Donna Brooks You can create healthy posture by using the somatic practices I share below. But first, please realize that healthy posture is NOT a consequence of forcing your body sit, stand or walk “tall”, “upright” or even “aligned”. Somatic practices for …
Try and calm your nervous system with somatics. It’s quite effective. Somatics is calming and centering for your nervous system because it lets your body lead you into ease and recovery from the inside out. Many of us do good …
One of my favorite books on grieving is full of the recognition that grief and beauty can be experienced together. It has been amazing to me how in moments my grief turns to a kind of exquisite beauty and awe …
You can stop stomping as you walk. And, the good news with that as your feet, ankles, knees and back will gain in strength, flexibility and pain relief. You will also walk quietly, delighting family and neighbors, Stomping as you …
Guided Imagery meditation can let us bring calm and a newfound appreciation for life after a loss or disappointment. We all know what it is like to lose something near and dear to us. It’s often shocking and deeply discouraging. …
Believe it or not, pelvic floor exercise isn’t just for women who have pelvic floor dysfunction! The correct movement and function of our pelvic floors make life enjoyable. Your pelvic floor movements should coordinate with your hips and knees for …
Most people who find their way to my practice find the twin devils of muscle tension and anxiety plague their lives. In this blog post I hope to explain why these “devils” often come together, and offer you help for …
Many women and some men, seek out pelvic floor therapy for an answer to incontinence, painful sex, prolapse or pelvic pain. Pelvic Floor Therapy is often thought of as Kegel exercises or contracting pelvic floor muscles. And, strength is important. …
Embodiment and Somatic Movement as key to pain-free living. The new science of holistic pain relief tells us that chronic pain is often a habit. Let me back up. Pain is real – injury to our bodies (or minds or …
Walking is the best exercise you can do and a walking course will help you do it!. Walking increases cardiovascular fitness, reduces the risk of heart disease and strokes, helps you lose weight. It improves conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol …
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