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 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lateral hip strength is essential for the pelvic floor, low back, and knee health, as well as maintaining optimal bone density in the femur. The neck of the femur is one of the most common sites of fractures in osteoporosis. When our bones are aligned correctly, they...
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 | Apr 20, 2012 | Restorative Exercise, Uncategorized
If you have stuck-up kneecaps, you’re at risk of having knee pain, hip pain, or other joint-related problems. According to the CDC in 2009, the total number of knee replacements in the US was 676,000, and the total number of hip replacements was 327,000! Of the...
by Barbara | Feb 19, 2012 | Digestive Health, Uncategorized
This is why I love the Squatty Potty: The platform that you put your feet on has a slight angle tilting away from you, allowing for tight calf muscles, so if you have been wearing shoes with positive heels most of your life, this is a nice feature. Even a one-inch...
