Helpful Stretches & Breathing Techniques

We all keep hearing about the importance of moving our bodies. It get's talked about so much that overload can put us in shutdown mode. Everyone has an opinion about it, or a claim to solve all of your movement issues. The truth is, we have to move and we have to find a type of movement that feels comfortable to us. If it doesn't feel good, we aren't going to do it.

The less we move the more unstable the body becomes. The more unstable the body becomes, the more unstable the mind can become. Catch my drift....

So, how do we tackle this situation? We tackle it with simplicity, consistency, and love.

Balance matters because it helps keep us upright and stable on our feet. Without it, we are at risk of toppling over.

Balance can be improved with basic strength training, Yoga, Walking, dancing and a slew…

Welcome to the group! This is a fun place to get help with stretching and breathing tools. Keep in mind that you are responsible for your own body, at all times. Nothing should cause pain. Consult your health expert if something doesn't feel right.

IT BAND STRETCH: While sitting on a mat, with legs extended straight out in front of you, bring one leg toward your chest and cross it over the other leg (the extended one). Turn toward the bent knee, while holding the bent leg with your opposite hand. Gently hold the stretch a few breaths, then switch to the other side.

PIRFORMIS STRETCH: Lay on your back, with both knees bent. Cross the ankle over the other knee. Hold behind the knee. Many people know this as the figure 4 stretch. To deepen the stretch, have both knees bent. Lift one knee toward the chest and pull toward the opposite shoulder. Hold for a few breaths, then switch to the other leg.

QUAD STRETCH: This stretch can be done 2 ways.

1. Lay face down on a mat, and gently pull one heel toward your butt with the same or opposite hand.…