Health and Wellness - Fluid Movement + Massage

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.

Meet Saird Napolitano Designer And Owner Of Velvet Creative Studio

June 4, 2014June 24, 2025Anne

Do you need a graphic designer? You need to meet Saird! If you have seen my rack cards, brochures and fliers you have seen her work. She is reliable, creative, a good listener and communicator and does an excellent job of taking my broad concepts and creating beautifully crafted pieces of art.

She loves to help local artisans and natural health and lifestyle business find their voice and is currently working with a local gluten free cookie company. While she has mostly done print design work for me, she offers a full portfolio of services for small businesses. From establishing identities through branding (choosing colors and typefaces for logos, maintaining consistency throughout all aspects of the advertising campaigns) to product package design, and brochures. Saird has got you covered.

In her free time she chases after her super cute two year old Sacha and enjoys preparing vegan meals with her sweet husband Dan.

For a quote for your next project email her at Saird@thevelvetcreative.com or phone her (503) 388-9172

Saird Napolitano
Velvet Creative Studio
thevelvetcreative.com

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She loves meeting new people and introducing you to her favorite people. What friends of yours should Anne meet? Send her an email at Anne@fluidportland.com

Gentle Yoga, Mindfulness And Meditation Workshop Saturday May 3rd

April 29, 2014July 2, 2025Anne

Had a long week? Join Anne for an afternoon of mindfulness.

We start with gentle seated yoga to warm up our bodies and calm our minds, then explore your five senses with a mindfulness exercise, and finish with a guided meditation.

Who: You! And your Fluid family
What: 90 minutes total, the class includes gentle movement and sitting quietly with short rest breaks
When: Saturday May 3rd at 2 pm
Where: Fluid World headquarters 1626 S.E. Sherrett Street, Portland, Or 97202
Why: reduce stress, improve your mood, increase your awareness and strengthen your relationships

New to yoga or meditation? This is the perfect introduction. If you are not able to sit on the floor (like Anne in the above photo) please bring a pillow, blanket or towel. Anne will also have props to make you comfortable.

Click here and here for more info about the benefits of meditation.

Questions? Call Anne (503) 705-4762. R.S.V.P. to anne@fluidportland.com by Friday May 2nd to reserve your spot.

Anne McCranie is a Portland Oregon based Licensed Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer. She offers one on one training, weekly classes and monthly workshops. A list maker and go getter she is working on getting comfortable with stillness, silence and moving s-l-o-w-l-y and invites you to join her on this journey.

Get Happy To Improve Your Health!

March 20, 2014July 2, 2025anne

Did you know today is the first day of spring (yay!) and it is also World Happiness Day?

This is the second year in a row for this United Nations sanctioned event and this year they are calling on you to share your happy videos. This event was initiated by representatives from the county of Bhutan, which by the way ranks number 1 on the “Gross National Happiness Index”. This measures several factors including a people’s psychological wellbeing, health, education and living standards.

So why is happiness good for your heath? Studies show that your positive outlook affects your life span, rate of depression, even resistance to the common cold.

Here are some things that make me happy:

This video of schoolchildren in Detroit singing Pharell’s ‘Happy’

Reading positive news from the Good News Network

Going outside in weather like we have today!

What can you do right now to increase your happiness quotient? How do you improve your mood when you are feeling down? Let me know in the comments below…

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based massage therapist and personal trainer. She stays happy by laughing at herself often, getting sun on her face whenever she can and surrounding herself with positive people.

Get Organized With Casey

March 7, 2014June 24, 2025Anne

Who do you know who has recently moved, gone through a divorce, had a baby, changed jobs, brought their parents (or adult children) home to live with them? These life events can all create stress and you need professional help!

Working with an organizer allows you to take control of your life and equips you with the skills to navigate life’s changes with grace. Casey Hazlett is my personal organizer. After my recent move she helped me organize both my physical space and my business expenses so I am prepared to see my accountant this month.

In March and April Casey is offering six complimentary organizing workshops at local libraries.

Come learn her “Seven Strategies For Staying Organized” to reduce your stress and free up more time to do the things you love with the people you love!

Click here to reserve your spot in one of Casey’s March workshops.