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The secret to improving your online listening skills
ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON THE PLEASURES OF SOUND & VIBRATION? Who wouldn’t want to be a calm, attentive listener? Yet most of us humans struggle to really hear each other. We get easily distracted by our own thoughts or devices. I’m sure you also notice people in daily life straining to hear each other, … Read more
Pain relief through mindful movement: how the Alexander Technique works
Numerous studies show that the Alexander Technique significantly reduces pain. We are finally beginning to understand why – and that’s so important when you are in pain. Understanding how a process works motivates you to stick with it long enough to experience the best results. Let me tell you a quick, funny back pain … Read more
Balance exercises to support postural health
Exploring the 8th cranial nerve Students have sometimes asked me: when should I start worrying about balance? My answer is Never! Worrying doesn’t improve balance. Learning about balance is a better strategy. Finding fun and safe ways to stimulate your vestibular system is a great way to prevent falls. You can practice small tilts and … Read more
How to wake your face up
A Fun Exploration of the 7th Cranial, or Facial Nerve and Muscles Does your face feel tired after a day on Zoom? My face used to feel like a sack of sand at the end of a Zoom day. Trying to relax it just drains what little energy I have left. I’ve learned how to … Read more
How to fix a stiff neck and turn your head easily
TURNING YOUR HEAD EASILY BY USING YOUR EYES: AN EXPLORATION OF THE 6th CRANIAL NERVE, THE ABDUCENS You can’t turn your head easily if you have a stiff neck. You aren’t able to be fully aware of your surroundings when you can’t turn your head, and that’s scary. Your ability to move and be aware … Read more
One simple exercise can release facial tension, neck tension, and back tension
Gentle, moving touch can be combined with slow movement for deep release: An exploration of the 5th cranial, or trigeminal nerve. Gentle touch has a different affect than manipulation or massage. Read on to find out why! My niece Audrey, when she was little, loved being slowly, gently stroked on her arms and back on … Read more
The secret to being an effective online therapist or teacher
Therapists and teachers are still burning out on Zoom, and it’s a problem that I think will not be going away. Do you feel stiff and awkward on Zoom? You are not alone. I have to laugh at how folks are trying to get around this. I did some research before writing this post about … Read more
How can I find the best posture?
The only reason to work on having good posture is to improve your mobility and live your best life! Not to look good or please other people. Your best life is unique. Live your own life, in your own body. When someone gives you tips for good posture – take a moment, check in, and … Read more
This secret to reducing eye strain may be counter-intuitive
An exploration of the 3rd Cranial, or Oculomotor Nerve Welcome to my journey through the 12 cranial nerves. September is all about the third cranial or “oculomotor” nerve which controls most of the possible motions of your eye can make. In the illustration above, the oculomotor nerve is the thickest one, and you can … Read more
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