We love our outdoor lifestyle here in Santa Cruz County. It’s so easy to get outside, swim, bike, hike, garden, surf, and trail run. All this activity outdoors is great for our health, as long as we remember to properly warm-up our bodies. The main benefit of warming up is injury prevention. A warm-up helps…
Today’s technology-centered lifestyle is killing our necks and shoulders. Our desktop computers and mobile devices are giving us pain. Add in a long commute, and our bodies begin to show negative symptoms. We begin to experience conditions associated with poor posture and improper weight distribution. Shoulder impingement and text neck, are two prime examples. The…
Use Your Breath to Protect Your Back Low back pain: almost everyone has felt it and been frustrated by it. The good news is that there are some simple and effective ways to mitigate and prevent it. Belly breathing is one effective technique for relieving anxiety, stress, pain or tension. In 2010, an international study…
Low Back Yoga: Easy Breath and Stretching Techniques for Easing Low Back Pain with Ashlee Tatum Thursday, March 15th at 6:00pm Low Back Class is designed to relieve pain in the low back through accessible breath and movement techniques. It will give you tools you can use throughout your day to encourage ease…
Who knew that when those bugs were on their backs, running their legs in the air, they were getting stronger abs? Learn How to Strenghten Your Abs, Better Than a Bug.
