Tag: acupuncture

Exercise of the Month – Standing Fold

Exercise: Standing Fold Sanskrit Name: Uttanasana Benefits: lengthens the spinal column and stretches the backs of the legs and the back muscles. This posture stimulates digestive, uro-genital, nervous and endocrine systems.     ♦ Lengthening: Latissimus dorsi, erector spinae, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, soleus ♦Shortening:  Leg adductors, quadriceps  ♦ Stabilizing: peroneii, tensor fascia latae

Exercise of the Month – The Downward Dog

  Exercise: Downward Dog Sanskrit Name:  Adho Mukha Svanasana Type of Pose: Standing, Mild Inversion, Resting Benefits: Stretches and strengthens the whole body. Can help relieve back pain, and improve posture     ♦Lenthening: peronei, glutes, hamstrings, pectoralis major, soleus, latissumus dorsi, gastrocnemius  ♦Shortening: deltoid, lower abdominals, triceps, tibialis anterior, rhomboids,

4 Signs You Need Some Acupuncture This Spring

While back East is in deep freeze, Squamish and the sea to sky feel like it’s in full swing of spring.  The Cherry trees are in full bloom.  We are all outdoors enjoying the sunshine.  For some of us however the spring means allergy season is not far off.  For