Body-Mind

December 20, 2009

  • Yoga Pose to Aid Digestion through the Holidays

    In this season for celebration there are often times when the digestion system becomes a bit, shall we say, overtaxed.   Rich foods and larger quantities add up to unhappy tummies.  Relief is at foot in the form of a simple yoga pose, Rock Pose of Vajrsasana, that can be used to aid digestion in a healthy, natural way. (…)

December 10, 2009

  • Beating The Winter Body Blues

    Although we haven't officially entered winter by date, for those of us in WI and many other parts of the country, winter weather has arrived and with it comes the possibility of the winter body blues.   The winter body blues are those special aches and pains, spasms and pulled muscles that sometimes accompany the winter chore of snow and ice removal and even driving in slippery conditions.  Some of you may avoid the bulk of this because you have a snow removal service.  But for those of you doing your own winter chore work, whether occasionally or consistently, try out these tips to beat the winter body blues. (…)

August 14, 2009

  • Small Changes Can Create Big Results

    I was reminded this week how much small changes can create big results, especially when it comes to body mechanics. 
    It all started with a new bike ride purchased to hold all 4 bikes including my husband's non-traditional shaped recumbant bike.  I was thrilled!  Finally we could once again go on family rides…and off we went.  Long story short is that to get my bike on the rack, the seat had to be lowered.  Doesn't sound problematic at first glance but here comes the issue - it took me two weeks of trial and error and even a visit to the bike shop for professional fitting to get my seat back into it's proper place. 
    I know, you're thinking, "how hard can it be to get a bike seat into position?"  Well, let me tell you, when you ride a bike for 20+ miles several times a week, the position of the seat, and therefore the position of your legs and which muscles you are using, makes a HUGE difference.  Since I bike with the shoes that clip into the pedal, which do help keep the body in good position and uses less effort, where the seat goes affects the angle of my legs into the clips and thus affects how the different leg muscles are being used. (…)

August 8, 2009

  • Is Competition Pushing You Beyond Your Best?

    Competition, whether in an actual event or just how you hold the space inside yourself in relation to others, could be pushing you beyond your best with unhealthy results.  I talk about "your best" as the point in each moment that fully represent you true capacity whether it be mental, emotional or physical.  Your best is not the ideal nor is it less than what you are capable of.  And it changes in every moment. (…)

August 3, 2009

  • 10 Tips Every Weekend House Warrior Needs To Know

    Many of us find ourselves with house projects that turn into playing weekend warrior to get it all done. Try these 10 tips and points of caution to watch out for as you go about your projects. (…)

May 9, 2009

March 10, 2009

  • 10 Steps to Re-Frame a Belief

    Use this simple 10-step process to help you re-frame a belief that you come across that doesn’t serve you.  What is re-framing?  It is a process of becoming aware of a thought, belief, or habit pattern that doesn’t fit with who you are and where you are going in life and then exploring how you can change the thought, belief, or set of beliefs in a pattern to create the reality that you do want in your life.  In sum, you re-write or shift the belief by creating a better one.  With your new belief, you will then consciously bring into your life what you do want instead of unconsciously create from the space of old, outdated beliefs. (…)

February 26, 2009

  • 10 Steps to Start Clarifying your Truth

    It's so much easier to navigate life when you know who you are and what you value and these 10 steps to clarify your truth will assist you in getting this valuable information.  Rather than reacting off old patterns and being tossed topsy turvy by life in an unconscious way, knowing your truth will allow you to sail your ship in a powerful and mindful way…with satisfying results! (…)

February 4, 2009

  • Your Truth in Action

    It can feel wonderful to become clear on your essence or the truth about who you are, to see your patterns in a new light, to create a powerful intention for yourself to honor your truth. (…)

  • A Simple 3 Step Process To Find Your Inner Answers

    Instead of searching for answers externally, try this simple three step process that will show you how to find your answers right within yourself.  And the best part is that those internal answers are usually the ones that are just right for you! (…)

January 16, 2009

  • Is A Block Always A Block…Or Is It A Clue?

    by Jamie Durner
    An important part of exploring blocks is to evaluate whether it is it really a piece of resistance or is it a clue.  Sometimes what you see or think of as a block or a problem can actually be your BodyMind trying to get your attention.  What you are seeing as resistance might be a piece of information or awareness that your inner wisdom is trying to communicate with you. (…)

  • 7 Steps to Clear Your Blocks

    by Jamie Durner
    In this simple seven step process, you increase your awareness, explore, and discover your inner answers.  When you feel a block in your body or life, if you can see yourself as an explorer, you can often not only uncover the root of the block but also find your way through the block. (…)

  • What's Lurking Beneath the Surface Of Your Physical Symptoms?

    by Jamie Durner
    There is a term in the bodywork style of CranioSacral Therapy called an energy cyst that holds the key to understanding what is beneath the surface of your physical symptoms that you need to know in order to fully heal. (…)

January 12, 2009