by Barbara Horsley | Apr 13, 2013 | Alignment, Happy Uterus, pelvic floor |
Margo the Wandering Womb tries to wear high-heeled shoes. Chronically wearing high-heeled shoes contributes to osteoporosis, weak pelvic floor, increased risk of falls, hammer toes & bunions, strain to the knees and hips, back & neck pain, and uterine health. Don’t let your uterus wear high-heeled shoes!
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by Barbara Horsley | Mar 16, 2013 | Alignment, Happy Belly, Happy Uterus
Here is a list of books that have inspired me and influenced the way I approach life, my work and health. I’ve separated the books into categories, but just as I don’t view my emotional wellbeing, physical health, or the work that I do as separate... READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Feb 13, 2013 | Alignment, Classes, Happy Uterus |
Join me for a FREE one-hour informational class. Where: PEOPLE’S FOOD CO-OP 3029 SE 21st AVENUE PORTLAND, OREGON 97202 in the community room upstairs When: Saturday December 13th, 2014 4-5PM Why align? “The uterus is the woman’s center. If her uterus is not in... READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Dec 7, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Uterus
When you focus on the pelvic floor through vaginal weights or Kegels, you isolate only one piece of a complex system. By spot treating the pelvic floor, you leave out other very important players in pelvic floor health which are the respiratory diaphragm, multifidus, transverse abdominis, gluteus maximus, lateral rotators of the hips and the feet (yes the feet!).
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by Barbara Horsley | Nov 14, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Belly, Happy Uterus |
This class is Restorative Exercise™ for Pelvic Floor Health and Uterine Alignment. Although you don’t need a uterus to attend, you will need a pelvic floor. This class is for everyone. When: 9:30-10:30 AM January 12th, 19th, 26th and February 2nd 2013... READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Oct 25, 2012 | Alignment |
My dentist reported that I clench my teeth while I sleep. So, not only am I a (reformed) butt clencher, I’m a jaw clencher. I’ve been waking up with headaches and neck tension for a while now. I bet it’s my pillow! Maybe I need a new bed as well, one of those... READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Oct 10, 2012 | Alignment |
“Why do I feel like I’m falling back when I back my weight over my heels?” or “Why are my quads gripping when I back myself up?” These are questions I get quite a bit, so I decided to answer it in a video post. Notice how my pelvis... READ MORE
by Barbara Horsley | Sep 18, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Uterus, pelvic floor |
Incontinence may be a sign that you have a weak pelvic floor because you’re not using your body the way nature intended. Excessive sitting, positive heeled shoes, cultural messages (walk, sit stand like a lady) have all shaped our bodies. We are how we move…or don’t move.
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by Barbara Horsley | Sep 10, 2012 | Alignment |
I was feeling lost today, my mind going in many directions. I was feeling fragmented. Whenever this happens it’s a reminder for me to pause, close my eyes and breathe. I allowed my breath to expand my ribcage in a circumference. The mechanics of breathing in this way fills the lungs and opens up the intercostal spaces. It also stimulates circulation, lymph movement, and peristalsis of the colon. But that’s not all, put the mechanics aside for a moment, close your eyes
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