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Help for Your Hands
Are your hands/wrists aching from being on the computer or texting too much? Is plank or your vinyasa yoga practice leaving you in pain? Do you suffer from “claw hand”? This rolling technique gives immediate relief and is perfect for … Continue reading
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My Go-To Pose for Stress Relief – Psoas Stretch
Attaching to the spine at the 12th thoracic vertebrae (T12) and to each of the 5 lumbar vertebrae, the Psoas muscles flow through the pelvis and insert into the lesser trocantor (inside) of the femur (leg) bone. A large muscle located … Continue reading
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Words of Love
Louise Hay has always been an integral part of my life. Whether it was her little blue book or her affirmations, her words have deep meaning to me. There is one affirmation in particular that I used to say. I … Continue reading
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Roll & Release – Shoulder Blades / Upper Back
Stress tries to make a home in our upper backs. Grab your massage balls and roll those achey knots right out of there! Give stress the boot!
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Shoulder Stretch and Reset for Anyone & Anywhere
Tight shoulders getting you down. Take a few breaths in this easy stretch to counteract slouchasana! It’s incredibly easy to practice anywhere. Your coworkers won’t even realize that you’re a super yogi in disguise! 😉
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Stacking Your Joints or How Does Your Stance Stack Up?
When we learned how to stand and walk, people really only cared about us not falling which was definitely very important. It was a great start but it was only a start. If only we all had a governess to teach … Continue reading
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Lessen Neck and Head Stress
Texting, working on the computer, poor posture, stress, and even gravity can all contribute to strain in the neck, shoulders and head. Those migraines need you to loosen the strain! Using your YTU Therapy Ball at the Mastoid Process will … Continue reading
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When Pain Comes to Town
I felt the possible beginning of a fibromyalgia flare last week. I couldn’t quite describe what was going on in my body but I knew it was waiting for me, if I messed up. If I did something slightly wrong. If I … Continue reading
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7 Days – Life Lessons Learned in Mexico
The sun rises and sets every day. Every day it’s a work of art. Gorgeous. Breathtaking. Awe inspiring. Have you sat and just watched it? Have you watched the sky above mountains go from pitch black to blue and red … Continue reading
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Pyramid on the Wall
I love this pose and if you’ve ever practiced with me, either in person or on-line, you’ve probably practiced this one! The reason I love it is because it targets so many different parts of the body at once. Some … Continue reading
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