Controlled Breathing

Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body. It helps to lower blood pressure, promote feelings of calm and relaxation, and relieve overall stress levels. In this blog we look at how our breath works and gives you some controlled breathing exercises for you to try.

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100 Series: An Awkward Amount of Time

Do you ever find yourself with awkward moments of time where it is not quite enough time before your ‘next thing’ to really start something else in between?

This happens to me regularly. These awkward moments started me thinking, and with the extra time I had during lockdown I needed to think about my practice and how best to serve my clients in a time of physical distancing.

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Six tips to manage osteoarthritis of the shoulder

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition in older adults. Most people are aware of OA occurring in the knees and hips, but it can affect the shoulder joint as well. In this blog you will find six tips to manage osteoarthritis of the shoulder and two exercises that can help.

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Gardening Appliances: An Awkward Amount of Time

Gardening over the holidays?

Today’s awkward amount of time is focused on Gardening Appliances.
Do you ever find yourself with awkward moments of time where it is not quite enough time before your ‘next thing’ to really start something else in between?

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Why are gluteal muscles so important?

Strong gluteal muscles help with your balance and things such as climbing stairs, walking up hills, as well as improving running and walking speeds. Strong gluteal muscles also help maintain the health and stability of your hip, knee, and ankle joints as well as the lower back. This week’s blog provides three exercises you can you do to improve the strength and mobility of your gluteal muscles.

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Back to school – the right shoes, the right bag and avoiding postural problems

As the holidays draw to a close and the kids are heading back to school do you know how to choose the right backpack for your child. And how on earth do you know which brand of horrendously overpriced shoes will be the best fit? The back-to-school list of things can be overwhelming so here are some quick tips to help you make the right decisions.
The back-to-school list of things can be overwhelming so here are some quick tips to help you make the right decisions.

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