When working on a stiff and sore body I definitely find value in manual therapies to increase the staying power of new movement habits. I’m frequently asked what I think about foam rolling. I hate doing it, mostly because it is super-effective and therefore creates lots of sensation. Although the more consistent I am, the less tension I have and…read more →
Once upon a time (in 2007) this blog was written for about 20 people who had taken my certification course, as a way to answer questions, continue education, etc. Then, somewhere along the way, it became popular with people I’d never met. In places I’ve never been. Like Wisconsin. And Bulgaria. Which was both weird and extremely cool. Writing this…read more →
Here ye, here ye: Movement is food. Exercises are vitamins. Just as you can’t live on a diet of supplements, your body cannot get what it needs from isolated exercises. In the beginning…or, at some point 40 years ago, it was commonly accepted that the human pelvis was neutral when the ASIS (Anterior Superior Iliac Spine) and the PSIS (Posterior…read more →
After interviewing Gail Tully of Spinning Babies, she sent me some questions of her own. Keep in mind that while Gail is asking about alignment during pregnancy, that there is no difference between alignment in the pregnant versus non-pregnant body. This means that you, too, baby-daddy, should be reading and applying the info. Here are my questions for you, Katy…read more →
Spinning babies: A. Is a good idea, and they like it. B. Is not a good idea because it makes them dizzy. C. Requires special equipment, like a merry-go-round. D. Should be done by those with a strong grip. Actually, the Spinning Babies I’m talking about is one of my favorite websites/training courses/things every pregnant woman and birthing professional should…read more →
