What do you do when you have pain?
What do you do when you have pain? Many activities we do during the day have the potential to create discomfort or pain in our neck and shoulders. Many people run off to a practitioner as soon as they experience pain, wanting someone to help them eliminate the pain. However pain can be a signal […]
Imagine the possibilities
Professor Amy Cuddle is one of this week’s TED talk speakers in Vancouver. She speaks about the power of body language. In an article in the Globe and Mail Cuddle describes what she calls “power posing”, how assuming a body pose of power before a stressful situation, event or interview can positively impact how you […]
Focus and the Olympics
I cannot believe that it is four years since I was a volunteer at the 21st Winter Olympics held in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. It was great being part of the excitement of the preparations, training and competition. My job was to work with a team of volunteers to ensure spectators had a good experience. […]
Your Moving Back
Your Moving Back More time is lost from work because of back injuries than any other condition or injury. Common injuries include sprains, muscle strain, disk compressions and herniation. Back injuries can be quite painful and they certainly limit movement and overall functioning. We now know that complete rest is not the answer for most […]
Sleep
Sleep is a big topic of conversation. Every day I hear someone say they didn’t have a good night sleep the previous night or that they are notoriously poor sleepers. Insomnia refers to the inability to get to sleep or to stay asleep after waking up at night. Many factors can affect sleep including the […]
Less is more
Yoga is a great way to learn awareness and to increase strength and maintain flexibility. However, as reported in today’s Vancouver Sun, many participants present to physicians’ offices with yoga related injuries, many from repetitive strain according to Dr. Awan, a Toronto sports medicine physician. Dr Awan posits that one reason for these injuries is […]
Hug yourself to release shoulder tension
I see a lot of people in my Feldenkrais practice who complain of shoulder and neck tension. Visually I can see their shoulders hiked up to their ears and rounded forward. They find it difficult to move their shoulder blades up and down or toward and away from their spine. And some also remark on […]
Easy stair walking
Walking up and down stairs helps to maintain mobility in your hip joints, legs and back. The old agade use it or lose it applies here. People that don’t walk stairs on a regular basis eventually get rusty and then actively avoid stairs. Seek out stairs to help you stay young and agile. Aim for […]
Do you walk wisely?
Everyone is promoting the health benefits of walking. Walking is a great exercise to promote weight loss, helps lift our mood, can contribute to reducing cholesterol and blood pressure, is great for overal fitness and is a great way to get from point A to point B. A recent study suggests that walking for as […]
Walking Wisely and more: Fall Feldenkrais Lineup
Last week I wrote that I was excited to be renewing my relationship with the folks at the Pilates Group studio in Richmond. Today I would like to tell you about a new relationship and another new adventure. And read to the end to find out about an interesting new item I have for you! […]
