So much of life in the past year has been about survival and adjustment, not just in our personal lives but in the practice of dentistry. As we prepare to re-enter “normal life”, I thought it would be a good time to talk about Anjali Mudra.
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Child’s Pose Variation: Yoga for Stiff Lower Back
The other night, I must’ve slept funny because I woke up with a stiff lower back. Then I spent hours at my desk which didn’t help. Here’s a simple child’s pose variation that offered me some relief by stretching my lower back. Try this at work, in between patients or at lunch time to give your back a gentle stretch.
Queen Pose: Yoga for Tight Hips & Sleep
Queen pose (reclining bound angle pose) is a great way to open tight hips, stretch your groin and get ready for a luxurious sleep. If you can, do this pose daily for at least 5 minutes and up to 20 minutes. Don’t be surprised if you end up so relaxed that you fall asleep.
Yoga for Stiff Necks
Do you need to release tension in your neck? That’s a silly question to ask dental care providers. Of course you do! Do these simple yoga moves in between patients, with or without your PPE! Breathe through each movement to loosen up a tight neck during a busy day of dentistry.
Episode 20: Box Breathing -A Stress Management Tutorial for Dentists
In this episode, I answer a question I received by DM from a dentist who is new to yoga. There are so many styles of yoga, which type is best for dentists? Watch this to hear my opinion based on over 20 years of experience. 🧘🏻♀️🙏🏻 🦷
Episode 19: Farting During Yoga
In this episode, I answer a question I received by DM from a dentist who is new to yoga. There are so many styles of yoga, which type is best for dentists? Watch this to hear my opinion based on over 20 years of experience. 🧘🏻♀️🙏🏻 🦷
Episode 18: Best Yoga Styles for Dentists & Dental Hygienists
In this episode, I answer a question I received by DM from a dentist who is new to yoga. There are so many styles of yoga, which type is best for dentists? Watch this to hear my opinion based on over 20 years of experience. 🧘🏻♀️🙏🏻 🦷
Restorative Lower Back Release
Yesterday, I slept terribly and then ended up waking up with a stiff lower back. I knew that yoga would help my back but decided to take a more restorative approach to my practice as my body and mind were telling me to “be gentle”. So today, my offering is the three poses I didContinue reading “Restorative Lower Back Release”
