Become a Balanced, Fit, and Flexible Rider: Getting back in the Saddle, Comfortably by Jocelyn Metzger, MOTR/L This winter has been long and time in saddle has been limited or maybe you are getting back in the saddle after several … Read More
Just as humans need to stretch, so do horses. Here is a simple shoulder rotation stretch that you can do. Remember never to force a stretch. Move slow and easy.
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As I was helping a friend organize her business ideas, she said that she wanted to develop strength and confidence in her clients. We discussed what is the difference between these. I could say I am a strong person, know … Read More
I apologize for the lack of posts, but the last 9 weeks have been a transitional phase which is what life really is, a series of transitions. You know the saying that there is nothing definite except change. So what … Read More
Our past is a story existing only in our minds. Look, analyze, understand, and forgive. Then, as quickly as possible, chuck it. Marianne Williamson Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/marianne_williamson.html#ojCLBkEsvBl6MK1P.99 Several of my clients discuss resentment of things they’ve done in … Read More
Miracle workers learn to keep their own counsel. Something that’s important to know about spiritual wisdom is that, when spoken at the wrong time, in the wrong place, or to the wrong person, the one who speaks sounds more like … Read More
“I think that we are like stars. Something happens to burst us open; but when we burst open and think we are dying; we’re actually turning into a supernova. And then when we look at ourselves again, we see that … Read More
Blessed are the Flexbile for they shall not get bent out of shape” Buck Brannaman’s mom from the movie Buck There are so many things that we can get bent out of shape about. They we fester on the negative … Read More
Remember that often the IT band tightens in response to tension in the quads, hamstrings, and adductors or even the glutes. Therefore, remember to stretch these areas as well. As always, think of Einstein’s saying “The definition of insanity is … Read More
Here are a few simple stretches and exercises to target the IT Band.
This week we are focusing on the IT band. Beginning with this stretch. Remember only to go to the point of discomfort in a stretch and never to the point of pain and hold the stretch until you feel the … Read More
For those of you who learn best through visual demonstration of the stretches, I have created a 2 DVD series that incorporates 2 guided meditations and a postural alignment section called “The Inner Guide to Stretching: Advanced Healing Using Myofascial … Read More
John Barnes has a great book called “Healing Ancient Wounds” that goes indepth into why our body holds memories and how to release those trapped emotions during your self treatment and hands on treatment. I highly recommend it.
While you are feeling the area that is tense in your body, say these 3 words to yourself “I let Go”. Feel the change in your body. You may even ask your body what do I need to let go … Read More
There is a poster in my wellness center that says “Listening to your heart, finding out who you are is not simple. It takes time for the chatter to quiet down. Only in the silence of your mind and the … Read More
When laying on the ball in your lower abdominal area, make sure you are aware of what is going on in your body. This is an area that can speak very loudly to you.
I get this question quite often in regard to laying on the foam roller or releaser ball or doing a sidelying stretch. Yes, you can hold a stretch too long especially if you are not paying attention to your body’s … Read More
So you can make a vision board for your long term goals, but how do you keep your short term goals in sight? Index cards! Write your short term goals on index cards. Choose one and post it somewhere you … Read More
Having a vision and writing it down can be rather easy. Keeping yourself motivated and dedicated to achieving those goals can be tough. So how do you do this? Create a Vision Board Get some poster board, magazines, markers, scissors, … Read More