"Tight Pecs" Who has them? Computer Workers, Weight lifters, Car drivers, Furniture Movers, Knitters/Crafters, Assemblers, Senior citizens... and just about anyone and everyone who uses their arms in a forward position for an extended period of time. When these muscles…
Do you often start your Yoga classes with the "setting of an intention"? (def. an act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result). It is a powerful practice! Our thoughts become our actions, and an intention is…
Sore shoulder, achy back, cracking knees - could those be the signs of getting older that is the inevitability for us all? Or rather are those the signs of a body that hasn't been used, perhaps mis-used or even over-used?…
We all heard the old adage about walking, chewing gum and rubbing our tummy at the same time. What those kinds of complicated patterns do is stimulate our brain to work.. thereby creating more brain cells. It is called Neuroplasticity:…
Pain management clinics are as common as Yoga studios here in Southern California. Another clinic is opening up just down the road. I'd bet the majority of people are going there for back or neck pain, as these are the…
If you suffer from low back pain after sitting for extended periods of time, you might have a tight Quadratus Lumborum (QL). This muscle, deep within your back, can get chronically contracted and cause you discomfort and pain. One of…
Try this now! Stand with your back against the wall and notice which parts of your body touch. Do the calves touch? The buttocks? Is there a curve in the low back? Do the shoulder blades touch? What about your…
A show of hands in a roomful of 40+ yr olds will unequivocally show that the majority of people have some form of osteoarthritis. The location may differ, but the common complaint of pain when moving a joint is universal.…
Did you know that 25% of all your bones are in your feet? They bear your body weight with every step and every curb you encounter. Keeping them strong and flexible is important. But, did you know that moving your…
For some, Yoga is a Yawn! Thinking that it is only breathing, stretching and relaxing ... it can seem a bit boring. Now some people like their Yoga like that! But, for those of you who like a little pep…