How to Work on the Pectoralis Major—on Anyone
Use your knowledge of the pectoralis major, its closeness to breath, and how it works to your advantage.
Use your knowledge of the pectoralis major, its closeness to breath, and how it works to your advantage.
The benefits of adaptogens are nothing short of a wonder drug: diminishing stress, enhancing hormonal and immunological efficiency, reducing inflammation, and even preventing age-related diseases.
A heightened awareness of breath is essential for any type of massage or movement therapy. Helping and coaching clients to be aware of their breath through a session allows them to get the most out of their time on the table.
"Presencing" is the ability to bring our awareness into the here and now. Practicing breathwork is one of the best ways to achieve that.
Flotation tanks, also known as isolation tanks, were originally designed for sensory deprivation—remove the body and mind from all sensory stimuli.
Grounding, breathwork, presence, intention—these are all tools in the bodyworker's toolkit, practices that often separate the satisfying session from the spectacular.
How often do you bring breathwork into your practice? How often do you bring it into your life? Perhaps a reminder of the benefits of this simple practice will encourage you to start.