Part of this journey is working on my intent to restore a healthy, flexible, pain-free body. I knew our host here in Queretaro is a Feldenkrais practitioner. I was curious to learn more, so with her help I’ve been undergoing 50 minute guided stretching exercises specifically to improve the health of the back and core. The stretches are very gentle and require no special equipment. Intuitively I think this will be helpful, but time will tell.
One of the many exercises I’ve been doing is shown in this Youtube video. If you’re short on time, jump to the 1 minute mark and watch for 30 seconds or so to get the gist of it.
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I’m combining this with a series of home yoga practices that was devised for me by my friend and yoga instructor Jessica. Her Psoas exercise band is working on my hip issues. She also made me aware of how I press my tongue to the roof of my mouth when I’m stressed, even when I’m trying to fall asleep. Now I’m relaxing my face muscles, and it feels quite different.
I’m also devoting time to racking up 10,000 steps a day, which is a good challenge in this hilly city at 6,500 feet above sea level. And lastly, I’m getting the sleep and stress reduction that I’ve been craving for years.