Skin rolling is a great myofascial release technique that anyone can use on themselves. It's great to release restriction and help your body get back to good working order. The breath is the key so if you start to hold it, back off and be more gentle with yourself.
Thank goodness there's more literature out that shares the connection with the low back and hamstrings. To me, knowledge is power and I'm sharing 3 pieces of information that will help you have more length in your hamstrings and a happier low back. Watch this month's video blog to learn my hacks!
I get asked all the time if it's ok to crack your neck or your back. Watch to hear my thoughts as helpful things to do if you have a tendency to crack yourself up. From a fellow (now reformed) cracker, I've got your back!
I had heard of Storm King before, but it wasn't until a couple of weeks ago that I had the pleasure of taking it all in with my own eyes. A group of my girlfriends and I rented a minivan and drove north. It was the perfect sunny fall Saturday to experience nature and art on such a large scale. As far as you can see, there are fields, trees, hills, and a pond; absolute perfection!
I had a conversation with one of my clients about his squatting and correct form last week. I have seen a lot of variations but many of them are bringing people closer to injury. I find that many people will sacrifice their form in order to "get lower" or do what the other people at the gym are doing.
There is no better time than the present to find or reconnect with your spiritual self! Some find peace in the words of others, but I have never been one to have a quote or passage that I turn to when times get rough. I find more tangibility in taking a yoga class or meditating to get in touch with my higher self.
I just love that I didn't have an agenda or plan for teaching you about the chakras, but they are matching up beautifully with the world around us! On that note, I am sending you lots of love and gratitude for allowing me to help you on your journey to becoming pain-free and learning from our experiences together.
It's that time of year when gyms and yoga studios are packed with New Years resolutioners who vow that this will be the year to lose 10 pounds. Maybe you are in great shape, but you want to make solid attempt at getting more organized or being on time. Whatever you have or have not decided, I'd like to offer that instead of thinking big, you go easy on yourself this year and do some small things that will actually stick.
June was the month of travel me and my husband. I spent every weekend on a plane, in a car, or on a train. Each destination was beautiful and full of family, friends, and sunshine! That was the upside. On the downside, I was feeling all sorts of discomfort from sitting more than my body is used to. After the first trip, I changed things up a little and made a mini workout in the seated position. If you travel for work or leisure, try out any or all of the following tips to get rid of discomfort.
