How to Use Yoga to Relieve and Prevent Low Back Pain
Many people start their yoga journey seeking relief from lower back pain, but “there is not a one size fits all approach for everybody” according to Jason Crandell
Although yoga is most commonly thought of as a physical practice, yoga is an entire system that includes physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation, and philosophical principles, called The Eight Limbs of Yoga created by the famous sage, Patanjali.
I was recently certified in Reiki level 1, self healing and Reiki level 2, the ability to heal others. I had experienced Reiki healing from Reiki Master, Amy Kaufman , and I was curios about the process. I was a bit skeptical at the beginning and wanted to know “I Reiki Real? The whole experience was so amazing, I wanted to share it with all of YOU!
Many of us have taken fitness and yoga classes at a gym. Whether it is a fancy studio or basic weight training club, these facilities provide an awesome service, especially during the colder months of the year. However, when the weather gets warmer, there is nothing quite as wonderful as working out in the beautiful outdoors!
I was recently certified in Reiki level 1, self healing and Reiki level 2, the ability to heal others. I had experienced Reiki healing from Reiki Master, Amy Kaufman , and I was curios about the process. I was a bit skeptical at the beginning and wanted to know “I Reiki Real? The whole experience was so amazing, I wanted to share it with all of YOU!
Many of us have taken fitness and yoga classes at a gym. Whether it is a fancy studio or basic weight training club, these facilities provide an awesome service, especially during the colder months of the year. However, when the weather gets warmer, there is nothing quite as wonderful as working out in the beautiful outdoors!
I have now been teaching for over 10 years and one of the main issues that keep students from coming to yoga is wrist and shoulder pain. These issues can be chronic i.e. osteoarthritis or they can be acute i.e. broken elbow. The good news is, none of these problems need to prevent you from practicing yoga.
If you are reading this article, there is a part of you that already knows that you have the potential to be AWESOME, you just need a road map to get there. We each have our own unique talents to share with the world, we just need to tap into them. According to author Jen Sincero, “You need to go from wanting to change your life to deciding to change your life.”
IKIGAI (EE-KEY-GUY NOT ICKY GUY) IS A JAPANESE CONCEPT THAT COMBINES THE TERMS IKI, MEANING “LIFE,” AND GAI, MEANING “BENEFIT” OR “WORTH.” THE CONCEPT OF IKIGAI IS SAID TO HAVE EVOLVED FROM TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MEDICINE WHICH HOLDS THAT PHYSICAL WELLBEING IS AFFECTED BY ONE’S MENTAL–EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND SENSE OF PURPOSE IN LIFE.
EFT Tapping is used to treat an extensive list of conditions including: chronic pain., uncomfortable emotions, PTSD, self esteem, weight management, sleep difficulties, and limiting beliefs. Tapping is also utilized with chronic medical conditions, including cancer; because of the positive mind body connection. Tap Into Better health with EFT
Coping with a loss is one of the biggest challenges we face as human beings. The most painful type of loss we all deal with is the death of a loved one, however, there are other painful losses including a relationship, a job, a home, a pet, our health, and even our body parts that cause of deep grief. Grief is personal.
There are a lot of mixed emotions and a true lack of understanding about our core muscles Students often associate our core with belly fat and ask if we can work our core to lose weight. This is not how weight loss works. Sustained weight loss is not just PHYSICAL. It works best with a mind-body approach that addresses nutrition, exercise, mindset, and a behavior change plan.
More and more students are coming to class with limited mobility in their shoulders The shoulders are needed in so many of our everyday tasks, but they are often weak and unstable. To keep the shoulders in good shape, it’s important to create strength and stability in that area without putting too much stress on the vulnerable joint.