Namaste Noble Warriors! WHOLISTIC FITNESS…A Science of Motivation For What Lies Within by Steve Ilg,R.Y.T. Enthusiasm – or dedication – is known as �Alolya� in yoga. It is considered a critical quality to progress in Yoga. Emerson, a great Western poet whom studied of things Eastern, coined one of my favorite quotes, �Nothing great was […]
Namaste Noble Warriors! “There is more to life than accelerating its speed.” – Gandhi i know that yogis like me are not supposed to get too excited (or too depressed) during the playful and ever-changing flow of life (lila). but i am a very feeble yogi and in my anticipation of being once again in […]
Namaste Noble Warriors! “How much we learn by forcing ourselves to do things from our non-dominant consciousness and how little we grow by not doing so.” – coach ilg � I singularly congratulate the four – yes four – noblest of Noble Warriors who showed up for my HOUR OF POWER workshop on Sunday: � […]
Namaste Noble Fitness Warriors! How come so many herbalists or nutritionists say, ‘Oh, I always take this when I have a cold or flu!? Seems to me, that if you know your stuff about nutrition, you should rarely – if ever – be sick. Why take counsel from those who don’t live their talk? If […]
Dear Fans of Steve Ilg and Wholistic Fitness Tribe, The Direct Lines Archives, once again, are back in action. Thank you and I apologize for any inconvenience! WF Website Manager, John
SUNDAY, June 22 L.A. Workshop Series: Coach Ilg�s Hour of Power Powerhouse Gym 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. This class is the secret weapon for anyone�s fitness or sport performance! When all other factors are equal, performance comes down to POWER! Having qualified and competed in five World Championships in four different sports, Steve Ilg,a United […]
Namaste Noble Fitness Warriors! “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” Jimi Hendrix Here is some of your recent input…may it help all of our workouts this week remain strong and sincere. Always remember, Noble Warriors, the inner work that you do on ourselves benefits all beings. […]
Namaste Noble Fitness Warriors! yesterday, my intent was to crank off one of my favorite mountain bike rides, Sullivan Canyon, early in the morning. one might think that given my experience in daily workout rituals, this type of get-out-the-door discipline comes easy to me. it does not. i still experience struggle – like you – […]
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