Healing Happens Under the Radar - Stretch of the Week

Sometimes it's the tiniest thing that can inspire and transform the simplest moment. Like when a memory comes through...my most recent wave was when my daughter, Emma, and I drove down Highway 1 to Santa Cruz. The rental car lady and I bonded and she ended up giving me a souped-up Dodge Charger. I can feel the freedom and love from that ride. It lifts me up and fills my heart, my body, my everything. Just like the sun when it peeks through your windows on its way down. The air sparkles and you can ride the wave.

Trauma is often a "big event" while healing happens under the radar and then shows up in those little, tiny moments that stop time as you are reminded of your beauty, your light, and your joy. 

In my Myofascial Stretch Method classes, I talk about bringing your attention down into your body. You can use your ball or noodle or your favorite prop and as you lay there for your 2-5 minutes you do the time, yes, AND you also feel consciously and with curiosity, you notice your body. From that embodied moment you can use your breath and expand from the inside out like you are blowing up a balloon. With your attention inside your body, like a flashlight, you can not only turn it on, but you can direct it. Shine your light out through your heart or right out the top of your head.

SHAZAM

In this week's Stretch of the Week, we do just that. Yes to the V-sit and stretching your legs and adductors but notice the sun peeking through. It's a feeling of expansion as we add a tiny, little lift. Give it whirl and let me know how it goes. Reply to this email and it goes right to me. I hope you have an amazing week:-) 

 Enjoy the Stretch of the Week!  

Fascia is the Way!

Melissa