Tag: fascia
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Yoga Explained
During sessions, I often suggest stretches that are connected with movements and postures in yoga. These can be done anytime without any formal practice. If the idea of yoga intimidates you or makes you think only certain types of people practice- take a look at this short video from one of my teachers, Rachel Scott.…
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On your own time… Recommended Yoga Classes
While having the attentiveness of an experienced instructor available is ideal, the beauty of practicing at home is that you have more freedom to adjust your pacing or position. You can hold some delicious poses longer, skip others, and let go of the pressure of doing something just because you’re instructed to do so. Most…
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Exploring Movement with Assisted Stretching
Want to be stretched? If you have specific goals of improving your flexibility, posture, joint mobility or if you feel like you can never quite stretch deeply enough, we can incorporate additional passive movement and assisted/facilitated stretching into your session. This will be an exploratory session inspired by Thai massage, Shiatsu, Watsu® and Yin Yoga…
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Don’t let the winter dry you out
If you’re feeling tired, cramped, or stiff this season, my best advice is to hydrate your tissue. It’s natural for our tissue to feel more taught now. We tend to scrunch our bodies tight while walking in the bitter cold. Dry winter air and heated homes sucks the moisture out of our system. We may…
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Opening the chest to unround the shoulders
Stretching areas that were worked and need lengthening after a session enhances the effects post massage. Whether you’re sitting at a desk or actively using your arms to reach and pull, these two poses can help to relieve upper back and shoulder tension caused by rounded shoulder posture and overuse. Opening up the front body creates more space for deeper…
Emily Luhrs Massage & Cranial Sacral Therapy 