by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 19, 2016 | Posture and Technique
Are you afraid of having a rounded upper body that makes you look and feel old? This seems to be the number one postural concern of my clients and class participants. But let’s not forget that your mid-spine is supposed to curve forward. In the image to the right,...
by Jessica Kisiel | Feb 16, 2016 | Personal Wellness
Ah, February. The month of love and hearts. Here in the US, we recently celebrated Valentine’s Day. On this day, we express our affections for others. Of course, this is a wonderful thing to do! But what about giving ourselves love and compassion? Why does it matter?...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jan 20, 2016 | Posture and Technique
At one time or another, you’ve probably come across the phrase “belly breathing.” You might have heard a well-meaning yoga teacher, fitness instructor, personal trainer or even me in my posture classes talk about it! People use this phrase to encourage us to initiate...
by Jessica Kisiel | Dec 21, 2015 | Posture and Technique
It’s that time of year: the hills are white, and the trails are groomed! Time to get out on the snow! I love winter and the sports it brings! Going from dryland training to skiing or boarding day after day, however, can be a hard transition for your body. Like...
by Jessica Kisiel | Nov 19, 2015 | Injury Recovery, Personal Wellness
My last blog, Overcome Fear to Reduce Stress and Heal, was all about fear. I discussed how fear underlies much of our stress. I then explained how stress sabotages good health. Also, I remarked on how the fear we experience often stems from false, negative beliefs. We...
