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Body
Side Bend for More Length
Living without length and space in our bodies may create a lot of pain. From low back pain to digestive issues and difficulty getting a good breath in. And that’s why I love side bending. Side bending, also known as lateral flexion, is a therapeutic staple. Lateral flexion has a number of benefits. Improves pelvic-lumbar… View Article
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Spirit
Parts Becoming Whole
We’ve all had the feeling of being disconnected. It doesn’t feel very good. And as goofy as it sounds, the individual parts of our body like to feel connected, too. And in the roughest sense of connection, our individual parts are connected. For many of us, this idea is usually understood the easiest from a… View Article
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Body
Increase Energy with Movement
Still reaching for caffeine at 3 p.m.? Check out this simple sequence you can do anywhere to help you beat the mid-afternoon slump. When I was working on my Master’s degree, I found myself burning the candle on both ends. Between my regular work, teaching movement classes, volunteer commitments, family life, and my course work,… View Article
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Body
Therapeutic Yoga Works
I am proof of the practice. Specifically, I am proof that a therapeutic yoga practice works. I call it “donkey work.” If somebody said you were a donkey, I don’t think you’d take it as a compliment. I, however, would like to be a bit more like a donkey. It’s not the stubborn part of… View Article
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Spirit
Increase Vitality Now
What is vitality? It’s a state of being strong and active. Who wants vitality? All of us! You can tell when someone has “it.” As soon as she enters the room, you sense it. There’s a spring in her step – a liveliness and vibrancy that is felt. This internal passion within us that is… View Article
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Mind
Relieve Stress Fast
Stress can be good. Really, I am serious. Stress can be a good thing. We’ve given stress such a bad rap, lately. It’s like the rotten step-child in a Disney move. We blame stress for just about everything. Well, like a good animated film, there’s always a happy ending where we all realize what we… View Article
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Body
Improve Your Posture, Today
It’s radical. I am not going to tell you to stand up straight. If you really want to improve your posture, you’ll have to let go of some old ideas. First, why doesn’t it work to just tell yourself (or someone else) to “just stand up straight?” Here’s the short answer. We have to deconstruct…. View Article
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