Knee pain affects almost every single person at some point in their lives. From sprains, to cartilage issues, all the way through to posture-related injuries and muscle tears, knee pain seems to play a role in the sometimes debilitating struggle for a pain-free life. We understand how the nagging, irritating, and oftentimes overwhelming pain in your knee …
“Core Strength”… You’ve seen these words on billboards advertising gym memberships, on the latest health-trend manifestos, and on the front page of your fitness magazine. You’ve even heard your close friends and family members chatting about the value of core strength. And yet, you’re not really sure what it is, why it’s important, or why …
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We are human, it’s normal to have off days and feel frustrated and defeated. First things first, just accept this and when those days come actually feel the disappointment notice what you might try to do to run and avoid the discomfort. Is it food? Binge on tv? Binge on alcohol? Make your self so …
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Whether you are conscious of it or not, your nervous system is being ruled by feelings of safety, or lack of. As parents we embody this for our children. Prioritizing their safety above anything else. However, as adults we often forget to put on our own safety mask first. Or, we don’t even realize we …
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Step inside any yoga or pilates studio, and/or gym and you will hear conflicting advice, instructions and cuing. Last week in my clinic in Encinitas, I was talking with a yogi who asked me, “How do I know what to do”? She told me that she wanted to take care of herself, she loves going …
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Morning!Just wanted to remind you the early bird pricing deadline for the Yoga Wall Training ends today! Why would you choose to take a Yoga Wall Training? Have you ever encountered a student with a limitation in mobility, strength or flexibility? How about a student that has difficulty accessing ideal ailment in a pose? Or a …
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“I tried physical therapy in the past and it didn’t work for me”. “I’m not sure physical therapy works…” I hear these statements all the time. Let me tell you this, if you are believing them you are only hurting yourself. Let me tell you why. Just like there are so many different yoga teachers …
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