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Category Archives: Movement
Windmill Arms – Help for Tight Chest & Shoulders
Release tight shoulders, develop better range of motion in your shoulder joint, open your chest, and fight “slouchasana”. Great to do when sitting in the office all day or binging on netflix! 😉 Once you feel confident with this shoulder … Continue reading
Posted in Biomechanics (corrective exercises), Movement, Uncategorized
Tagged arms, chest opener, flexibility, range of motion, shoulders
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Figure 8 Arms – Shoulder Mobility
Computers, poor posture, sitting, texting, etc. all contribute to the forward daily shlump. We tend to let the shoulders go where they want and they want to do what they’re used to doing so they slump even more. Fight back against … Continue reading
Posted in Biomechanics (corrective exercises)
Tagged arms, range of motion, shoulder, shoulder flossing, windmills
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Double Pigeon – Deep Hip Opener for Even Tight Hips
Posted in Asanas (yoga poses), Movement
Tagged asana, back relief, double pigeon, hip opening, hips, Yoga
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Chest Opener with Massage Therapy Balls
So many of us suffer from “slouch-asana” because of poor posture, carrying heavy bags, too much time hunched over the computer, or texting, or driving. Whatever the reason, this repeated hunched posture creates tension in our chests leading to shallow breathing, painful … Continue reading
Posted in Balls, Movement
Tagged balls, chest chest opener, pec minor, shoulders, subclavicular, YTU balls
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Shoulder Work
Posted in Asanas (yoga poses), Biomechanics (corrective exercises), Movement, Uncategorized
Tagged cow's face, shoulder flossing, shoulders, windmill
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Spiral Up
When I was in middle or high school, my mother introduced me to the writing of Louise Hay. It was the first time I had been exposed to affirmations and the link between the emotional and physical world. I wasn’t sure if … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Movement, Uncategorized, Wellness
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5 Reasons to Stand Up Straight
5 Reasons to Stand Up Straight*: Surprising Reasons to Stop Slouching- 1. Less back pain. Sitting in front of your computer or in the car all day — especially in a hunched or slouched position — increases pressure on … Continue reading
Posted in Biomechanics (corrective exercises), Movement, Uncategorized
Tagged back pain, better digestion, energy, good posture, headaches, Posture
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