Stretching for Ballet and Understanding Myofascial Release

Most dance students understand that you can become more flexible for ballet by stretching your muscles. This is true, muscles can release tension and stretch safely. But many ballet/sports/fitness/cheerleading students and artists don’t understand myofascia. Myofascia is a tissue that surrounds and connects the entire body: all muscle groups and connective tissues from head to toe. This is not a […]

Strengthening of the shoulder muscles

The shoulder musculature combines two main abilities in the function of the upper limb, moderate strength and extreme mobility. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and is designed to allow us to place our hands anywhere we want in front of our visual field so that we can perform often complex actions. The socket of the […]

Good Writing Bad Writing and Market Forces

What is it that drives some novels to the top of the commercial bestseller lists while other books wallow in low bestseller rankings? What makes a blockbuster? Great writing? Maybe not. A while ago I published a blog, lower the curtain, in which I speculated on when and why the author of a thriller series should end and end it. […]

Benefits of Teaching Robotics in the Classroom

Today’s youth are very interested in science and technology. They also know that their knowledge in the field will open up new career opportunities for them. To spark interest in these fields, young people need to engage in technology activities, which will help develop mastery of essential technologies and energize the classroom. Teaching robotics in the classroom helps students become […]

The cycle of depression goes on and on

Depression is one of the most difficult medical conditions affecting a significant population of adults at some point in their lives. Depression is the health condition in which you suffer from extreme sadness, fatigue, overwhelming hopelessness, and indeed some physical symptoms of general aches and pains. Depression tends to come in cycles, making it harder to manage. Due to the […]

Career Clusters, a bridge between education and career planning

Since the 1960s, career cluster resources have been used as career planning and exploration tools in schools, learning communities, and organizations across the country. Career Clusters is a system that combines educational and career planning. Step 1: Identify career group interest areas Career clusters are groups of similar occupations and industries. When teachers, counselors, and parents work with teens, college […]

Destination Spain

Land of the siesta, everyday life in Spain moves slowly and runs late. Many travelers may be frustrated by the store’s limited hours and seemingly relaxed pace of life. But it’s this Spanish perspective – move slow, have fun, eat well and relax – that gives the country so much character – and why I keep coming back again and […]

If he laughs well, he’s a good man

Walking through the park yesterday, I heard one of the purest and sweetest sounds on earth. A little girl who fed the “ducklings” bread was so delighted with her experience that she clapped her hands and laughed. For me, there is something in the laughter of children that comes to me like few experiences in life. Innocent, spontaneous, a child’s […]