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MONICA COMPTON
features
14 Massage and Weight Training
by Jarrod Fritz
18 Street Surfing
by Lilla Folsom
22 Diet Fad or Lifestyle Change?
by Andy Harnsberger
26 A Real Yoga Challenge
by Noele Pace

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7 Fitness
8 Featured Trainer Cover Photographer Ben Williams
10 Body Parts www.benwilliamsphoto.com
12 Yoga Pose of the Month Monica Compton is a 2003 graduate of Virginia
Tech University. An increase in the amount of
16 Interview promotional modeling jobs for both local and

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national companies, along with a top ten finish in
the Miss SC USA pageant, allowed her to pursue
29 Recipe her dream as a professional actress and model.
Monica began her love for fitness at a young age.
30 Sports Injuries A rigorous workout routine through college led
to her becoming a Wellness Peer Educator,
staff info lifeguard, and swim instructor. A one-time
Kentucky State Champion swim competitor,
John Di Giovanni | Editor/Publisher Monica continues to train regularly, participating
in step classes at Gold’s Gym, weight training,
Lilla Folsom | Managing Editor running on the beach, and swimming.
Melissa Weir | Proofreader

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Contributors
Kendall Damon R. Lilla Angela
Hicks Smith Folsom Adams Kendall Hicks
Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness Consultant
www.fitsherpa@gmail.com

Damon R. Smith
Local Professional Photographer
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Ben Frank Mary Jarrod
Williams Koch Ford Fritz Lilla Folsom
Freelance Writer/Realtor
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Angela Adams Bellin


Children’s Fitness Instructor/ESAC
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John Noele Andy Ben Williams


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Frank Koch, CPT, RD


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From the editor Mary Ford CPT, PTA


I would like to takes this opportunity to ask our readers to recommend who they East Shore Athletic Club
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personal trainers, group fitness instructors, gym owners, directors, etc. To nominate mmcleanford@yahoo.com
someone, just email me the name of the person, their affiliate, and why you feel
they are a top fitness professional. You can email us at fitpro@obliquemagazine. Jarrod Fritz
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College basketball season is underway. This issue’s interview with head basketball
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AGING
VS.
By Kendall Hicks

With the current U.S. life expectancy at 78


GETTING OLD
years, we may be living longer, but many of
our senior citizens are not living better. In-
stead of enjoying their retirement years, far
too many are finding themselves enduring
the last ten to twenty years of life battling
illness and confinement, due to a lack of
mobility.

When a person goes through life neglect-


ing to take care of himself with sound nu-
tritional habits and exercise, they will most
likely find himself suffering many losses as
he endures his senior years. These include a
loss of strength. Sarcopenia is the “fancy”
term scientists have given to describe loss of
muscle, strength and quality of tissue often
seen in older adults. Beginning around age
25, people who do not strength train begin
Kingsley Brooks is seen spotting John Carroll Doyle as he does
losing muscle mass. The rate of loss begins his shoulder presses while lifting at ESAC’s dowtown location.
at about 4% per decade and increases with
muscle a person has, the higher their meta- If you are in those golden years, it’s never
age. We also lose endurance as our aerobic
bolic rate and the result is a healthier body too late to start. Your body will respond
capacity is diminished, resulting in reduced
with less body fat. Strength training also to a strength training program geared to
mobility. Flexibility is forfeited as joints
aids bone density, leading to stronger, dens- your abilities. In the beginning phase of
change with age and the decreased range of
er bones that are less likely to fracture. any strength training program, consistency
motion is the cause of many injuries. Bal-
is more important than intensity. Begin by
ance is another issue as each year hospitals
No matter your age, exercise can improve lifting weights, whether machines, dumb-
see over 300,000 patients suffering from
your quality of life and you don’t have to bells, or resistance bands at least two non-
broken hips due to falling.
spend a lot of time doing it before seeing and consecutive days per week. Always warm-
feeling the positive effects. Research over- up before starting, then choose an exercise
It’s Never Too Late To Start Exercising! per body part (legs, chest, back, shoulders,
whelmingly points out that muscle does not
know age. Instead, it only knows use and arms, and abs) and begin with one set of 10-
We may not be able to stop the clock, but disuse. In light of this, a seasoned citizen 15 repetitions. Be conservative and progress
we can definitely slow it down. Although can anticipate gains in strength, endurance, slowly over time by adding weight and sets.
we all will “age”, we do not have to “get flexibility, and balance, no matter their age For best results, take advantage of one of the
old.” From the days of the Spanish explor- when beginning a fitness program. certified personal trainers in your area. Be-
er, Ponce de Leon, man has searched for a gin today, and you will have a happier and
mythical fountain of youth. There is such healthier tomorrow!
If you have not yet reached your golden
a commodity, and it is called resistance or
years, remember the old adage that an ounce
strength training. For more information on this subject and to
of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Tak-
ing care of your body now will help insure a learn how you can forge a lean, healthy body;
Strength training can build muscle and healthier and happier life in the future. feel free to contact Kendall at fitsherpa@gmail.
minimize muscle loss as we age. The more com.

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shoulder blades slightly He is retired from the US Army
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By Mary Ford CPT


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You may not see it, but that doesn’t mean you can ig-
nore it! Upper back exercises are great for improving
posture and relieving tension. It’s probably something
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you take for granted, but your upper spine receives
a lot of support from the muscles in your shoulder,
neck, chest, and back. By strengthening those muscles
through exercise, you can fend off issues of neck and
upper back pain.

1. Back Shrug: Here’s a truly unique exercise that


hits the upper back muscles like no other. Lie facedown
on an incline bench with two dumbbells. Rather than
shrug them, as the name implies, squeeze your shoul-
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der blades together and hold the contraction for a full
second. It’s nothing more than the reverse action of a
hug, or trying to perform rear laterals, as if you had no
arms. The effect is an amazing pump, probably the first
time in these muscles will have received direct work .

2. Bent Over Two-Arm Long Bar Row: Put


weight on one end of a long barbell. Straddle the bar
and bend forward, with knees slightly bent, until tor-
so is as close to parallel with the floor as you can go.
Hold bar just behind plates with both hands. Pull bar
straight up with your elbows in until the plates touch
your lower chest. Lower bar slowly to starting position.
Do not let the plates touch the floor at the bottom. Use
many small plates rather than one big plate. Keep your
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back straight and head up!

3. Incline Bench Pull: This exercise focuses on the


middle and outer part of the back. Lie face DOWN
on a bench and place a weighted barbell at the level of
your head. Place a block of wood under the front part
of the bench where your head is to elevate it and hit
your back from a different angle. Now grab it and pull
it up as if you are doing a reverse bench press. Remem-
ber to look up and keep your back flexed.

4. Reverse Fly: The reverse fly is a great way to target


the ‘posture’ muscles of the upper back. you’re The
range of motion on this is small as well - you only want
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to lift to shoulder level rather than straining to pull the
elbows up behind the torso. Begin in a seated position,
bent over with arms hanging down and weights under
the knees. Keep the back straight and the abs engaged.
Lift the arms out to the sides to shoulder level, squeez-
ing shoulder blades together.

5. Lying Cambered Barbell Row: Lie face down


on an exercise bench. The cambered bar should be
underneath of the bench. Grab a hold of the bar and
row it up to either your chest (upper back) or stomach
(lats). Lower back down to the start position. A regular
barbell can be used, but a cambered barbell gives you a
greater range of motion. 5
Mary Ford, CPT, trains at various ESAC gyms. To
see more information about ESAC and class schedule,
go to www.eastshoreac.com. Mary can be reached at
mmcleanford@yahoo.com or 843.729.9891.

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A CHAT WITH ED
CONROY
The Coach of The Citadel
Basketball Team discusses
the factors that led to the
success of last year’s team,
and gives us insight into
the future of the program.

Photo By Ben Williams

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Congratulations on a tremendous season last January or February, but we are excited to begin impact on the Corps of Cadets, our recruiting,
year. Your team made an almost unprecedented the journey. and on basketball interest in Charleston. The
turnaround in college basketball, going from 6 increased tickets sales and interest it should gen-
wins in ‘07–’08 to 20 wins in ’08-’09. In addi- Recruiting will always be one of the biggest chal- erate will be great for our Athletic Department.
tion, The Citadel earned its’ first ever post season lenges in college coaching. We hear a lot about It can help our other coaches as they can use it
bid. What are some of the key factors leading to how hard it is to recruit basketball players to the as a date to bring unofficial visits to campus to
last year’s success? Citadel. Tell us, however, what you see as some see the excitement of a home athletic contest. A
of the selling points in bringing in potential re- game like that and many things you do in your
First of all, it started with the attitude, focus, cruits to visit the campus. program have rippling affects over your entire
and the hard work of our players. They ap- athletic department. Thus the support and the
proached every practice the right way. Our ability to see eye to eye on your mission with the
Academics, Alumni Network, Charleston Area, administration is essential.
guys wanted to get better. The players bought Beaches, Coaching staff, Teammates, Gradua-
into the system our staff was teaching, and then tion Rates, Job Placement, and much more. We
they instituted it in their play. They also had a have a lot to offer a young man. They have to In the age of “high tech” arenas, The McAlister
great summer leading up to the 2008-09 season. be the right type of people that understand the Field House remains a throwback to what col-
Secondly, our team had great chemistry. Our investment you are making when you come to lege venues were originally meant to be. How
players cared about our team’s success, and they The Citadel. much do you feel the atmosphere provided by
cared about each other. Lastly, I believe that we your venue helps in creating a strong home court
had tremendous Senior Leadership. Jonathan advantage?
Brick and Demetrius Nelson were tremendous I get truly excited every time I have the opportu-
leaders for our program. In the classroom and nity to talk with a recruit and their family about
what a Citadel Education can do for them. Those McAlister Field House is the 11th oldest arena
on the court, those two made sure we stayed on in College Basketball. I think that gives it a cer-
the path to success. talks are just one of the many things I really en-
joy about my job. I don’t feel I am recruiting, tain mystique. The thing that really separates
as much as exposing and informing people. I McAlister is the Corps of Cadets. Opponents
The pride of the cadets, alumni, and administra- believe there are a lot of players that want to take are scared to go to their locker room because
tion is evident in almost everyone you meet that a path less chosen, if given the opportunity. they usually have to deal with a rowdy sea of ca-
is associated with the school. As a graduate your- dets on their path on and off the court. I know
self, how much did this “Citadel Pride” have to our players can dig a little deeper for that last
do with you remaining here, rather than pursu- defensive stop when they hear their classmates
ing a higher profile job at Appalachian St.? getting loud and supportive.

One of things our players and staff are most What are some of the toughest venues you have
proud of is the way our Alumni and Citadel sup- played in your career, as both a player, and a
porters rallied around our team this past season. coach?
They helped create the buzz and interest with
their loyalty and interest. Our success this past There are so many it is hard to name them spe-
season meant a great deal to our faithful fans. cifically. Obviously places like Cameron Indoor
Stadium and Rupp Arena are extremely difficult
I think my staying at the Citadel was more about to play and coach. In college basketball on any
the current players we have in the program, and given night, when the matchups create student
the direction we are headed. We have great lead- and fan interest and the game gets close, it is go-
ership right now at The Citadel, with General ing to be difficult to play on the road.
Rosa our President, and Athletic Director Larry
Leckonby. I love being the Head Coach at The In closing, the success of last year’s team can
Citadel, and I am really excited about continu- bring high expectations for the future. What do
ing to build this program into something our You cannot have a successful program without you feel are realistic goals that a fan of Citadel
fans, alumni, and supporters can be proud of. the support of the administration. Tell us about basketball can hope in years to come?
the role that the Citadel’s administration plays
How does the team look for the upcoming sea- in helping to build your program. I think that our fans can continue to see our
son? teams play together, and improve as the year
I think as long as you have an administration progresses, and play hard. I think if anyone
We have a chance to be competitive in the South- that believes in what you are trying to do, then watches our team as the year goes, they can see
ern Conference. I think that the league will be they will be able to help you build the program. we take pride in getting better every single day.
even stronger this year. I believe almost every Support from the administration is vital in re- We try to focus on what we can control. As we
roster in the league will be more talented. We cruiting, scheduling, maintaining a staff, pro- prepare and focus on improving our skills, the
have a tough task trying to replace Demetrius gram planning, marketing, and so much more. wins will come. Our goal as a program is to con-
Nelson. He gave us probably the best scoring I believe that The Citadel is a place that you tinue to hang post-season banners in the rafters
post threat in the league last year. Our return- need to be flexible, open-minded, and creative of McAlister. If you are advancing to post-sea-
ers have been working hard in the off-season. when building a program. We have been able son, it usually means you have won more than
They understand that the expectations have to do fun and creative things like schedule a you lost, and your players got better as the sea-
been raised. We have a nice group of newcomers home game with Michigan State. For example, son progressed. Most importantly, we will con-
that we hope can adapt quickly to the Southern when they come to Charleston next year, they tinue to graduate cadet student-athletes like Jon
Conference. It is always hard to tell right now, will probably be one of the Top 3 teams in the Brick and Demetrius Nelson, and prepare them
we will really know how good we can be next country. I think that will have a tremendous for life after college.

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In the 60’s, skateboarding was
something surfers did when the
waves weren’t “on”. Kids cut
plywood decks and attached
roller skate wheels and carriages.
Wheels were made of clay which
would stop you cold on a rock or
twig, well, stop the skateboard,
you would keep going. The style
was controlled; reminiscent of
the surfing style of the time.
The introduction of urethane
wheels in the early seventies
revolutionized the skateboarding
world.

STREET
By Lilla Folsom Charleston School
of Law student
Diogo Ribeiro.

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SURFING
Charlie Callison,
warehouse manager for
Half Moon Outfitters,
gets around the
floor on his
longboard.

Then the Z team, a group of Venice, Califor- The tightness and ease of taking a corner is “Loaded Dervish” on You Tube,” Beezer
nia skate urchins sponsored by the Zephyr pretty amazing. “They are very maneuver- suggests, “and the movie “Dogtown and the
Surf shop, came on the scene. They would able. We ride these boards around the ware- Z Boys.” That’ll show you were the sport be-
ride the hills, skating towards the ocean, house all the time.” he explained.” In those gan and where it is going.”
watching the waves and maneuvering as if tight, little alleys stacked with inventory,
they were on them. we’re cruising through the aisles. It’s how
we get around the warehouse, go to lunch.
Their radical carving style came to them Like any sport, it is also all about balance
while watching Larry Bertleman surfing and core strength.”
in a movie. Cutting figure eights, rising
and falling across the wave face, inspired
“I live downtown and use the skateboard to
the Zephyr team to a more intense style of
get around, “said Tinsley Iselin, Half Moon
skateboarding and asphalt grades gave way
employee. “ It’s not something that I do all
to empty swimming pools. Their new style
the time, but I like cruising around town.
propelled them into the spotlight. Skate-
It’s good transportation. You can get a good
boarding was hot, and as the surfboards got
stretch using it too.”
shorter and more maneuverable, so did the
airs and elaborate moves that characterize
the half pipes today. Wheels have taken another giant step and
are once again changing the sport. “All
Then there are the longboarders. As some wheels are urethane, but now there’s the
skaters’ moves became more gymnastic and Orangatang. It’s a big, fat urethane wheel
that allows you to carve more. The wheels, College of
faster, there are skateboarders who still like
the soul surfing style of long turns and dis- when properly seasoned, will allow you to Charleston
tance. These are people who may bike to do controlled, big easy slides,” Beezer dem- student,
work one day, run another, and then grab onstrates while talking. Taylor Berk,
a longboard the next day. ” Longboarding is seen using one
is really just cruising on a relatively low Decks are now sustainable, mostly made of of her favorite
grade,” explained Beezer Molten, owner bamboo. Also, they are style specific. The ways to
of Half Moon Outfitters, “no ramps, just Orangatang wheels, combined with a deck get around
cruising-transportation. It’s almost a way to cut away, designed not to inhibit them and campus.
commute. You can noseride, carve to gener- the newer style of truck that allows for more
ate speed, and you can look cool going to flexibility, skateboarding is on the move
class.” again. “Check out “Loaded Dancer” and

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DIET FAD
OR
LIFESTYLE
CHANGE? By Andy Harnsberger

CLEAN EATING
FOR LONG-TERM
RESULTS!
Diet fads are everywhere. You’ve
got the low carb thing, the high carb
thing, the soup diet, the grapefruit
diet, the low fat diet, the high fat diet,
etc. These fads have hit every end of
the macronutrient spectrum, so I don’t
know what could possibly be left. Many
of us have tried these diets and have
also achieved really good results by fol-
lowing several dramatically different diet
approaches, so there is definitely more than
one way to get into great physical condition.
With all of these diet approaches, how do
you know which one is right for you?

When trying to decide which diet to


Model Brandon Caroll

follow, consider the following. Any diet


that you won’t complete is COMPLETELY
WORTHLESS. If it is a diet that is simply
too unrealistic to fit into your lifestyle,
then don’t even try it. You’re just wasting
your time.

Anyone who has tried losing weight and


keeping it off on the latest fad diet,
eventually learns a hard lesson: fad
diets do not produce long-term results.
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In fact, many people who try fad diets find grains, and lean cuts of meat instead of pro- it is less expensive to eat clean and nutri-
that after they begin to eat normally again, cessed and refined foods. To eat clean, there tious foods, it does require more time in the
even if more healthfully than before, they are a few easy principles to follow. kitchen planning and cooking meals.
more often than not gain all the weight
back, and then some. It is a frustrating and Clean Eating Principles When you eat this way you can rest as-
endless cycle of triumph and bitter defeat sured that your body is getting an adequate
that leads most dieters to give up altogether, Eating a meal every two to three hours (5 to amount of nutrients and energy, which will
resigning them to the fact that they’ll always 6 small meals per day total) to keep blood prevent your body from ever consuming
be overweight. What fad dieters fail to un- sugar level and prevent hunger. its own muscle tissue as an energy source.
derstand is that healthy, lasting weight loss This in turn will increase your metabolism
cannot be achieved through short durations so that you will eventually burn fat all day
of deprivation and severe calorie restriction. Combining lean proteins and complex carbs
at every meal. long. It will also provide you with the nutri-
Lasting health and fitness comes only with a ents needed to tone and build muscle. This
change of lifestyle. Clean eating is one such is a guideline, but the closer you are to this
lifestyle change that is highly effective and Avoiding all over-processed and refined lifestyle the better your results will be. Con-
relatively easy to implement, even in the foods (especially sugar, white rice, and sult with a nutritionist about how to achieve
busiest person’s schedule. white flour). your fitness goals by clean eating.

I am simply amazed at how many athletes Avoiding saturated and trans fats, instead Andy Harnsberger is a Nutritionist and
don’t understand the importance of prop- consuming healthy fats. General Manager of Gold’s Gym in West
er nutrition for maximum performance. Ashley. He has dieted both models seen
Sports Nutrition in its most basic form isn’t Avoiding soda and other sugary juices and in this article. Brandon is a competitive
rocket science. You need to eat high qual- drinks. bodybuilder and Ashley is the 2007 Ms.
ity protein, carbohydrate, and fat sources at South Carolina Figure Champion. If you
every meal. You need to eat meals every 2-3 Avoiding high-calorie, zero nutrient foods are interested in seeking Andy’s expertise
hours while you’re awake, which would be (i.e., junk food). and would like a free consultation, you can
about 5-6 meals per day. You need to make reach him at Gold’s Gym in West Ashley
sure you are getting enough calories from Eating proper portion sizes. 843.329.4653 or ahnutrition@aol.com.
your food that will allow you to maintain
lean muscular weight. Make sure that your
intake of vitamins and minerals is adequate Drinking water throughout the day to in-
to support your active lifestyle, and eat sure you stay hydrated.
clean foods that will allow you to burn fat Model Ashley Dew
all day long. When describing clean eating, it’s impor-
tant to point out what eating clean is not.
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The benefits of clean eating are numerous. Clean eating is not a diet, although it is a
Not only will clean eating drastically im- great way to reduce body fat, lose weight
prove overall health and wellness, but also and keep it off, while maximizing your
most clean eaters will find that they lose athletic performance. Clean eating is a life-
weight and gain a ton of energy! Those who style that requires time, commitment, and

eat clean also find that their new lifestyle pre-planning and is not just a way of eating
improves sleep, mood levels, and helps them that can accomplish weight loss or overall
to deal with stress more efficiently. Clean health just by doing it on the weekends
eating not only produces positive changes only. Clean eating is not about deprivation,
in the body, but improves many other areas avoiding food groups, counting calories or
of life as well. starvation, but about making healthy food
choices and providing the body with the
best foods possible.
Clean eating is not a new concept. Those
involved in any way with health, fitness
or nutrition, from fitness competitors to There are many health benefits to eating
personal trainers to health-conscious indi- clean, including fat loss, weight loss, in-
viduals, have known about eating clean for creased energy, clearer skin, shinier hair,
years; however, clean eating is gaining pop- better sleep, and increased mental well be-
ularity as a way to gain better health, easily ing.
maintain weight and as a way to lose weight
and keep it off for life. But what exactly is Clean eating is not complicated, nor is it
clean eating? At its most basic, clean eating expensive. Oftentimes it is actually cheaper
is making the healthiest food choices pos- to buy clean eating foods than it is to buy
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In September of 2002 author Paul Keegan

The
wrote an article for the small publication,
Business2 Magazine about unethical and
contradictory behavior in the yoga com-
munity entitled “Yogis Behaving Badly.”

REAL
The
The article discussed not just the expected
guru/disciple and teacher/student abuses,
but also the hypocrisy rampant in the yoga
community that has developed due to the

REAL
transformation of an ancient path to per-

Yoga Challenge..
sonal development and spiritual enlighten-
ment into a profitable business. The article
quickly went viral, and then went away.

As a yoga teacher and studio owner I have

Yoga Challenge..
Practice What
witnessed much disturbing behavior in
the yoga community, both locally and on
a broader scale. Within the community of
yoga teachers, there is a quiet undercurrent
of discontent. Many of us know that some-

Practice What
You
thing is very wrong, and we talk secretly
amongst ourselves, but few are willing to
speak up publically. I think this quote from
Donna Farhi, author and well known yoga

Preach!
teacher, sums it up nicely.

You “I have discovered that those who dare


to question or investigate the unethical
behavior of their peers are deemed to be

Preach! By Noele Pace “unspiritual,” “judgmental,” and lacking


in “forgiveness”. I would suggest that such
terms masquerade a deplorable lack of dis-
criminative awareness and conveniently ex-
onerate those that use such terms from their
By Noele Pace responsibility to prevent harm to others . . .
when that harm is preventable.”

This quote was taken from Donna Farhi’s


letter to the editor of Ascent Magazine, a
now defunct yoga magazine, with regard to
an article about a well known yoga teacher
having affairs with students in his teacher
training program. I believe it is exactly this
fear of being labeled “unspiritual” or “judg-
mental” that keeps the yoga community
from effectively self monitoring. Many pre-
fer to say that the offenders are just “on their
own path,” or that “the universe will take
care of it.” I would argue that we should not
judge the person, but neither should we ig-
nore the behavior.

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underpinnings of non-harming, truthful-
ness, non-stealing, sexual restraint, and
greedlessness has become something which
so often violates all five of its basic tenets so
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“...we should not judge
the person, but neither
should we ignore
the behavior.”

practice designed to help a person reduce a particular studio you will gain proximity teaching yoga, not getting a photo spread in
suffering by learning not to identify with to celebrity or that you will be with the “in a magazine.
one’s ego has instead become a platform for crowd?” This is an appeal to your ego and
narcissistic behavior and glorification of the insecurity. Through yoga, we are taught 4. Keep your eyes open. Sometimes we re-
ego. Some would argue that it’s just human that we should not identify with our jobs, ally just want things to be a certain way we
nature and we’re all doing the best we can. external appearance, or social status. If a ignore warning signs that are right in front
I would say we need to help each other do yoga studio uses this type of exclusivity as of us and we stay too long in a bad situ-
better; not through condemnation, howev- a marketing tactic to lure you in they are in ation and then become disenchanted. One
er, but instead by not feeding these behav- direct opposition to the very basic teaching of the things we try to learn through yoga
iors with money or attention. of yoga, which is to eschew identification is to become comfortable with uncertainty.
with external factors. Stay awake, keep questioning; don’t deny
For those unfamiliar with yoga, it might be the truth for your own comfort or personal
necessary to explain that it is not a form of 2. Are you being told that this style of yoga benefit.
exercise. Although there are great physical is “the best?” Any claims of exclusivity or
benefits to be derived from the yoga poses, superiority again go against the basic teach-
Some reading this article might deem me
they are just a small part of the practice. ings of yoga. Serious yogis understand that
negative or even preachy, but I would coun-
Similar to martial arts, the practice of yoga there are many paths to self realization.
ter with this: Yoga is the most valuable
is a physical and mental discipline that is Different practices work better for different
thing I have ever learned. This practice has
circumscribed by an ethical code. To those types of people. It is important to be seri-
literally saved my life. It pains me to see this
who are serious about their yoga practice ous about the method you choose, but be
beautiful tradition used for profit, name
this ethical code is the most important el- respectful of the path chosen by another.
and fame. It pains me to see how poorly
ement. To practice yoga postures without other yogis treat each other. I have great
the correct mental attitude and intent is no 3. Is the teacher interested in self promo- faith in humanity and I know we can do
different from performing gymnastics or tion and/or developing a following? Your better. Yoga gives us the tools to do this.
acrobatics. The ability to contort your body yoga teacher should be interested in one Yogis should aspire to be humble guardians
will not bring lasting inner peace, and the thing and one thing only – teaching yoga. A of a deeply revered and time tested practice
ability to see your true self will. sincere teacher knows that the student will rather than opportunistic profiteers. Na-
find them when the time is right. There is maste.
So how can an aspiring yogi navigate these even a saying “When the student is ready,
murky waters? The answer is to develop dis- the teacher will appear.” To push excessively
criminative awareness. When visiting a new for media exposure or to develop a follow-
ing is antithetical to the yogic principle of
Noele Pace is open to answering your ques-
studio or trying a new teacher ask yourself
non-grasping. Instead we are taught to do tions about the business model she has de-
these questions:
what we do to the best of our ability and veloped which allows her to pay the rent
1. Am I being seduced? Are you being not be attached to the fruits of our labor. while adhering to yogic principles. She can
given the impression that by practicing at In the case of a yoga teacher that would be be reached at noele@serenitynowyoga.net.

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sports
injuries PREVENTING
It may not be a sexy topic but it may keep
you out of our office and off the surgery
table.
SHOULDER INJURY
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The shoulder is one of the most dynamic
and complicated structures of the body. If
you compare it to any other body part, you
will notice that it does not have any real lig-
amentous structure holding it to your body.
That’s right! The shoulder is simply floating
on the body. It relies only on the muscles to
hold its position, stabilize it, move it, stop it,
and give it strength, and more. This muscu-
lar attachment system and lack of anchored
ligaments is what makes the shoulder the
most mobile of all body parts. Unfortunate-
ly, the more something moves, the more
chances it has to become injured. Here are
a 5 ways to protect yourself from unneces- Physical Therapist, John Kelley, is seen working with a patient
sary pain and costly treatment.
at Private Therapy Services West Ashley location.
1. SPECIFIC EXERCISES: Make sure you
just a fancy buzz word. A strong functional rolling force. A great source of training
are incorporating isolated rotator cuff and
core will lay the foundation of the structure would be your local karate gym. It may take
scapular muscle training to your current ex-
and position of the entire body, including only one or two lessons.
ercise program. They are simple, quick, and
the shoulder.
boring, but you must exercise the deeper
muscles of the shoulder. We tend to exercise 5. A DIFFERENT THOUGHT ON
the larger pectorals, biceps, triceps and tra- 3. AVOID REPETITIVE ACTIVITIES: FLEXIBILITY: Gaining and maintaining
pezius muscle, when it is the rotator cuff and A metal spoon is strong, but if you bend normal flexibility is important. However,
scapular muscles that are taking on most of it over and over eventually it will break. 10 minutes before a game or training is not
the functional work. Add shoulder internal Even if you have great posture and good the time to stretch the shoulder to gain flex-
rotation, external rotation, adduction and cuff strength, the tissues can only handle so ibility. Placing a tight muscle on a sustained
extension resistance drills. Perform 30-40 much. As we contract and stretch our mus- stretch will trigger the ‘stretch reflex.’ This
total repetitions with a resistance band, 2-5 cles they lose blood supply and may become will actually inhibit the muscle and may in-
pound cable or 2-5 pound free weight every weak. Try the 15 minute rule. Change ac- crease the chances of that muscle becoming
work out. tivities every 15 minutes or less. Pull weeds strained. Flexibility needs to be achieved
for 12 minutes then water plants. Rake for on a daily basis. Warm up stretches are
15 minutes then take a water break. If you for muscle activation, force preparation
2. POSTURE DICTATES FUNCTION:
are building a 2000 piece wooden desk from and testing ranges of motion required for
Our body is made up of pulley and lever
China, break it up into 15 minute stages. I the activities. Pay special attention to the
systems. If you altar the position then you
could go on all day, but the point is “take ability of the shoulder to internally rotate.
have changed the length-tension function.
rest breaks” and let the cuff recover before Reach back and place your thumb on your
Remember what your mother said, “stand
an injury occurs. low back, then try to slide it up toward the
up straight.” Well, she was right. If you sit,
middle of your shoulder blades. If one hand
stand or exercise with a forward head pos-
can reach but not the other, then work on
ture or rounded shoulders, then you have 4. LEARN HOW TO TAKE A FALL: We
gaining that range. This particular restric-
just placed your shoulder in a dysfunctional are all getting older and we do not bounce
tion can lead to shoulder injuries.
and dangerous position. The cuff muscles up off the ground like we remember. If you
will lose strength and are more likely to be are active in sports where you may end up
strained. The increased approximation of on the ground or if you just fall a great deal, Prevention is the key to a healthy life style. For
the boney structures leads to the cuff and you need take the impact with the least the shoulder you can start today by using these
other soft tissues to become impinged or amount of damage. Learn how to “roll off five concepts. For additional information or
pinched between bones. How do we main- the impact.” This transfers the impact force physical therapy needs please call (843) 766-
tain good posture? Core strength. It is not away from the shoulder structures into a 2121 or visit www.askmypt.com.

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