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Tech Neck has been making the news lately. The chronic postural problem caused by using our phones too much (or incorrectly), or spending too much time at a computer setup that isn’t ergonomically ideal can lead to headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, even tingling and numbness in the hands and fingers. Here are a couple of resource videos that give you some simple solutions to implement at home now, to reduce symptoms. If you’re having any of these problems and they don’t go away within a week of diligently practicing these tips, give us a call at 415-735-1778 and schedule an appointment to see if we can help!

I was hesitant to even post this posture study, because this patient was in such bad shape when he came in that it almost looks fake. He had a lot of back and hip and glute pain, couldn’t walk for more than a few minutes, and couldn’t play with his niece. He’s come a long way!

Are you surprised to learn that this patient isn’t just in less pain, but happier and more motivated about reaching his goals than ever?

I have been reading tarot for over 25 years. It’s been both a fun hobby and a useful lens for understanding people and life processes for me.

Tarot is many centuries worth of people thinking about people, how we are, how we feel, the circumstances in which we find ourselves. For me, it’s a set of symbols that are meant to point to processes and experiences in a human life. It’s just a map for navigating the terrain.

The Tarot is full of images of people. The people on the cards are meant to embody and represent  different experiences. If you know me and my work at all, you know I’m pretty much obsessed with how we make meaning out of our experiences,  and how our bodies reflect those experiences and that meaning. Hence my emphasis on posture and body language.  And hence the new workshop I’m offering mid-November, Postures of the Tarot. 

Here is a teaser video for some of the ideas we’ll be talking about. Check it out!

When the body goes into “stress mode,” we lose the ability to think clearly. Ever tried to do math while being chased by a lion?

Kidding aside, the brain under stress is really good at staying alive, but not so good at focusing on what brings greater joy, meaning and connection. To get out of stress mode and back into rest and play mode, this video offers some simple practices and a framework for understanding why movement, even small and frankly silly movements, can be powerful medicine for shifting gears and building resilience.

Hey Burners!

As you’re getting ready for the Burn this year, remember that you’re about to do something incredibly stressful. Your skin takes a hit. Your lungs take a hit. Your brain (even if you aren’t using mind-altering substances) takes a big hit, from the stress of adapting to the climate and the stress of adapting to the very different culture! These practices are a great way to build into your body some extra resilience, so you can bounce back faster, get yourself out of the stress response quickly, and build a big reserve, to better handle the intensity of being there and returning.

Have a great burn!