Ortho-Bionomy Samoëns
Always wanted to know what’s happening ‘down there’ but never dared to ask? Join anatomy and yoga teacher Marie in this yoga practice dedicated on your pelvic floor, hips and mula bhanda. Explore the movements, feel the stillness and discover how this amazing part of your body relates with the rest of your anatomy. This […]
A healthy pelvic floor can help you breath better, improve your posture, help your digestion and make you feel strong and grounded. Last year I picked up a French book titled Périnée arrêtons le massacre meaning Perineum stop the massacre by Dr Bernadette de Gasquet and this was the start of a long journey of discovery about the pelvic […]
A 2-day course for yoga teachers and experienced yogis who want to understand the human anatomy on a deeper level. Dates: Sunday 5th and 12th of November 2017, 9am – 5pm at The Yoga Shack, Toronto. Wednesday 15th November, 12pm-2pm – visit the Wet Lab at Newcastle University. Prices: Early Bird Price: $290 (ends Oct 29th) Full Price: $340 (after […]
As most of you are aware I am nearly at the end of my pregnancy and it is time for me to take some time out. Back at the Yoga Loft by mid-June I am planning to come back and practice Ortho-Bionomy at the Yoga Loft for a couple of days as early as possible, […]
Combining regular treatments with regular movement with awareness is the true key to change patterns of pain, improve posture, learn to push your limits safely, improve performance or just to feel better in your body. Over my years of practice as a Remedial Massage Therapist, Ortho-Bionomist in training and massage trainer I realised that we could […]
What is proprioception? Proprioception is our ability to feel where we are in space. Without proprioception we couldn’t scratch our nose because we wouldn’t know where it is in space. Proprioception happens thanks to sensory receptors (proprioceptors) which are found in our joints, muscles and fascia. These proprioceptors are sending information to our brains about […]
Testimonial from pro surfer Philippa Anderson: Since 2014 I have had a few back issues resulting from surfing. Spending most days in the water, the position my body is in with my back arched, there is no way to avoid it. I would have days were my back was so sore, I had to alternate […]
‘Burn out’ are quite frequent in a service-based industry. Practitioners can get trapped in giving a lot to others and forgetting about themselves. It is important as a therapist to learn how to receive and how to centre ourselves before we start a session. Meditation and aromatherapy can help us achieve […]