by Barbara | Sep 18, 2012 | Restorative Exercise
I used to pee my pants (just a little) when I “walked like a lady” (legs close together). No, I’ve never given birth, so I can’t blame it on that—many women who have never given birth experience incontinence. Incontinence is not a natural result of having a vaginal...
by Barbara | Sep 10, 2012 | Mind Body Connection, Restorative Exercise, Uncategorized
I was feeling lost today, my mind going in many directions. I was feeling fragmented. Whenever this happens, it’s a reminder for me to pause, close my eyes, and breathe. I allowed my breath to expand my ribcage in a circumference. The mechanics of breathing...
by Barbara | Sep 3, 2012 | Restorative Exercise, Uncategorized
It’s a common habit for people to lean against their desks when they first switch to a standing workstation. We’re so used to furniture supporting us that we no longer have the strength to hold ourselves up for very long. When you thrust your pelvis in front of your...
by Barbara | Aug 27, 2012 | Restorative Exercise, Uterine Health
The alignment of your pelvis and the rotation of your femurs affect your uterine health, position, pelvic floor health, and foot health. It’s all connected! The image above is an oversimplified illustration of how femoral position affects the pelvic floor and...
by Barbara | Aug 1, 2012 | Restorative Exercise, Uncategorized
Below are some ways I increase my body awareness. I need to do this because what I look like in my “mind’s eye” and what I look like in reality don’t always match up. Just to be clear, this post is about awareness, not about judging yourself or beating yourself...
by Barbara | Jul 7, 2012 | Restorative Exercise
What benefits do you receive from walking? A. improved bone density B. pelvic floor health C. mental health D. cardiovascular health E. digestive health F. lymphatic flow G. post-meal glucose metabolism H. all of the above If you answered H, you are correct. A note on...
