Yoga in the Park
Pryce Alderson Park 100 Westpark Dr T8L 0G7 Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada

Here’s a quick hanging tip: to build strength, control and endurance, use a branch close to the ground to practice. . Things to think about: . Hold only as much... weight with your arms as feels good and safe to you. . Be aware of your shoulder blades and use them actively instead of passively hanging off them. . Experiment with one handed hanging and feel your core connect. . Keep your ribs down and respect the current boundaries of your shoulder mobility. If you don’t know what these are, I recommend learning more about these boundaries before loading your hanging (it’ll make it way better for your body). . Learning boundaries can take time and practice which is why I teach tiny technical nerdy exercises most of the time. . I have a nice hanging prep class up on my YouTube channel right now, which will help you started getting to know your shoulder girdle. . You know where to find the link, right? See more

When was your last hike?

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I never tire of teaching this "exercise," largely because it's a beautiful introduction to how tension in one place cuts us off from strength in another and/or ...how weakness in one place demands over-efforting in another. If your quads are "on" all of the time, there are some serious downsides to overall function. We could start with the friction it creates within the knee. But we could also continue on to the inability of the glutes and hamstrings and lateral hip musculature to support us. If those parts can't work properly, you're going to start noticing effects in the pelvic floor, for example. On the other hand, it's sometimes the lack of strength in the glutes, etc., that demands we hold tension in the quads. We could also start chatting about the psoas, of course. But really, I love the metaphors deeply inherent in this movement exploration: What does it mean that many of us don't have the strength to stand on our own two feet without creating "artificial" tension patterns through the front of the thigh? How are you holding yourself up in ways that create long-term damage to your tissues/your psyche/your ability to move about your life? What do your tension patterns reveal about where more strength might be needed? What is your body afraid will happen if you let go? How can you honor your current needs for a limited range of motion even as you work toward more mobility throughout all your life? Embodiment is not some idea floating out there, separate from the body. I know this sounds obvious, but I can't tell you how many people would much rather NOT know what their body is doing and what their body might need, even as they pursue coming home to themselves. By overlaying the inner journey with the physical one via natural movement, we create a powerful alchemy for freedom, which is what I'm ALL ABOUT. #freedomseekers #theembodiedlife

The body wants to function properly, and plantar fasciitis is nothing more than the body's way of telling you that it currently isn’t. Try these simple exercises to align your body, and end your plantar fasciitis: http://bit.ly/2VpeqdJ

Whether you're shoveling snow, hitting the slopes on your lunch break, or squeezing in a quick run before the sun goes down, this exercise will help improve your upper back and pelvic position to allow for optimal movement. Remember keep your quads tight and upper body relaxed!

Shoulder pain can throw off your day-to-day, especially if your range of motion is compromised. Try this Egoscue e-cise sequence to ease your discomfort: http://ow.ly/6Vrs30oiqx6

Pretty soon we will have our bikes out. Some simple stretches before.

Tonight begins an eight week yoga session at KidsFort. Come unwind in this realignment based yoga class. Spend some time with yourself or bring a friend. Cost to register for all 8 classes is $120. Great for all levels.

Tonight at 7:30 begins an eight week realignment yoga session at KidsFort. Join me. It might be cold outside but it will be toasty inside.

Next Tuesday begins an eight week yoga session. Come unwind in this realignment based yoga class. Spend some time with yourself or bring a friend. Cost to register for all 8 classes is $120. Great for all levels.

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