Susan Coach, Author

02/22/2026

One of my other literary projects was writing about the contrasting tap dancing styles of two black tap dancing artists- Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and John "Bubbles" Sublett from the 1930s.Their excellence in the art form came during a unique time in Black History called the Harlem Renaissance.This was a time of great poetry, literature and music in addition to dance. It took place from the 1920s-1930s and was on the heels of Hollywood's movement into the golden era of musicals. It was a time when Black Americans claimed their cultural brilliance unapologetically.

There is so much to explore during this time but musically speaking, Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong were on the scene. Bessie Smith was "Queen of the Blues" and Ethel Waters (featured in the clip below) bridged blues, jazz and theater.

In "Rufus Jones for President", a wide-eyed Sammy Davis Jr. dreams of becoming President. Here is a clip of 7 year old Sammy who seemed to be walking in very big shoes from a young age in this 1933 film:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCTlwGAP3oM

And...of course Rufus gets elected President. He is singing his heart out in the second clip. True star power at a time in film when the stereotypes were playing like background noise trying to keep the light of hope dim for black artists. It never stopped Sammy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VW08_rlsD8

In my next writing, I will compare the messaging of this film to the poetic magic of Langston Hughes during the townhouse parlor get togethers of black artists in this unique culturally "explosive" era in history. 🔥🎼🎷🎤

...the newly elected President sings to his "constituancé".Peace/Love/Tap

11/10/2025

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Author: Susan Holman
http://www.Susan.coach
There are 26 bones in the feet that are attached by cartilage, ligaments and tendons. How you balance on the bones of the feet is important for back and knee health.
Good posture begins at the base. How do you balance on your feet? Is your weight more forward or more back? Do you transfer weight subconsciously to the outside of the foot or do your arches lean in to the mid line of the body?
Simple shifts in weight transference can make a big difference in your posture and your foot health.
Also what kinds of shoes do you wear and do they help your bones in the toes track properly? If not you may run into an energy drain because your body will be working hard to compensate for poor foot alignment.
Stay tuned as we explore the biomechanics of the foot, knee and back with Pilates, yoga and exercise physiology. 💛
Let’s give a little gratitude to all the work the feet do for us everyday: 🙏
* walking up and down stairs
* travelling long distances
* keeping our bodies aligned and taking our body weight








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Original content by .nyc Susan Holman

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09/21/2025

Reverse flow of gravity works wonders on the spine, the neurological system and the blood flow ❤️

In 1976, an influenza outbreak struck several nursing homes in Vietnam with devastating force.
Lacking modern medical resources, a simple but ingenious idea made the difference between life and death.
At one of these homes, caregivers had no antivirals, no oxygen, no ventilators. All they had were towels — and attention. They improvised a technique called postural drainage: laying patients on slightly inclined stretchers or placing towels under their abdomen so gravity could help drain fluid from the lungs and keep airways clear.
The result was astonishing. While other facilities recorded dozens of deaths, in that home not a single elder lost their life.
The story remained almost unknown outside Vietnam, yet it stands as a powerful reminder: sometimes it isn’t sophisticated technology that saves lives, but ingenuity, careful observation, and human care. 💙

08/20/2025

Sivananda yoga ashram is a great place to be to learn about the yamas and niyamas or ethical guidelines in an immersive yoga environment. There are two classes a day here and the vegetarian cuisine is superb.

It’s always been a welcome respit for me and feels like a home away from home in many ways. 🕉️

The 5 Yamas are very strong ethical standards that apply to many aspects of existence and to life in general. I will mention 2 here for now:

Ahimsa is “non violence” and it refers to thoughts, words and deeds and even deeper….. if you truly practice a life of non violence you will not be harming animals nor humans. This includes being non violent in your thoughts and words to humans at some of the most subtle levels.

Asteya is “non-stealing” and refers to not taking that which is not yours. It can refer to intellectual property, mental space and all sorts of other areas.

We will explore more in depth both the Yamas and the Niyamas and how they pertain to living an extraordinary life of both service and love. ❤️

Also please follow me on my YouTube channel ://youtube.com/?si=Cq-hXP1rxSxxvGMp

Health and Wellness is an art and a goal that will take you to new heghts if you let it.

06/28/2025

The supplement industry is over the top and more is not better. It’s best to take herbal remedies and mild supplements that are based on your unique dosha or constitution.

Buyers of supplements beware!

When you have an Ayurvedic consultation with me, I will take your pulse for Ayurvedic indicators of imbalances and we will go through your unique health history so that the dietary recommendations are nutritious and feeding you at the cellular level.

It’s all backed by science. Now the mainstream is finally catching up to what Ayurvedic practioners and doctors have known for years.

It’s also the perfect balance to western medicine since there is still a long way to go!

Supplement-related liver damage is surging. 👀😬

06/18/2025

Truly Amazing!💚💚💚

When grass is viewed under a microscope, particularly at the cellular level, it can appear to have “smiling” faces due to the way its epidermal cells curve and bend.

This effect is a coincidental outcome of the plant’s natural growth and structure, not a reflection of any emotion or response to rain.

The curved shapes of the cells, especially when viewed under the right lighting or angle, can resemble tiny smiles. 

05/08/2025

Turn the clock to zero hour, it’s the starting of a brand new day!🌅 An Ayurvedic coaching session can help you see how your body in absorbing the foods that you eat and lots more.

The feedback you receive will help you tap into one of your natural superpowers: your digestion and absorption of nutrients.🥗🫜

On top of that, you will learn what your dosha or natural constitution says about your overall health: from fitness, to sleep patterns and best times of day to eat. ⏰

You will also learn about a variety of exotic plants, vegetables, essential oils and body beauty oils that you won’t find anywhere else. 👸🧴

So Let’s talk! Dm me susan@susan.coach

I’d love to help you shine.

04/16/2025

Stay on a roll everyday if you can! 🎲it’s worth it!

02/19/2025

The Teachings are Limitless

When you regroup and energize your inner life, you are tapping into a limitless reservoir. It can allow you have true freedom, self expression and power.

When the chaos in the world wears you down, you may be buying into limiting beliefs and negative emotions. Although anger is capable of fueling passion it can be exhausting of the energy isn’t channeled properly.

Social media is capable of bringing people down because of all the self focused instead of community focused posts.

Go for the community and your own freedom, self expression and power. It may be easier than you think. 🥰

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