Mindfulness
from head
to toe
long after where I noticed that yoga, meditation,
proper fitting footwear and orthotics reduced
my lower back pain significantly. I owe much
of my sanity to that advice. Yoga & Pedorthics.
Who knew?
The practice of mindfulness & yoga teaches
one to find balance within themselves. Many
of us think that balance is a moment of still-
ness where everything is flat. But rather it is a
reaction to the motion around us, or beneath
us. Yoga is a practice of mindfulness, not just
an exercise of body parts. Taking notice of what
ails you, offering yourself attention & praise can
be the first step to tapping into your mindful
side. With frequent practice, yoga can improve
your balance physically and mentally. Taking
a moment for yourself in this busy life is yoga.
You don't have to attend a fancy yoga studio
to practice yoga and mindfulness. Living in the
moment is yoga. Not standing on your head.
Not twisting yourself into a pretzel. Its existing
in alignment with yourself and the universe.
As far as our feet go, we know that usually
they are an overlooked body part, until some-
thing starts to hurt or become nuisance. Most
times, our patients don’t seek care until they
are desperate for it. They get mindful about
their feet real quick when this happens! As
Pedorthists, it's our duty to offer some type bal-
ance to our clients. We know that what aligns
Other physical benefits of yoga include . . . :
- Increased flexibility
- Increased muscle strength and tone
- Improved respiration, energy and vitality
- Maintaining a balanced metabolism
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- Weight reduction
- Cardio and circulatory health
- Improved athletic performance
- Protection from injury