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Why the Posterior Chain Is So Important
The posterior chain refers to the muscles along the back side of the body. These muscles play a major role in posture, movement, athletic performance, and injury prevention. Whether you’re running, lifting, jumping, or simply getting through everyday activities, your posterior chain is constantly working to support and stabilise the body. Unfortunately, modern lifestyles often […]
Understanding the Anterior Chain – The Muscles That Drive Your Movement
What Is the Anterior Chain? The anterior chain is made up of the muscles on the front side of the body. It works together with the posterior chain (the muscles on the back of the body) to help you move efficiently and stay balanced. These muscles are heavily involved in activities such as: Running Jumping […]
Why you should hop.
When something as simple and playful as hopping can deliver serious cognitive benefits you’d be crazy not to add a little bounce to your day. No need to go crazy, start holding onto a counter top and try a few small jumps, then hop from foot to foot. Increase the reps and height over time […]
Breath Balancing Pose – Padadhirasana
Padadhirasana, or the Breath Balancing Pose, is a yogic technique performed seated in Vajrasana(Thunderbolt Pose) where the hands are placed under the armpits. Whats the story? Placing Hands Under the Armpits Clears the Nostrils and here’s the mechanics. The mechanism is not a direct physical one (like squeezing a tube) but rather an indirect, reflexive […]
7 Minutes Morning Wake Up.
The 7-Minute Wake-Up Workout for a Healthier You In our fast and furious world, finding time to slow down and move through the day mindfully is usually sacrificed by work, family and task commitments. But did you know that the research tells us that just seven minutes is more than enough to give your body […]
Back Pain?
If you’re dealing with low back pain and feeling tightness in your hip flexors, stretching the hip flexors (psoas) is not the best approach, especially if you struggle to pull your anterior ribs toward your hips. The Psoas muscle is your primary hip flexor, it enables you to bend down to tie your shoe laces […]
5 Seconds To A Better Life
Change Your Vibe – Change Your Life. Counting down from 54321 is a psychological technique known as the “5 Second Rule” This technique is based on the idea that when you find yourself hesitating or feeling stuck, counting down from 5 and then taking immediate action can help you overcome procrastination and initiate a task. […]
The Brahma Viharas – The Four Divine Abodes
Embracing the Divine Within: Exploring the Four Immeasurables In the rich tapestry of Buddhist teachings, the four divine abodes, also known as the four immeasurables, or brahmaviharas in Sanskrit, shine as radiant beacons of sublime emotions and mental states. These qualities—loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity—serve as an invaluable framework for cultivating positive behaviors and […]
The significance of the number 108
The number 108, it’s not just a numeral. It’s a doorway to the cosmos, a mystical code embedded in the very fabric of existence. Look up at the heavens, and you’ll find cosmic patterns Firstly, it’s not a mere digit; it’s the symphony of the sacred, embodying the entirety of existence. The one signifies the […]
Realign Your Spine – Lumbar
Your mind is a very powerful tool in the process of healing. Use this 11 minute meditation to quickly connect, release and realign your spine. . Pain is a signal that something is wrong but it also a signal that the body is doing its job. For example, muscle spasms cause sharp pain and discomfort […]