Anyone who has searched the internet for scoliosis exercises or alternative scoliosis therapies, etc., has likely found conflicting information regarding yoga for scoliosis. I believe there are two reasons for this. First, I believe there are those out there that... read more
Early Intervention is the KeyWhen a child is diagnosed with mild scoliosis, the recommendation is all too often to “wait and watch” Or “wait and see.” In my opinion this is unfortunate, not only because by the next imaging the curve has often... read more
One of the most important things we can do when our child is diagnosed with scoliosis is to educate ourselves and our child. Knowledge is power, and being empowered makes us an advocate for our child and gives them a feeling of control. Knowing your child’s... read more
It is estimated that over 80% of the population will experience back pain in their lives at one time or another, often becoming chronic. Misuse and under-use of our bodies are often the cause: We sit too much, often with poor posture, we stand with poor... read more
The human body was created to move. Not only does it make us look and feel better to be more active, movement actually plays an important part in the functioning of bodily systems. Leading a sedentary lifestyle leads to weight gain, stiff muscles, poor circulation,... read more
I recently overheard a mom tell her son that bringing your finger and thumb together is meditation. Apparently our school’s safe key program is trying to incorporate meditative aspects to calm the children. I had neither the time nor energy to explain to her that... read more
Last week I talked about the differences between yoga and yoga therapy. This week I would like to discuss the reason, I believe, knowing the difference is important.I hear more and more stories about what can happen when someone advised to try “yoga”... read more
As yoga therapy is an emerging science, and since yoga itself is therapeutic, trying to figure out the difference can be confusing. My intention here is to clarify so you can decide which one may be right for you or a loved one. In this 2 part post, Part One will... read more
Did you know that stress is a major cause of dis-ease in our world? Stress is linked to anxiety and panic attacks, back pain, depression, colds and viruses, hypertension, insomnia, eating disorders, diabetes, heart problems and even cancer. Even if... read more
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience. Learn these simple practices to begin to bring balance back to your pelvic floor.
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