by Barbara | Nov 9, 2013 | Restorative Exercise
Before I started restorative exercise, my clavicles formed a V formation. V formations help boost the efficiency of migrating birds and in aircrafts in military flight missions. However, when it comes to clavicles, a V formation negatively affects your neck,...
by Barbara | Sep 1, 2013 | Restorative Exercise
I was fortunate enough to write a guest post on Katy Bowman’s website a couple of years ago. I’ve reposted it here…. A note from Katy: This is the first guest post ever on KatySays, which has allowed me to get some extra family time with the new...
by Barbara | Jul 18, 2013 | Restorative Exercise, Uncategorized
I use a styrofoam dome for many restorative exercises. The following article is a guide to how I use the inexpensive tool for building leg and pelvic floor strength, as well as foot and upper body health Here are a few ways that I use this versatile tool. I keep one...
by Barbara | Apr 13, 2013 | Restorative Exercise, Uterine Health
Margo the Wandering Womb tries to wear high-heeled shoes. Chronically wearing high-heeled shoes contributes to osteoporosis, a weak pelvic floor, increased risk of falls, hammer toes & bunions, strain to the knees and hips, back & neck pain, and uterine...
by Barbara | Dec 27, 2012 | Restorative Exercise
The pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation, is the short answer I give to those asking me what I think about pelvic floor exercises such as vaginal weight lifting or Kegels. Below is my email response to a woman who asked what I thought about using vaginal weights to...
by Barbara | Dec 16, 2012 | Restorative Exercise, Uncategorized
Before starting my chin-up journey, I need to work on my alignment and upper body strength. Check yourself, before you wreck yourself: Try this to check your alignment: rest your arms at your sides, then look down. Are your elbow pits facing forward, or are they...
