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One of my favorites!
I recommend this for almost all of my clients, first thing. It is not only a foot, ankle and calf stretch, but it influences the whole body in such a positive way.
Neck or shoulder tension? Do a calf stretch. Low back pain? Calf Stretch!
Sometimes I feel like Oprah.
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I tend to carry my tension in my neck and shoulders and jaw.
When we feel pain, like a headache or extra tension, our tendency is to not move. I want to cocoon and just hope it all goes away. But, what I've found to be really helpful is gentle, mindful movements that bring blood flow to the area...
Once upon a time, I fell apart, emotionally, spiritually, physically, broken. Postpartum depression meets pelvic organ prolapse, meets adrenal burnout, meets chronic insomnia meets newborn meets plus 3 little kids. The fetal position in my bed was the most likely position you'd find me assumed...
Several years ago, after the birth of my fourth son, my body was broken. In my search to find answers, I found movement (not exercise, movement). I discovered what it was and how it plays into my life. I read about how we are a sedentary culture. I spent hours on my couch researching. It made so...