So, I did a thing! I became a Doctor of Acupuncture. It was hard won and hard earned. I met a lot of great people along the way and couldn’t […]
The Story Behind The Wig
What’s Stopping You?
As a kid, I was stopped many times over from many things. Sometimes for things that made sense to me and many times, not. Today, as an adult, similar things […]
The Art of Reinventing Yourself
It isn’t easy. I wrote a manuscript that talks a lot about resiliency and what to do to develop it. I would say we already innately have it. However, with […]
One Day Vacay
I’m busy. Sounds cocky huh?But who isn’t these days?Unless you have life on lock and are on a spacious schedule and if you do and you are, kudos to you.Let’s […]
Practice.
I’d like to “come out” of my Buddhist closet. I’ve been shy about the whole thing because it was a personal decision and I’m finally ready to speak and share […]
Hey, Sir!
I recently went to get gas for my car and as I was pumping it, someone else at the gas station called out, “HEY SIR…” and proceeded to ask me […]
On the New, Fresh Year.
Ok, here’s the deal, I’ve been talking to a lot of people who have been looking forward to 2021. Many have said they can’t wait until 2021 because it’s going […]
Ducks? In a Row?
I recently drove to a small town in Arizona for a day trip. While I was there, I ended up visiting a lake that was created as part of a […]
My Soup Tale – A Cause for Pause
I love to cook! Most of my friends and colleagues refer to me as a, “FOODIE.” So, I’m going to share about the time I accidentally created RASPBERRY-FLAVORED BUTTERNUT SQUASH […]
Celebrate? Celebrate.
So, I’m wondering if you’re wondering – “What do you mean, CELEBRATE?” How can you CELEBRATE with all that’s going on? Layoffs, furloughs, people shifting work and careers, uncertainty, sickness […]
Postscript to My Life in 15 Minutes.
Since I wrote the blog on “My life in 15 minutes,” I learned one more angle how taking 15 minutes to do a task can help work through perfectionism. If […]
Breaking The Fast.
Here’s another blog on some nutritional mind-set wordsmithing. Do you eat breakfast? If so, WHAT do you eat for breakfast? Would you consider it healthy and balanced? Ever wonder WHY […]
Pivoting Our Relationship With The Word DIET.
I’ve been writing so many mind-set-based blogs and have been hyper focused on getting my book completed that I’d like to get a bit specific and talk about mind-set around […]
Perspective.
I’ve got something ironic to talk about this week on the topic of perspective. Pre-Covid 19, my clients would tell me one of their main stressors was loss of time […]
My life in blocks of 15 minutes. Procrastination and Perfectionism
Benefits of procrastination: If you’re a procrastinator, then I’d suggest perhaps finding things you can “get good” at procrastinating with. Like, if there’s that sugar-filled treat you want to eat […]
Consistency.
Here’s a follow up blog from the one I wrote about my pivot to ShayTheCoach Writing. It’s about consistency! After the pivot, I had much to do and recently got […]
The Cathartic Effects of a Career Pivot
Why writing? Why pivot ShayTheCoach to ShayTheCoachWriting? While I’ve been ShayTheCoaching with clients, I’ve also been writing. I spent the bulk of this year writing a book that’s now in […]
Pivoting – My Take, My Journey
Pivoting During Covid-19 Hi to all my STC folks, In the past couple months, many things have changed in many areas of life and business for many people. I’m not […]
Meet Dr. Ben Zorensky
Posture and our Body Just a teaser on my upcoming blog about posture and the importance of movement to counteract our long sessions of sitting and driving! Meet Dr. Ben […]
Posture and our Body
Posture and our Body Join me and Dr. Ben Zorensky of Naturopathic Athlete as we explore the challenges that our posture creates for our bodies. What effect does sitting and […]
I Don’t Do Guilt
I Don’t Do Guilt Recently, my cat dislocated her knee cap.I’m not sure I even knew cats could do that!I have humor and I’m the first one to chuckle when […]
On Solitude
On Solitude Solitude can be confused as isolation. It is not. Solitude is alone time, simply put. If solitude is used to recharge, refresh, regroup, renew, reinvent, recover, relax, rejoice, […]
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Explained!
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Explained! Have you been following my PRP video series? Check it out on the ShayTheCoach YouTube Channel to see all of the videos. Here is #4 […]
Consistency is Key in Resolution Management
Consistency is Key in Resolution Management Many people set New Year’s resolutions goals in January. But how many reach them? How many are still working on them come February? Well, […]
Parties and Potlucks: 5 Ways to Cultivate Healthy Choices
Parties and Potlucks: 5 Ways to Cultivate Healthy Choices The Holiday Season is here! There will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate. With these celebrations come plenty of chances to […]
Is Your Brain Fit? This Equation May Help
Is Your Brain Fit? This Equation May Help. I wanted to start this month’s blog off with a couple of open-ended questions (I know, I’m getting your thinker involved right […]
My Spain Staycation
My Spain Staycation ShayTheCoach here! Well, I am home from my adventurous trip to Spain. I gave two keynote talks at the 11th Annual International Conference on Childhood Obesity: Ketogenics: […]
Bringing the Science of Keto to Spain
Bringing the Science of Keto to Spain Ketogenics as it relates to childhood obesity as well as the benefits of implementing it into clinical practice. I wanted to share some […]
The Ketogenic Diet: Here’s what Moms Need to Know
The Ketogenic Diet: Here’s what Moms Need to Know (as featured on www.sistermom.com) I recently joined the team of experts at SisterMom.com, a site offering “real mom support” and great resources! […]
Shay The Learner
Shay The Learner My take on combining the worlds of science and art – and finding the balance. I recently went to NASM’s Optima 2017 Conference where I got to […]
Finding Stillness in Running Water – Part 3
Finding Stillness in Running Water – Part 3 So the next morning, I go to the hotel fitness room. As I’m doing my morning workout, I notice a few things. […]
Finding Stillness in Running Water – Part 2
Finding Stillness in Running Water – Part 2 Overall, rather than spending the 3 nights and 4 days as planned camping at Grand Canyon, we drive in and I spend […]
Finding Stillness in Running Water – Part 1
Finding Stillness in Running Water – Part 1 Ever heard of the saying, “People plan and the Universe Laughs?” Well, I had plans to spend my birthday camping with my […]
A Decade of Excellence
At the risk of being cli-shay (get it)? I’m going to write a long overdue blog post and it just so happens to fall close to the start of a […]
Kudos to International Childhood Obesity Conference 2016
Greetings! Shaythecoach here! Here, here. Here Here! Here’s a summary of my recent trip to Atlanta, Georgia for the International Conference on Childhood Obesity held at the beautiful Hilton Airport […]
Fighting Oranges—Peals or Pulp?
Hi guys, it’s Shaythecoach here! UrbanMonk and Shaythecoach apologize about the “Know Your Values” Post. It was published prematurely without the citations, quotes, and credits fully complete. It also […]
Childhood Obesity Conference 2016
It is with great honor to announce Shaythecoach will be presenting a workshop titled The Mind-Body Connection and its Impacts on Obesity at the International Conference on Childhood Obesity!!! Here is […]
Day 11: Mindset and Quality versus Quantity
Hi everyone here is day 11 of the “Shay Friendly Body Transformation Challenge” You can also follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urbanmonkaz/ Shay Vasudeva is the owner and founder of URBANMONK, a […]
Day 10 : Mindset & Fun
Hi everyone here is day 10 of the “Shay Friendly Body Transformation Challenge”
Day 9 Mindset : Like Minded People
Hi everyone here is day 9 of the “Shay Friendly Body Transformation Challenge”
Day 5: Mindset and “Nothing.”
Hi guys, it’s Shaythecoach here. Here is the video for day 5 of this challenge. It’s about the importance of downtime and, “nothing.”
Day 4: Mindset and Consistency
Day 4: Mindset/Consistency Hi guys, Shaythecoach here! I got excited and made 3 mini-videos for today. It was Sunday, so why not??
Days 2 and 3!
Hi guys, Shaythecoach here on Days 2 and 3 of this Shay-friendly body transformation challenge! These videos are being made daily so the back office is having to hustle!! I […]
Day 1 Mindset!!
Hi guys, Shaythecoach here on Day 1 of this Shay-friendly body transformation challenge! The following is the video:
New 60 Day Challenge!
Hi everyone, It’s been a while since I’ve done a blog post. I’m doing a 60 day challenge and I need your help to finish it!
Do You Have Upper Back Pain?
Hi, it’s Shaythecoach wishing you a Happy Start of the Week! What’s this on the left? It’s a picture highlighting the Rhomboid Muscles.
On Flexibility
Happy Weekend! Shaythecoach here again. My last post was more factual, on the benefits of foam rolling. So, this one is a personal and practical experience on flexibility…
The Therapeutic Benefits of Foam Rolling
Hi all! Hope you had a great weekend! Shaythecoach here, writing another blog post. This one covers a really neat way to stretch, releasing tight muscles! There is a SURPRIZE […]
Mind Body Connection
Hi All and Happy Weekend! Shaythecoach here, So, I’ve been teaching classes, training clients, doing nutrition consults and every one of my clients or people I’ve come in contact with […]
LIVE it, LOVE it, OWN it!
Here’s blog post #4…But again, who’s counting? Who’s that hiding behind the phone? Believe it or not, I always debate whether I should post pictures of my results…and I always […]
The Great Equalizer
Well, here’s blog post #3, but who’s counting. First, thanks to all of my friends, family, clients, team, and people who’ve been patiently encouraging me to start doing this! YAY […]
Options for Valentine’s Day
Welcome to Blog Post#2 and thank you for reading! There’s a holiday coming up soon and I was going to write a do’s and don’ts of Valentines Day to help […]
Recommitting to Resolutions!
Good morning and Happy February! I am new to blogging, but not new to helping people reach their personal health goals. It’s now February (how did that happen so […]
Introduction!
Hello, my name is Shay and I help people become the best version of “SELF!” I do this by offering Personal Fitness Training, Nutrition, Karate, and Tai Chi packages. Welcome […]
Your guns can get bigger
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The best equipment for results
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5 Ways to always hit your goals
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