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Here’s a PSA for you: Your brain is embodied!!! Like, it’s not a walnut in a shell embodied…the tendrils of your neural networks entwine themselves with your muscles, tendons, organs and bones. Never forget that your body is your unconscious mind! And when you move your body, you move your brain, too. …
Do you want that ache in your back to just up and disappear? I’ll tell you how to make it go away…but first, did you know that only about 20-30% of back surgeries succeed? That means that 70-80% of them FAIL leaving patients the same OR WORSE than they were before the operation. And according…
Do emotions get stored in the body? Absolutely they do! But it’s not just some weird wacky woo-woo energy spiritual phenomenon. The fact is, every thought or feeling you experience has a corresponding physical reaction. You cannot separate the two. Think about something stressful and your body tenses. Think about something pleasant and your muscles…
If you’re trying to fix your hunched back, you’ve probably tried a few posture correction exercises. These usually consist of stretching tight muscles and strengthening weak ones that contribute to poor posture. They sometimes also teach you to hold their body in an upright, “correct” position. Most people find this type of posture correction painful…
If there’s one universal truth that’s as constant as gravity, it’s that change happens. And when change comes, it can really twist your world upside down and sideways. There’s nothing more frustrating than feeling like you’ve finally got your life in order—essential oil bottles neatly alphabetized, yoga practice on point, and a bevy of friends…
If you suffer from digestive issues, you’ve probably tried a lot of stuff to heal your gut. Gut health is a hot (and relevant) topic these days. While the physical symptoms are unpleasant enough on their own, evidence continues to link digestive distress with cognitive issues like brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. You might…
If you have tight muscles, you probably think you should stretch more. It makes sense. Stretching helps your muscles to relax, increases flexibility and eases pain. Right? Err, maybe not. Recently I had a question about why I’m not very pro-stretching. And it’s true. I talk a lot about the fact that stretching alone won’t…
