Author Archives: Adena Atkins

Update: Inter-Galactice Artist Kindness Day

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Adena Atkins

Tuesdays can really be the worst. When I was 18, I noticed that each Tuesday I’d become impatient, itchy. By night, I’d be struck by the urge to go out and dance, but there were never parties. There was an … Continue reading →

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5 Minute Stretching Routine for Sitting

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Adena Atkins

I’ve just made another pot of tea which I’ll hardly taste, as I’m stuck home with a cold, rather than out teaching pilates. Teaching pilates is my other life. I’ve been a teacher for eight years now, I’ve worked with … Continue reading →

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Meet the Enemy Part 7: Taking Stock

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Adena Atkins

Note: This is the last installment in a weeklong intensive, with one or two exercises per day (which are bolded). Please, if you follow this series in full or part, share your valuable experience and reaction to the enemy. And of … Continue reading →

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Meet the Enemy Part 6: Harboring

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Adena Atkins

Note: This is the sixth installment in a weeklong intensive, with one or two exercises per day (which are bolded). Please, if you follow this series in full or part, share your valuable experience and reaction to the enemy. And of … Continue reading →

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Meet the Enemy Part 5: Combat

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Adena Atkins

Note: This is the fifth installment in a  weeklong intensive, with one or two exercises per day (which are bolded). Please, if you follow this series in full or part, share your valuable experience and reaction to the enemy. And of … Continue reading →

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Meet the Enemy Part 4: Agenda

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Adena Atkins

Note: This is the fourth installment of a weeklong intensive, with one or two exercises per day (which are bolded). Please, if you follow this series in full or part, share your valuable experience and reaction to the enemy. And of … Continue reading →

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Meet the Enemy Part 3: Recognition

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Adena Atkins

Note: This is the third installment of a weeklong intensive, with one or two exercises per day (which are bolded). Please, if you follow this series in full or part, share your valuable experience and reaction to the enemy. And of … Continue reading →

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Meet the Enemy Part 2: Habitat

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Adena Atkins

Note: This is the second installment in a weeklong intensive, with one or two exercises per day (which are bolded). Please, if you follow this series in full or part, share your valuable experience and reaction to the enemy. And of … Continue reading →

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Meet the Enemy Part 1: Taking Stock

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Adena Atkins

Note: This is the first installment of a weeklong intensive, with one or two exercises per day (which are bolded). Please, if you follow this series in full or part, share your valuable experience and reaction to the enemy. And of … Continue reading →

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29 Ways to Nurture Friendship

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Adena Atkins

This list is lifted directly from John M. Gottman’s book, The Relationship Cure. I haven’t changed a word. One reason I haven’t is that I trust Gottman’s take on this subject, more than my own. Gottman is a doctor of … Continue reading →

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