Author Archives: polina

The New Year is often a time when we make health and fitness resolutions, with the number of people hitting the gym in January exponentially increasing. But as so many of us know all too well, the truth is that … Continue reading →

Welcome to the WholeBody newsletter!     Follow @My_WholeBody   WHOLEBODY TALK now on iTunes!   Do you know anyone interested in Fitness Training? I currently have space for a couple more clients and would love to work with people … Continue reading →

Welcome to the WholeBody newsletter! Follow @My_WholeBody WHOLEBODY TALKnow on iTunes! Do you know anyone interested in Fitness Training?I currently have space for a couple more clients and would love to work with people who are looking to get more … Continue reading →

Welcome to the WholeBody newsletter! Follow @My_WholeBody WHOLEBODY TALKnow on iTunes! Do you know anyone interested in Fitness Training?I currently have space for a couple more clients and would love to work with people who are looking to get more … Continue reading →

Welcome to the WholeBody newsletter! Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter WHOLEBODY TALKnow on iTunes! Do you know anyone interested in Fitness Training?I currently have space for a couple more clients and would love to work with people who are … Continue reading →

Welcome to the WholeBody newsletter! Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter WHOLEBODY TALKnow on iTunes! Do you know anyone interested in Fitness Training?I currently have space for a couple more clients and would love to work with people who are … Continue reading →

A woman came to me for her first fitness training  session yesterday; we’ve known each other for a couple of years in the context of a theater group but this is the first time we’ve talked one on one. She’s … Continue reading →

I’ve been overwhelmed the last couple of days as thoughts of “I’m a failure, I feel stuck, I feel alone in this…” continue to cycle on repeat as stories around money and the ego thinking I don’t have enough continue … Continue reading →

I recently returned home from my first 10 day silent Vipassana meditation retreat. It’s hard to say exactly what compelled me to go as I think often our spiritual draws come from a place outside of the rational, conscious mind, but I … Continue reading →

My Mom is visiting and wanted some Magnesium  (b/c Tim Ferriss claims it helps you sleep better) So we took a trip to GNC; along with Diet Shakes and supplements, this is what I found….  Okay, first off, to state the obvious, these products … Continue reading →

On May 1, we’re launching WholeBody Workouts, a  fun, creative online workout series! So, I teamed up with  the amazing photographer, Seth Golub, http://www.sethoscope.net/, to take photos that would capture ‘joyful fitness!’ Here’s what ensued…

Dear Friends, Literary Clown Foolery is this Friday!!! I am sooooooo excited for this event, has we have INCREDIBLE performers and really fun content based off of Tim Ferriss’ The Four Hour Body! It’s at 8pm, at the Book Smith, … Continue reading →

PLAYA PREPARATION BOOTCAMP!   Do you want to look and feel fabulous while dancing the day away in the playa this summer(naked or not!)? And would you like to have a blast while exercising, learning new skills such as hula-hooping, handstands … Continue reading →

Great Article on the difference in weight loss between men and women; finally someone is talking about menstral cycles in relation to weight loss! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/manuel-villacorta/not-all-weight-loss-is-cr_b_835113.html

12 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss and Wellness! Healthy Habit #1: Drink Water and Lots of It! Drink at least half your body weight in ounces each day! Getting enough water is vital to helping the body flush out toxins and … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking about judgments lately, initially spurred by the recognition of  my own judgments that would pop up about passing strangers or people I was just meeting. I was becoming increasingly frustrated by the often dark and completely superficial nature of … Continue reading →

Rosana, an amazing nutritionist of www.thekitchenaffairs.com, and I will be co-teaching a weight loss seminar on November 14. I’m really excited about this workshop, as it’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while and look forward to see it … Continue reading →

Yesterday I interviewed Billy Polson on my radio show, WholeBody Talk: http://www.fccfreeradio.com/?page_id=630.  Billy is the owner of DIAKADI Body, www.Diakdadibody.com, a beautiful fitness and wellness center is San Francisco. He was named one of the best 100 trainers in the … Continue reading →

I recently returned home from Burning Man. And while at times the chaos, the elements, the hyper stimulation and the abundance of temptation felt overwhelming, I have come home feeling transformed.  I didn’t necessarily anticipate it going in, but much … Continue reading →

I’m back in Boston, visiting family and friends, and spending time by the Cape Cod Sea Side. I came back here because I had been feeling so unlike myself and wanted a place to reconnect and recharge. It’s been beautiful … Continue reading →

I haven’t written in a while.  I haven’t felt like myself in a while, I keep thinking, ‘where has my spirit gone…’ I went to the Landmark Forum last weekend in San Jose, I stayed in a Motel 6 and … Continue reading →

I’ve been living into a fairly dark cloud recently, a feeling of emptiness like I haven’t felt in some years. There are not so much thoughts as feelings of numbness, sometimes sadness, as if my spirit decided it wanted a … Continue reading →

I’ve just returned home from the Medea Project’s writing workshop. Today’s assignment was to write about miracles. One woman wrote about having her own home after being homeless and another told her of raising her granddaughter who was born in … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I was feeling overwhelmed (and consequently craving ice cream!) by all the lifestyle changes that I haven’t yet made (i.e. eating purely organic, cutting out sugar, drinking clean water, eating for my metabolic type, doing more qi gong…blah blah … Continue reading →

Three days ago I made a commitment to post a healthy tip a day. Yesterday, instead of writing healthy tip #3, I spent the evening in bed, eating a pint of Ben and Jerry’s Macadamia Nut Ice Cream, thinking how … Continue reading →

My dad recently sent me this article from the Wall Street Journal: To Double the odds of seeing 85: Get a Move On! When it comes to longevity, regular exercise may be the most potent weapon against disease “‘If you … Continue reading →

So I’ve decided to start adding a ‘Get Healthy Tip’ a day, which will be simple tips for healthy weight loss, maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and feeling your best!  If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me … Continue reading →

High Fructose Corn Syrup Commercial My Best Friend just sent me this video, it’s put out by the Corn Industry to send the message that High Fructose Corn Syrup is actually not that bad.  It’s advertisements like this that makes … Continue reading →

So the often ‘anti-corporation,’ sometimes overly quoombaya liberal in me is slightly embarrassed to admit that I frequent the 9th avenue Starbucks around the corner from my apartment. Since the beginning of 2010, I’ve noticed they’ve launched a “Real Food’ … Continue reading →

At this point in my life, I’m really interested in understanding what it takes to transform and heal our bodies, on a physical, nutritional, emotional, psychological and spiritual level.  There has been much learning in the process, and much learning … Continue reading →

Click to Play Tim King. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Tim King and they talked about Family Constellation Work— an effective therapeutic process that helps to break destructive family patterns of unhappiness, illness,failure and addiction (www.hellingerpa.com). … Continue reading →

  Click to Play     Guy and Ilan Ferdman. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Guy and Ilan Ferdman, the founders of SatoriPrime.Com, on how to create a successful business based off of our dreams! Guy … Continue reading →

Click to Play Kate Winch. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Kate Winch, the founder of Rejuvenation, about Emotional Freedom Technique and then led a session that listeners can follow along with! Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is … Continue reading →

Click to Play Jay Rosenberg. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Jay Rosenberg, the director of Hayes Valley FarmAn Urban, Community Run Farm in San Francisco! Jay and Polina talked about what it means to create sustainability … Continue reading →

Click to Play Michelle Olsen. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with amazing Career/Life Coach, Michelle Olsen, the founder of Green Light Coaching! Having herself gone through a major career change, Michelle helps others find their callings and … Continue reading →

Click to Play Eric Brown and Jesse Martinez. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with extraordinary individuals who are using technology to create a positive impact on the world! Eric Brown is the founder of the Mindful Moon … Continue reading →

Click to Play Erin Reese. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Erin Reese– an Astrologer, Intuitive Consultant and Author of the book Bindi Girl: Diving Deep into the Heart of India! Erin Reese is a one-of-a-kind explorer. … Continue reading →

Click to Play Ben Rutkevitz. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Ben Rutkevitz, who originally introduced her to Vipassana 6 years back! Ben Rutkevitz shared his path with meditation, the philosophy around Vipassana, as well as talked … Continue reading →

Click to Play Alicia Davon. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke again with Alicia Davon, the co-leader of Erwan Davon Teachings, dedicated to helping people create the Love Lives of their Dreams! Alicia is a deeply insightful and … Continue reading →

Click to Play  In this episode of WholeBody Talk, I spoke with Nate Miyaki and Shawn Toussaint, two extraordinary Natural Body Builders and Fitness Trainers.  In the world of Body Building, Steroids can be rampant, and I am deeply inspired by … Continue reading →

Click to Play Charles F. Glassman. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with ; Charles F. Glassman, MD, the founder of the NY Center for Longevity and Wellness and the author of Brain Drain. Dr. Glassman writes: “My … Continue reading →

Click to Play Rony Gerzberg. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Rony Gerzberg, a San Francisco based Holistic Health and Life Coach who underwent a dramatic physical healing process and transformed her life holistically. ; The holistic … Continue reading →

Click to Play  In this episode of WholeBody Talk, I spoke with Jator Pierre Gonzalez and Tara Rota, the founders of Water and Earth Holistic Lifestyle Coaching.  Jator and Tara are living examples of the work they guide, and in this … Continue reading →

Click to Play Ilonka Wloch and Pancho Ramos-Stierle. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with two extraordinary individuals, Ilonka Wloch and Pancho Ramos-Stierle, who have ; devoted their lives to being in joyous Service! Ilonka Wloch is the … Continue reading →

Click to Play Nicole Daedone. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Nicole Daedone, the founder of One Taste, (where they teach the 15 minute orgasm!). Nicole Daedone founded OneTaste in the summer of 2004 to create a … Continue reading →

Click to Play Guy Ferdman. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Guy Ferdman, founder of the Guy Ferdman Project, www.guyferdman.org. It was a great conversation as Guy is an incredible source of inspiration, wisdom and Love in … Continue reading →

Click to Play Carin McKay. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Carin McKay, a Natural Foods Chef and a Counselor, www.carinmckay.com. Carin has a very unique of supporting people through both the nutritional and emotional aspects related … Continue reading →

Click to Play Nipun Mehta. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Nipun Mehta, the founder of Charity Focus, www.charityfocus.org, which has given rise to several other organizations, including: HelpOthers.org, DailyGood.org, KarmaTube.org, iJourney, Karma Clinic, Service-eXchange, Karma Kitchen … Continue reading →

Click to Play Gabi Moskowitz. In this episode of WholeBody Talk Polina with todays Second Tuesdays with Brooke, www.soapboxtherapy.com, they spoke with Gabi Moskowitz, the founder of BrokeAss Gourmet, www.brokeassgourmet.com! Not only is Gabi an extraordinary chef and blogger, but … Continue reading →

Click to Play Erwan and Alicia Davon. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina was joined by Alicia and Erwan Davon of Erwan Davon Teachings, www.erwandavon.com, committed to people living the love lives of their dreams! Erwan and Alicia talk … Continue reading →

Click to Play Alica and Erwan Davon. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with the extraordinary Alicia and Erwan Davon of Erwan Davon Teachings, www.erwandavon.com, dedicated to helping people create the love life they have always dreamed of! … Continue reading →

Click to Play Rhodessa Jones. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Rhodessa Jones, the founder of the Medea Project: Theater for Incarcerated Women, www.culturalodyssey.org/medea/. Ms. Jones is an artist, an activist, a teacher, and an extraordinary human … Continue reading →

Click to Play Kate Northcott . In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with delightfully wise Kate Northcott, www.mindfulnesstherapy.org, a Therapist and the Director of New Perspectives Center for Counseling, www.sfnewperspectives.org At New Perspectives, Kate also supervises MFT interns … Continue reading →

Click to Play Andrea Thring. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with incredible drama therapist, Andrea Thring. Andrea’s thoughtfulness, intuition and wisdom is truly extraordinary. Andrea currently works with clients one on one, as well couples and in … Continue reading →

Click to Play Alica and Erwan Davon. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with the extraordinary Alicia and Erwan Davon of Erwan Davon Teachings, www.erwandavon.com, dedicated to helping people create the love life they have always dreamed of! … Continue reading →

Click to Play Robert Henry Johnson. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with the incredible choreographer, dancer and playwright, Robert Henry Johnson. Mr. Johnson infuses a mix of dance styles, including ballet, modern, hip hop and African to … Continue reading →

Click to Play Reed Taylor. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Reed Taylor, the creator of Method Yoga. Method Yoga combines Vinayasa, Pilates, Athletic Interval Training and Circus Arts to create a bad ass work out!!! Learn … Continue reading →

Click to Play Jaki Nett. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with the extraordinary Jaki Nett, M.A. www.thefeltsensemethod.net. Jaki is a former Playboy Bunny who became a college instructor and an international Iyengar yoga instructor. Jaki is the … Continue reading →

Click to Play Debra Zambetti. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Nutrition and Health Counselor, Debra Zambetti of www.debrazambetti.com. We talked about the role food can play in our own healing, what kinds of food can help … Continue reading →

Click to Play Brooke Miller. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Brooke Miller, www.soapboxtherapy.com, on what it means to take care of ourselves from a place of compassion, Love, in all its various forms, and how we … Continue reading →

Click to Play Aumatma Binal Shah. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Naturopath Aumatma Binal Shah about Karma Clinic, www.karmaclinic.org, a Gift Based Economy Alternative Health Care system in the Bay Are that offers conventional and alternative … Continue reading →

Click to Play Jeff McCoy. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Jeff McCoy, an amazing relationship coach of founder of Heart Connections, www.heartconnections.org. Jeff and Polina talked about what led him into relationship coaching, what are the … Continue reading →

Click to Play Billy Polson. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Billy Polson, Co-Owner and Founder of DIAKADI Body, San Francisco’s Top Personal Training and Wellness Center! Billy was named one of America’s Top 100 Personal Trainers … Continue reading →

Click to Play Faina Smith. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with her amazing Mom, Faina Smith, about parenting! Polina’s mom recently founded Parent 411, www.parent-411.com, a resource designed to inform, connect and support parents. She talks about … Continue reading →

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Click to Play Susanne Babbel. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with deeply wise and intuitive Susanne Babbel, PhD, MFT of Body Conversations, www.BodyConversations.com. Susanne is an Integrative Trauma Therapist and she talked about overwhelming stress that can … Continue reading →

Click to Play Jator Pierre Gonzalez. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Jator Pierre Gonzalez of www.evolutionperformance.net. Among many other fascinating things, Jator talked about where main stream knowledge around health and weight loss is causing us … Continue reading →

Click to Play Brooke Miller. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Brooke Miller, www.soapboxtherapy.com, a speaker, coach and consultant, whose mission is to change the world of emotional wellbeing, making self-discovery stylish and self-esteem sexyonce and for … Continue reading →

Click to Play Dan Griffiths. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Dan Griffiths, an extraordinary clown who has created Clown Zero, a program that brings clowning into hospitals. We also talked about clowning as a form of … Continue reading →

Click to Play Maho Ichimura. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with magical Maho Ichimura, an Energy Medicine Healer, www.thestarlotus.com. In the show, Maho talked about she first came to understand her intuitive powers and connections with Spirits. … Continue reading →

Click to Play Rebecca Rapaport Ness. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, I speak with an amazing Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Rebecca Rapaport Ness, www.ThousandGold.com. Rebecca shares the extraordinary philosophy behind Chinese Medicine and the impact it can make in … Continue reading →

Click to Play The Founders of the Hanuman Center. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Renée Rivera, Weihaur Lau and Parth Savla, ; the founders of the Hanuman Center, a beautiful center dedicated to Yoga, Integral Studies … Continue reading →

Click to Play Shana James. In this episode of WholeBody Talk, Polina spoke with Shana James. The co-creator of the Authentic Woman Experience, www.authenticwomanexperience.com, and a Relationship & Dating Coach, Shana is passionate about women having amazing lives, profound relationships … Continue reading →

• WholeBody Talk is officially an itunes Podcast!! http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wholebody-talk/id429136453 There are interviews with extraordinary people like Rhodessa Jones, the Founder of the Medea Project, Alica and Erwan Davon, creators of the Pleasure Course, www.erwandavon.com, and Guy Ferdman, creator of the … Continue reading →