Taken from one of the best, @VinnieRehab, founder of MYODETOX and mentor to my hubby. Let’s teach you something about your feet and how to keep them strong and healthy. When they are, you knees, back, and posture will also be healthy! (video at bottom) PRONATION – GOOD OR BAD?! [feet advice] . “How many of … Read more
Inflammation cont’d: BAKER’S CYST♨️ Are the back of your knees swollen❔ Do you get shooting pain down your calf❔ Does it hurt to extend your knee❔ I had these symptoms 7 years ago and after getting an MRI, I was told that I had bakers cysts (BC) at the back of both knees. (These symptoms … Read more
Video Below: WHY YOUR NECK STRETCHES AREN’T WORKING!!! One common mistake that I see people make when stretching their neck is their starting position. Many people begin stretching in a compromised position and half the time they give up because they don’t feel the stretch and deem it as ineffective. Today I am going to … Read more
Making a double chin will not give you a double chin! I’ve had more than one client tell me that they used to purposely stick their neck out to avoid a double chin. This #ForewardHeadPosture not only puts stress on your spine, causes tension in the traps, shoulders, back, and ribs, even hips! But … Read more
Without getting into the history or meaning behind Half Moon Pose or Ardha Chandrasana, I wanted to provide a quick tutorial on coming into this pose, alignment, and its benefits. This is one of my favourite standing poses as it incorporates (like most yoga poses) strength, flexibility, balance, and of course, CORE ACTIVATION. Some other … Read more
(FYI – this post has tonnes of photos!) This trip made me realize what little the city does for me. The fine dining is dandy, the touristy stuff is cool, but the things that will stick with me for a lifetime are the hikes and views out in nature. I don’t know if that’s part … Read more
Yoga at Your Desk Along with forgetting to breathe, we often find ourselves hunched over a keyboard or our phones and sitting at our desk for long periods of time without even moving anything but our fingers. I know how it is. I was working in an office and cubicle for 7 years. But it’s important … Read more
If you get knee pains after running or strength training, there’s a chance you’re like me – you have over-developed quads, weaker hammies, and hypermobile joints. Sounds fun eh? Flexibility is fantastic but too much can lead to instability and injury. Most of us think our hamstrings are tight, and believe hamstring stretches are key to keeping … Read more
There are many types and styles of yoga. Over the centuries, 5,000+ years ago, yoga has evolved from the East to the West into a more physical practice. I won’t get into the history of it all right now. But just know that yoga is not just about “being flexible.” That is just a super … Read more
Feb 29, 2016 is our leap day! I didn’t think much of it at first, but seeing how little time we all have for ourselves nowadays, I thought it would be great to whip this short video together for you. I themed it around jumps and leaps, like a frog, which will re-energize you and loosen … Read more
