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Mindful Morning start #3

2013/06/04 5:09 PM / Leave a comment


Once your rocking is complete become still.

  • Begin to visualize your head and neck in line with your spine by imagining someone is running a string from the center of your head to the tip of your tailbone as the spine aligns itself.
  • Place your arms a few inches from your side with your palms down and legs straight, your feet and knees in line with your hips. Wiggle your body around a bit, settle in and relax for a minute or two in a brief mindful meditation.CAM01042
  • Next, press the heel of one leg into the bed, keeping it straight. Feel your leg become tense and hold for 4 counts with the first press being light and subsequent presses done with quick release of the heel into the bed.
  • Repeat this 4-6 times. Repeat with the other leg holding for a count of 4 and repeating this 4-6 times. As your body gets used to this, you might try increasing to 8-10 times…then 12-16 times. This increases circulation. Don’t push too hard in the beginning, as you may get a leg cramp!

Once finished, prepare to stand.

Hip Flexor & Psoas

2013/05/27 12:39 PM / 4 Comments on Hip Flexor & Psoas


SANDDUNE’s™ unique action causes you to shift your weight to one foot and bend the opposite knee. As your foot sinks into the soft surface and then rebounds, it encourages the deep abdominal muscles to actually lift the leg and use the hip flexors properly. It wakes up the Psoas muscle which attaches your inner thigh to the lumbar vertebrae.

The action of shifting your weight fully allows the Psoas muscles to lengthen and then contract with each step. This improved movement of the pelvis flows up the spine, engaging the muscles of the back and shoulders and creating active movement all the way up your torso to your neck and head. This is especially beneficial for athletes (IE…golfers or jockeys) who utilize their shoulders and back muscles in a sport where their lower body may stationary or locked in position for periods of time.