Working from Home Is A Pain In The Neck!

Working from Home Is A Pain In The Neck!  3 Tips to Prevent Neck and Shoulder Pain. Have you noticed how sitting has become your major activity working from home? Think about how much you’re sitting at the computer, watching TV, and reading those books that you never thought you’d have time to read? And,… Continue reading Working from Home Is A Pain In The Neck!

Pain Relief for the Professional Sitter

A few months ago, I was having dinner with some friends and was sitting next to my buddy Josh. He and I practice at the same yoga studio and are often in the same classes together. We were discussing one of our favorite teachers when he mentioned that he hadn’t been able to take class… Continue reading Pain Relief for the Professional Sitter

Osteopenia: What It Is & Why You Should Know More About It

What is Osteopenia? Osteopenia is a condition where one’s bone mineral density (BMD) is lower than normal. There are few indicators of osteopenia, such as pain or reduced mobility, and a regular bone density test after age 50 is the best discovery method. In my view, the test should be done at age 40, but… Continue reading Osteopenia: What It Is & Why You Should Know More About It

The Ritual of Self-Care

To most people, daily routines, such as brushing our teeth, taking a bath or a shower, and taking our medication, might seem so ordinary that we don’t even consider them acts of self-care but they are. If we fail to do those things, it will take a toll on our health. If we do them… Continue reading The Ritual of Self-Care

How To Develop Ease and Strength Through Mobility

By the time we are adults, most of us have developed a vocabulary around our physical selves. We gauge our performance of certain physical tasks or feats and quickly assess whether we are “athletic”, “strong”, “flexible” or “graceful”. Sometimes the narrative includes words like “uncoordinated”, “stiff” or “weak”. Depending on our experiences, any of those… Continue reading How To Develop Ease and Strength Through Mobility

How to Move with Grace, Balance, and Control

Learn how to move, climb, run, dance, and fall with grace. Start Out Being Aligned This is where movement, balance and control begin. Doing any exercise, any movement, even just stepping off a curb, or walking down the driveway can be harmful when you are out of alignment. This is fact, not opinion. Make sure… Continue reading How to Move with Grace, Balance, and Control

Slips, Trips, and Shoes That Grip: How to Guard Against Falling

When the weather drops and the snow falls, you can expect an uptick in news articles that advise readers about how to avoid falls. This New York Times article on How To Prevent Falls shares sound and practical advice about staying on your feet when the weather is icy or when you’re reaching for a jar… Continue reading Slips, Trips, and Shoes That Grip: How to Guard Against Falling

Avoid Winter Falls with Better Balance

What is your greatest worry as winter sets in? Many older adults share the fear of falling. And it is a legitimate concern. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of Americans aged 65 and up fall each year. This is a statistic that can be easily avoided. During the winter… Continue reading Avoid Winter Falls with Better Balance

Don’t Just Sit There! Change the Way You Sit

How you sit will be how you walk.      How you sit will be how you stand. How you sit will be how you move.      Watch how you sit. It will define you. Notice how you get up after you have been sitting for a while. Of course, a while is subjective. For some,… Continue reading Don’t Just Sit There! Change the Way You Sit

Tummy Time! How Prone Exercises Encourage Strength & Balance

While visiting family this summer, I would spend hours watching my then three-month-old niece lie prone (on her stomach) and explore the world around her. Nico would reach her arms wide, push her knees into the carpet, and with great effort lift her head from the floor. She would then engage the muscles of her… Continue reading Tummy Time! How Prone Exercises Encourage Strength & Balance