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Here are the video slides. (PDF) Your autonomic nervous system runs in the background, taking care of things like heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing, and it affects just about everything, including mood, mental clarity, digestion, and pain level. There are two parts of the autonomic nervous system. The "rest and digest" and "fight or flight" systems are often portrayed as opposites, but they're more like dance partners. Ideally, they work well together and balance each other as needed in the moment. Busy, stressful lifestyles can leave us yearning for calm, yet more often than not, we push forward in fight-or-flight overdrive. Instead of going until we have absolutely nothing more to give, what if we built a solid foundation fueled by our rest-and-digest system? The sympathetic system is not just for fighting or fleeing. It's a mobilization system that also fuels activities like dancing, active yoga, or a good hike. Less pressure, stress, fear, and worry. More peace, ease, and fun? Yes, please. The goal? Simple, accessible actions that make a difference. Sending love, |
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The intersection of pooping and yoga is... The squat. If you want to make pooping easier, put something under your feet to bring your knees above your hips. I've been using the Squatty Potty for years and have recommended it to so many patients. You could also use yoga blocks or get creative with things you already have around the house. Or, check this out. The new Sh*t Shoes bring the fun to mechanically optimized pooping. I love their retro vibe and educational materials. They sold out...
I taught a pelvic health workshop yesterday, and the information about peeing was a hit. When I asked for urination takeaways, these are some of the responses: Relax when you pee - sit, lean forward No power peeing Don't hold too long if you can help it Sip water throughout the day Peeing is self-care The bladder is a muscle! Yes! For the anatomy lovers, the muscular wall of the bladder is called the detrusor. It stretches and relaxes for the bladder to fill, communicates and coordinates when...
Hello! I've been working on yoga videos, and I'm happy to report the first one is ready to watch. If your hips are cranky and you don't feel like doing anything but lying down, I've got you. We can do both at the same time. You'll want to grab a yoga strap, towel, sheet, or belt. The practice takes 20 minutes and works well for easing into the day or winding down in the evening. It's available on Insight Timer for free, whenever you want to use it. Watch it here and bring on the happy hips!...