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Tomorrow, tomorrow { me singing }...
I'm thrilled to be part of the Diastasis Recti & Beyond training tomorrow.
Not only is it a topic that is near and dear to my heart, but this training is also led by two of the movement industry's most forward thinkers: Jill Miller, the mastermind behind The Roll Model Method (yup, all those roll-outs we use and love), and Katy Bowman, a biomechanist and bestselling author of a dozen or so books on movement.
Tomorrow's training promises to go well beyond the classic "core strength" notion. In addition to addressing tensions and weaknesses found in diastasis recti, this master class will give me a solid foundation to help those dealing with movement patterns or scar tissue from:
- C-sections
- Hernia Repair
- Gall Bladder Surgery
- Hysterectomy
- Appendectomy
Jill and Katy will also address the issues of core strength and hypermobility - the very thing that attracted me to this course in the first place, as well as recovering core function when dealing with pelvic floor dysfunction or low back pain -
all current and very in-demand topics.
While prepping for tomorrow's class, I discovered something truly fascinating. One mind completely blown...
Core - Stress
Connection:
Did you know that core strength has a direct impact on how we deal with stress? Yup, you've read it right!
This " core <=> stress" connection is rooted in the complex neural network linking our brain, core muscles, and adrenal glands.
Strengthening the core muscles regulates the release of
stress hormones from the adrenal glands. With time and practice, this regulation can reduce the "background hum" of stress in our daily lives.
Interestingly, the impact of core strengthening on stress goes beyond physical changes. Mind-body practices that focus on core
engagement, such as yoga and Pilates, have been associated with changes in brain structure.
Brain scans show a reduction in the size of the amygdala, a brain region strongly involved in processing stress, fear, and anxiety after participants regularly engaged in core
strengthening practices. Incredible, isn't it?
Scientists now think that core-focused exercises may offer a more targeted approach to stress management, potentially providing more significant benefits in reducing stress hormones than other exercise forms.
Yup, I know. Amazing, isn't it?
, if you are interested, I have a couple more spots in the spring session's Core classes! Reach out to register or sign up online.
With warmth and gratitude,
