Yoga School of Anatomy

Are you or your clients spending excess time at the computer or on your device? If you are then you are repetitively using the muscle group known as your forearm flexors. These are the muscles that perform wrist and or finger flexion which facilitate typing and mousing. Over time if these muscles are not stretched enough they become shortened, tight and can cause pain and issues in the wrist and hand. When stretching any muscle group it is important to remember that you want ...to warm up before applying a stretch. Once warmed up you can apply the stretch as shown in the photo to both the left and right sides of your body. You would hold this stretch in a place of tension but not pain! Hold for a minimum of 30 seconds, release and repeat for a total of 3x on each side. You can add this to your day and to your yoga classes because if there is one thing we can be sure of....people are on their devices! Be Well!

Did you know that practicing yoga and mindful relaxation can improve digestion? - healing yoga and meditation calm the nervous system - the nervous system works with your digestive organs - your digestive process is amplified when relaxed and calm... - your guts possess approximately 70% of your immune system - your mood is related to how your guts feel Practice with a relaxed and calming intention to manage chronic digestive issues.

Savasana time! This final resting pose gives us the opportunity to embody our practice, tune inwards, work with centering the mind in a passive state and enhance the effects of our parasympathetic nervous sytem (rest & digest). These days take some extra time in this beloved pose to promote relaxation and boost the immune system. Be well xo