8, 2011
Should any teacher, fitness professional or coach tell anyone to lose weight for any reason other than if weight is jeopardizing a student's health? Just like too much "hand to mouth" can create physical weight gain for yoga students, "foot in mouth" can create bigger issues for teachers giving unsolicited diet recommendations.
Published Aug. 24, 2011
In this latest segment of Milwaukee Talks, OnMilwaukee.com kicks back with 88Nine Radio Milwaukee DJ Doucette and talked about music, neighborhoods, yoga, goals, loneliness and whether or not he gets recognized in public often.
Published July 27, 2011
Three Saturday mornings in August, the Urban Ecology Center will host Yoga on the Tower, led by yoga instructor Lynn Jack.
Published June 7, 2011
Stifle your snickers - I am all about "vibes" and "energy." So, when I decided to treat my vertigo with a Western medical approach - a lot of people were shocked that the West Coast, hippy dippy yogi was trying what was usually her last resort as a first response.
Published May 7, 2011
I am in exercise exile. Banished from the gym. Forbidden to work out. This is my worst nightmare come to fruition. I love group fitness, home fitness, gym fitness, workin' on my fitness (thank you, Fergie) whatever gets me moving, sweating and pursuing physical health and wellness. Until I got vertigo three weeks ago.
Published Jan. 19, 2011
"Indians are not afraid to die." Those were the not-so-comforting words I heard from our driver as we were playing chicken with oncoming traffic during a six hour drive north from Delhi. Â I took that moment to remind him that Americans have not quite mastered the "live each moment like it's your last" mentality.
Published Dec. 18, 2010
With all the hustle and bustle involved with the holiday season, it's easy to lose sight of why we're doing it all. Dennis Hawk, a Native American spiritual teacher and yoga workshop leader, seeks to help others reconnect with the natural world with his unique teachings.
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