As a movement coach and former climbing teacher, one of the first myths to bust when I teach new climbers is that it is predominantly an upper body sport… Sure, your grip, shoulders, biceps and back will get worked, but as you develop technique, you start to realize that your true power comes from other places.
Waterman 2.0 and Kelly Starrett’s Journey from Injured Athlete to Self-Care Revolutionary by Ariel Kiley
Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
Deep within the impassioned watermen and waterwomen of the world, there is an inexplicable urge that is “called” to the rivers, lakes and seas… called out to play in the currents and waves… called to do the sport they love… even…
Wednesday, October 17th, 2018
While on a trip to Costa Rica where I was co-leading a yoga retreat, I was sitting on the beach when a coconut came flying down through the air and landed nearby… then I heard a loud “crack” and another flew…
Wednesday, October 10th, 2018
Someone told me that running a 100 mile race is like living a lifetime in a day. I haven’t lived a full lifetime, so I can’t really compare. But I can say that I walk away from each race with a…
The Confluence of Pain and Pleasure: Navigating the Currents of Adventure with Squirtboat Champion Jeff Lane by Karol Serafin
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
Growing up in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, I’ve always been obsessed with whitewater rapids. By the age of 21 I was a professional whitewater raft guide on the Ocoee River, TN (site of the 1996 Olympic whitewater events). This is…
Wednesday, September 26th, 2018
“Keeping active and fit tends to prevent a lot of back pain, since most of the time this has more to do with muscle spasm or some deficit in core strength, rather than a structural issue requiring invasive types of treatment.”
Becoming Your Own Health Care Provider: Strategies to Treat Your Sub-Clinical Aches & Pains (Videos) by Sandy Gross
Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
Many people, especially in office environments, suffer from sub-clinical aches and pains–the discomforts that are too mild for a doctor, but still negatively affect their days. In this post learn techniques to understand and relieve these pesky pains before they get worse!
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
If you or someone you know carries a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, I would like to offer a hopeful note by saying it is more than possible to still live a full, productive and meaningful life with a regular practice of a variety of self-care exercises.
Wednesday, September 5th, 2018
Go beyond pain management, and look at how to actually disrupt the pathways of pain.
Wednesday, October 31st, 2018