One of the most frequent ouch spots that people ask me about is knees. After listening to what they are feeling, I always ask what has been done to help decrease the pain if anything. If anything has been attempted it has usually been a local treatment attempt, meaning they try to make the knee […]
In rest, we accomplish things that we just can’t do when we are awake and bombarded with information. There is an unconscious processes that we undergo in rest that allows us to live to our highest potential when we are awake. Put simply, in rest we recover and rejuvenate in mind and body. Check out […]
This is a great routine if you are working on getting over any hip injuries, an athlete looking to up your game, or just looking to create more balance in your body by promoting both strength and flexibility in your hips. If this is a little to intense for you right now or you have tension in the hips check out the my Hip Flexor injury -the Basics for some prequel hip action 😉
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Tis the season to be loving. Whether you have a special someone or not, you can’t help but be aware that love is in the air this time of year. If you are out of ideas or just want to try something new this Valentine’s Day, maybe try a less is more approach. After all, […]
More and more you hear about some world-class athlete who uses yoga as a form of cross training. Learn about the different ways a regular yoga practice can help to increase your athletic performance. […]
A fact of life is NO ONE will ever be able to take as great of care of you as you can.
There is never a better time to take care of you other than NOW. Whatever is holding you up, find something to motivate you and know that your body will appreciate it. Also keep in mind in the starting off phases that exercise is one of those things that will become easier and even give you energy with time once your body has adjusted to difference in energy levels. So go out there, do you, be awesome and get your fitness on! […]
Your responsibility in the whole scheme of things is to take the time and energy to really get to know yourself, keep a “pulse” on you as you evolve over time. Let the universe do the rest. If you are on the right path in life, chances are there is something you needed to learn from that adversity or maybe the universe has something bigger than you could ever fathom in mind for you so its time to switch tracks. […]
For more serious situations that will not dissolve with breathing alone, or are not as you feel they should be, by breathing you are giving room for the right situation to fit in. Just like with yoga, when you breathe deeply instead of forcing yourself into a pose you will make room for your body to naturally find it. […]
A great yoga class for me comes from having my breaths and movements acting as one while being challenged and just being in this “zone”. The cherry on top of it all is when a song comes on that punctually defines the feeling. Music during yoga is like a soundtrack playing in a movie; it can either make it or break it. […]
Whether you realize it or not, on any given day we, you are ridiculously and brilliantly blessed. Even on “the worst day of my life’ there is something that we can all sit down and be genuinely grateful for. […]