Lengthen and Stretch Your Spine And Legs With The August Five Exercises

August 10, 2014July 2, 2025anne

The August Five are up! Did you know Dancer’s Pose is my favorite standing balance pose?

This month our theme is length! Imagine stretching your spine and lengthening your legs with these moves (ideally one minute each every day this week). Click here for detailed descriptions of these moves.

Want a personal demo for these moves? Join one of Fluid’s weekly classes or call Anne to schedule a one on one session. (503) 705-4762.

The August Five

1) Lion Drinking

2) Thread the Needle

3) Bridge

4) Scissors

5) Yoga Dancer’s Pose

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based Personal Trainer, Pilates and Yoga instructor and Licensed Massage Therapist. This post is meant to jog your memory about moves we have done together either in class or in a private training session. Please see your health care professional prior to beginning a new exercise program.

Welcome to Fluid Portland

July 25, 2014July 25, 2014anne

Fluid Has A New Address! 1644 S.E. Clatsop Street

July 14, 2014July 14, 2014anne

Fluid has recently moved to 1644 S.E. Clatsop Street Portland, Oregon 97202.

I must admit initially I thought Clatsop was a strange sounding word (and still am not sure if I am pronouncing it correctly) then I discovered the history. Fort Clatsop is named for a local Indian tribe who were friendly to Lewis and Clark.

If you have not visited the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park I highly recommend it!

The park is just past Astoria. This area is loaded with attractions including the Peter Iredale Shipwreck (see photo below of yours truly striking a pose).

And here are a few more shots from the Astoria area, the south jetties at Ft. Stevens:

The Astoria bridge:

And The Columbia, docked outside of the Maritime Museum:

Now I bet you will never forget the name of my street! I can’t wait to show you my new place. Appointments still available for this Friday July 18th and Sunday July 20th.

Call me to schedule your next massage today.

(503) 705-4762

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers pain relief solutions for her clients via Pilates and Yoga classes, and private movement + massage sessions from her Sellwood studio.

July Five Exercises For Upper Body Strenth, Core Strength, Standing Balance, And Hip Flexibility

July 12, 2014July 12, 2014anne

The July Five are up! For detailed descriptions of these moves click here, or better yet come see me for a private session this week. I have a few times available Sunday July 20th, Friday the 25th and Tuesday the 29th. Interested in a class? Click here for Fluid’s full class schedule. Message me and I will hold a spot for you.

1) Criss Cross

2) Medicine Ball Push Up

3) Big Twist

4) Warrior III

5) Pigeon

Anne McCranie is a Personal Trainer, Pilates and Yoga instructor and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers one on one training and group classes by appointment in her Sellwood studio. This post is meant to jog your memory about the exercises we have done as a team. Please see your health care professional prior to beginning a new exercise program.

Green Tea Sunshine Smoothie

July 11, 2014July 1, 2025anne

It’s the season for camping, backyard BBQs, trips to the coast, and days at the hot springs… anything to get us closer to the sunshine and into the water!

On my recent trip to Florida I was out on the beach in the middle of the day and got a little too much sun. I should have known better and covered up, but I purposefully did not put on sunscreen. In the past few years I have all but stopped using it. Instead I wear a big hat (see the photo below of me and my cute Mom on the beach) and bring a long sleeve shirt if I am going to be out for hours at a time.

I’m sure you have been told to slather yourself with sunscreen daily, even in the winter, however you may be doing more harm than good. I believe that getting a blistering sunburn is a bad idea and can cause permanent damage to your skin. I also believe that some sun exposure improves my mental and physical health.

Most commercial sunscreens are loaded with chemicals that not only keep us from producing enough vitamin E, but actually increase our risk of skin cancer. The good news is we can help our skin be more resistant to burning by choosing to eat foods that support our digestive health. This month I offer a delicious healthy not too sweet smoothie that does just that.

This refreshing summer treat is full of healthy, whole foods that nourish skin and may protect both against sunburn and long term skin damage!

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado

6 small ripe apricots

1/2 cup kale

1/2 cup spinach

1 cup blueberries

1 – 2 cups green tea

1 handful mint leaves

1 large handful ice

1 tsp spirulina powder

* Recipe makes enough for two to share

How to make

1. Brew tea to your liking and let cool. I used organic loose leaf jasmine green tea from Whole Foods. You can also apply green tea bags to your skin topically for more relief from a long day in the sun.

2. Chop or tear up all of your greens – kale, spinach, mint – and measure out amounts.

3. Combine all ingredients in your blender (starting with just 1 cup of green tea to begin with) and blend thoroughly until you reach desired consistency. Add more ice to thicken and cool, add more tea if you want a thinner smoothie.

4. Pour in a fun cocktail glass, top with some blueberries and a sprig of mint, and sip on this!

Enjoy!

Anne McCranie, owner of Fluid Movement + Massage, is a Portland (Sellwood) Oregon based Licensed Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer. She offers this recipe to tickle your taste buds. Please see your medical professional for specific dietary advice.