The COVID pandemic has stopped much of the world as we know, creating a “new normal”. Once busy streets and shops are empty, activities are cancelled and you may not even be going to work. One thing that the virus has not stopped is pain and injury. Maybe you were seeing your PT when stay…
I am a human being first, a woman second, and a mother third. In that order. And yet, according to research, I will be judged (unfairly) and be valued less in society because of that last identity: being a mother. The reality is I will be paid less than a woman without children. I will…
The Voice is Queen in the Pelvic Floor Kingdom Did you know your voice is a KEY INDICATOR for your pelvic & sexual health? If you want to go the distance – whether in the boardroom or the bedroom – then you gotta make some noise. This is because women are notoriously ignored in both…
Gabriel’s Message, A Christmas Meditation A Christmas Meditation, with all parts recorded and sung by Ginger Garner. A gift for the Season. About Gabriel’s Message… A Basque Christmas carol, “Gabriel’s Message” is a folk song about the Annunciation, quoting the Biblical account from Luke, Ch 1, 26-38 and the Magnificat from Luke, Ch 1, 46-55. with the opening…
Let’s learn how to do the NAP Meditation Welcome to Part II of the Protect Your Happy Place series! No worries if you missed Part I, here it is: Protect Your Happy Place: Where Stress is Positive & Your Core is Strong. Now that you are all caught up with how to Protect Your Happy Place,…
5 guidelines from therapist and mother, Dr. Ginger Garner, on how to navigate conflict during the Holiday Season.
Why Language Matters and Safety is Sovereign Rehabilitation isn’t just science, it’s also art. Thanks to Dr. Joe Tatta for inviting me to speak up about my first love – blending science and story. In this podcast I discuss the art and science of what we do in yoga, why polyvagal theory is critical for healing…
Burnout: Turning a Taboo Topic into a Healing Conversation There I was on my yoga mat, finishing a much-needed practice. I was feeling both exhausted and exhilarated at the same time, a characteristic that pretty much nails the perpetual energy required of me the last 3 years. For those of you who don’t know me,…
This post is dedicated to Barbara Rabin PT, ATC, PYT-C. I could not have made it through this third week without her (more than) full-time assistance. If you have missed the other posts in the series, catch them here: Post 1 – https://gingergarner.com/resurfacing-hip-labral-surgery-post-1/ Post 2 – https://gingergarner.com/hip-labrum-postsurgical-musings-post-2-2/ Post 3 – https://gingergarner.com/post-surgical-musings-days-4-5-post-3/ Post 4 – https://gingergarner.com/hip-labrum-postoperative-rehab-day-6-post-4/…
Gabriel’s Message, A Christmas Meditation A Christmas Meditation, with all parts recorded and sung by Ginger Garner. A gift for the Season. About Gabriel’s Message (Wikipedia)… A Basque Christmas carol, “Gabriel’s Message” is a folk song about the Annunciation, quoting the Biblical account from Luke, Ch 1, 26-38 and the Magnificat from Luke, Ch 1, 46-55. with the…
Kapha Balancing Guided Meditation Join Ginger for this 30 minute guided morning meditation focusing on deep abdominal breathing and kapha balancing techniques. What are kapha balancing techniques? This meditation works to diminish the effects of existing in a society and culture that requires excessive sitting and prides itself on its productivity, which demands long hours spend…
Vata Balancing Guided Meditation Join Ginger for this 25 minute guided morning meditation focusing on deep abdominal breathing and vata balancing techniques. What are vata balancing techniques? This meditation works to diminish the effects of existing in a society and culture that is overbooked and prides itself on self-neglect (putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your…