The erector spinae (EE-rec-tor SPEE-neh) muscles are primary movers and shakers (okay, not shakers) in backbends. Why? Because it’s a set of back muscles that runs the entire length of the spine connecting the hips, spine, ribs and noggin (that’s the…
Friday, April 5th, 2013
Is hip pain altering your disposition? Disrupting your sleep? Or simply slowing you down in your daily routine? Well, an often neglected yet important hip muscle known as the gluteus medius may need some special attention. The previous blog illustrated the…
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013
We are living during an era where the speed at which technology is evolving and the time required at a computer is at an all time high. With that stated, the long periods of sitting that many careers demand, along with…
Friday, March 29th, 2013
Two experts in body mechanics meet in the middle, the middle of the body that is. Watch and see how Dr. Kelly Starrett, DPT of www.MobilityWOD.com and Jill explore the respiratory diaphragm. Every athlete, yogi, golfer, singer, mother, father, sister, brother,…
Wednesday, March 27th, 2013
Get to know it and you will unlock your inner power. Maybe even walk on fire! One of my favorite things to do is breathe. I just love how it makes me feel…calm, centered, grounded, inspired, quiet. Oh, yeah. And it…
Friday, March 22nd, 2013
Student: Jill, what do you actually do for your personal yoga practice? Me: I practice what I teach. Student: You mean you don’t do anything else? Spinning? Or running? Or Zumba? I mean, how do you get your arms to look like…
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013
Are you addicted to crack? Cracking your joints, I mean! There were years during my 20s when I could not fathom getting through my early-morning yoga practice without popping my shoulders, low back, hips and neck. I was popping and cracking my…
Friday, March 15th, 2013
1.Switch bags often. This way your body isn’t maintaining a bad structural habit day after day. 2.Stabilize your core and bend your knees when lifting anything, even your bag. 3.Carry two smaller bags instead of one large one. 4.Practice Yoga Tune…
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
Did you know that in 2007 The American Chiropractic Association reported that purse-related injuries surged 30%? The average woman’s handbag weighs 5.2 pounds these days and the UK’s Daily Mail reports that the average “Man Bag” weighs almost 13 pounds! That’s like…
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013