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.
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Downward-facing Dog Variations to Avoid Wrist Strain in Dental Professionals
Downward Dog with a chair, as opposed to the traditional version on the floor, is great for keeping pressure off of the hands and keeping your wrists in a more neutral position. And what dental professional isn’t concerned about that?
Chairside Warrior II
Warrior II with a chair is great when you want to re-focus, need some confidence or want to stretch your hips and legs, especially after pressing on a rheostat for a while.
Episode 21: Common Musculoskeletal Issues in Dentistry & Yoga Therapy with Caitlin Parsons, RDH
In this episode, Registered Dental Hygienist and Yoga Therapist Caitlin Parsons and I discuss the common musculoskeletal issues she sees in her dental clients, what yoga therapy is and why you should consider it as part of your “career longevity” toolbox! 🧘🏻♀️🙏🏻 🦷
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. 🧘🏻♀️🙏🏻 🦷
Back and Shoulder Stretch with Eagle Pose Variation
Prone Back and Shoulder Stretch with Yoga Block. Yoga for Dentists.
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. 🧘🏻♀️🙏🏻 🦷
Hand Yoga
Our hands, we can’t work without them, and yet, we often don’t pay much attention to them until they hurt! It’s important to remember that our hands go through a lot of repetitive motions in dentistry and in yoga. #yogafordentists #yoga #dentists
Yoga for Dentists 