Bodhi Movement

The Wise Women! ♀️ ✨
#FridayFunny #christmas

What's been your best read this year?
#escape #midwinter #selfcare #goodread #BodhiMovement

Self-care this time of year is an absolute must! Rather than swim against the tide, surrender to the dark/ short days and mirror nature.
#selfcare #midwinter #solstice #BodhiAdventure
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?st ory_fbid=1675830572516683&id=1000026 92681667

"Recommended by a friend when we were suffering from back pain... After 3 sessions we were out of pain and able to carry on""Recommended by a friend when we were suffering from back pain... After 3 sessions we were out of pain and able to carry on"

Christmas Bliss Evening
Friday 28th December 6.30pm-8pm
The space between Christmas and New Year can be an odd time, lots of emotions splashing around from family time, feeling a little bit sluggish and drained...
... Join us for a blissful evening of relaxing yoga, a chance to calm the mind and focusing on rebalancing the nervous system ready for the New Year ahead
Workshop investment - £16
​(£14 for monthly class members)
Spaces are limited to eight - booking is essential - follow the link above to reserve your space or email info@bodhi-movement.co.uk
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Struggling for those last minute stocking fillers? We've got a range of small gifts and vouchers available to keep your loved ones moving and feeling better this Christmas!
🎄Yoga/Pilates Toes Socks🎄 🎄Spikey Massage Balls🎄 🎄Relaxing Eye Pillows🎄... 🎄Yoga Mat Spray🎄
🎄Treatment gift set - massage treatment session, relaxing eye pillow and spikes massage ball🎄
🎄Class Gift Set - one months class pass, a pair of sticky toe socks, spikey massage ball, relaxing eye pillow and Manduka mat spray🎄
🎄Gift Vouchers are also available for a set amount or to purchase for any number of treatment sessions or classes🎄
Pop in to see us this week or vouchers are also available to be posted.
#bodhimovement #shoplocal #itschristmas!
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A great intention to set for the start of the week!
#MondayManifestation #Mondaymorning #mindfulmonday

Feeling the stress of Christmas? Want to reduce you back, neck and shoulder pain before the big day so you can play with the kids? Got a big mountain day planned in your time off but worried about niggling leg pain?
We're down to our last couple of treatment spaces available before Christmas this week. Currently we have space on Monday morning and lunch time and Friday morning.
... Message us here or call 01690 359081 to get yourself booked in and feel pain free this Christmas!
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2 Top Tips for Twists:
1- It is very important is to elongate the spine when we twist; a slumped-over posture significantly limits spinal rotation.
2- The second important point to remember is that each section of the spine has a different rotational mobility.
... The cervical (neck) vertebrae, for example, are the most mobile in twisting.
Because the 12 thoracic (midback) vertebrae have ribs attached, they can't twist as freely as the neck vertebrae.
And because of the orientation of the lumbar (lower spine) facet joints, the rotation of these five vertebrae is the most limited.
So to ensure that you don't overtwist in the more mobile parts of your spine, begin your seated twist by bringing your awareness into your lower back and beginning the twist from there. Let the twist gradually unfold up your spine, as though you were walking up a spiral staircase, so that each vertebra participates in the twist.
If instead you twist quickly and without awareness, your neck will likely do most of the twisting, and whole sections of your spine can remain "stuck" and unmoving.
#twist #rotation #BodhiMovement
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A Twist a Day
To maintain or restore the normal spinal rotation, it's a good idea to practice a simple spinal twist once or twice a day.

... #BodhiMovement #TwistWeek #Rotation
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For those parents among you (or animal lovers!) 😉
#fridayfunny

Rotation and Twist Week:
Unfortunately, many people lose full spinal rotation in the course of living a sedentary lifestyle. Some losses can occur if joints fuse due to trauma, surgery, or arthritis, but most range of motion loss comes from the shortening of soft tissues. If you don't lengthen the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (connective tissues) to their full length at least a few times a week, they will gradually shorten and limit the nearby joint's mobility.
In... the case of twisting, the limitation is usually in soft tissues around the spine, abdomen, rib cage, and hips. If you regularly practice yoga twists, there are some clear benefits which translate into everyday - for example every time we turn, to look as someone calls us from behind, reaching for our seat belt, etc. Rotation is also a main facet of many sports such as tennis, kayaking, or golf.
If we habitually use bad rotational mechanics in the actions we perform every day, the body will start to break down - think disc damage- and cause fatigue and pain.
#BodhiMovement #Twist #Rotation #Spine
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This week we are talking about Twisting Poses in yoga. These will help restore your spine's natural range of motion, cleanse your organs, and stimulate circulation.
#BodhiMovement #rotation #Twists #rotationweek

As someone with osteoarthritis in my facet joins, my lower back had little movement and was painful at times. Also I had a lack of core strength. I was apprehensive that that I wouldn't be capable of doing the class.
Now I look forward to going to my yoga class once a week and really don't like it if I'm unable to attend. My weekly yoga class works on my back in a good way and builds up my core strength. The secondary benefits for me are improved flexibility and strength gene...rally plus a sense of well-being. With the added benefit of a good night's sleep afterwards. ​ The one best result has been greater flexibility in my lower back which gives me the confidence to do other forms of exercise such as running.
#TestimonialTuesday #BodhiMovement #osteoarthritis #yoga #core #strengthening
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Be patient with yourself today 🙏
#mindfulmonday #BodhiMovement

Do some stretches every time you take a short break- which we hope you are doing once an hour at work!
"Frequent throat and neck stretches throughout the day will bring more awareness back towards your posture and make you naturally sit taller. Ask us to demonstrate the best technique for you."
#smallchangesweek #yoga #Pilates #posture #BodhiMovement

Small changes week: Walk barefoot more
"The way we stand, walk and run has a major impact on our posture. Alongside genetic conditions, poorly fitted and high-heeled footwear can cause posture problems. Try to kick aside your shoes as often as you can and walk barefoot."
Even. In. Winter. 👣
... #smallchangesweek #yoga #Pilates #posture #barefoot #BodhiMovement
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Which door would you open? 😉
#fridayfun

Small change no. 2: Breathe Deeply
"Both busy lifestyles and sedentary environments have conditioned us to 'forget' about breathing. While we don't need to be reminded to breathe, we do need to remind ourselves to breathe deeply. Our respiratory muscles and lung capacities decrease over time and leave us with weakened muscles, poor posture and feeling of stress; undermining our overall health and also affecting the way we hold ourselves"
Breathing is really important in yoga.... Here is a link to some yogic breathing you can try at home.
https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/types/p ranayama
#smallchangesweek #breath #breathing #deepbreathing #yoga #Pilates #BodhiMovement
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This is the best yoga class I've ever been too, in over 40 years of yoga!

That best yoga class I've ever attended, so friendly and relaxed - very informed advice on many health aspects - we are so lucky to have you based in Betws Sam �

Sam is a miracle worker, thanks for putting me right!

Sam is a fantastic therapist, highly recommend, has helped me so much!

Sam helps me keep moving! Fabulous treatment every time and a lovely person �

Sam has been giving me treatment for 2-3 years now. Absolutely fantastic, always feel great afterwards, and has made me feel a lot more positive going through some tougher problems :)

Sam and her team at Bodhi movement are just amazing.

The yoga classes are the best I have ever been to. They have helped and supported me through my crazy running injuries and provided such personalised advise and treatment. You know they really care about you and your well being. Just excellent.

Just what a tired old body needed would recommend it to all.

I started having treatments due to injury but now find a monthly appt really helps to stop problems developing. Today I walked in with a grumbly creaky, crepitus knee and walked out feeling amazing. Thank you Sam!

Free from pain killers at last ! Amazing !Sam is a miracle worker would highly recommend!

A Twist a Day
To maintain or restore the normal spinal rotation, it's a good idea to practice a simple spinal twist once or twice a day.

... #BodhiMovement #TwistWeek #Rotation
See More

This is the best yoga class I've ever been too, in over 40 years of yoga!

That best yoga class I've ever attended, so friendly and relaxed - very informed advice on many health aspects - we are so lucky to have you based in Betws Sam �

Sam is a miracle worker, thanks for putting me right!

Sam is a fantastic therapist, highly recommend, has helped me so much!

Sam helps me keep moving! Fabulous treatment every time and a lovely person �

Sam has been giving me treatment for 2-3 years now. Absolutely fantastic, always feel great afterwards, and has made me feel a lot more positive going through some tougher problems :)

Sam and her team at Bodhi movement are just amazing.

The yoga classes are the best I have ever been to. They have helped and supported me through my crazy running injuries and provided such personalised advise and treatment. You know they really care about you and your well being. Just excellent.

Just what a tired old body needed would recommend it to all.

I started having treatments due to injury but now find a monthly appt really helps to stop problems developing. Today I walked in with a grumbly creaky, crepitus knee and walked out feeling amazing. Thank you Sam!

Free from pain killers at last ! Amazing !Sam is a miracle worker would highly recommend!