Before I launch into my top tips for avoiding burnout, let me introduce myself first. My name is Ginger Garner. I’m a doctor of physical therapy, among other things… I’m a wife Mother of 3 amazing sons, ages 15, 13, and 10 Owner of 2 small businesses Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine nerd Author Activist and…
Mindfulness vs. Meditation – What is the difference between the two? Well for starters, they don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Mindfulness can be actually be an entry point for meditation. Plus, you don’t need to be doing yoga to practice either one (just in case yoga isn’t your thing). Jon Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as follows:…
A Letter to Our Children In 2012 the National Association of Mothers’ Centers asked me to write a letter to my children in recognition of Mother’s Day, as a way to impart to the world what wisdom I would like to pass on to them. That was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to…
Every year I choose a Word of the Year, and in 2021, I think we can ALL use a bit of a fresh start. So here are my top five tips for welcoming a new year and a growth mindset in 2021! 1. Your voice counts, so be loud about the things that are important…
Every year I do a year in review to reflect on the past year, which I believe is a form of self-care. This year’s Self-Care in Healthcare 2020 Year in Review is my best attempt to listen, learn, share, and practice vulnerability – which are definitely a part of self-care. I also believe reflection is…
Medical Therapeutic Yoga & Physical Therapy mean better self-care and better patient care. Self-care is more critical than ever – for every individual, for our communities, and particularly for those of us who work in health care. As Audre Lorde said, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation.” The truth is – we…
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…
Sleep Isn’t Optional About â…“ of our life is spent sleeping. We spend so much time trying to enjoy our waking lives, it makes sense to support our daytime quality of life by getting the best sleep possible. Sleep is necessary for growth and repair. Research tells us sleep is for our brains and not…
What does Earth Day mean to you? To me, Earth Day is a reminder that our health is inextricably connected to the health of our planet. If the planet is unhealthy, we will be unhealthy. This correlation is such a simple concept, but one which according to the latest report from the UN, we are…
If you missed the first posts in the series, get them here: Start Here – The Yoga Couch – https://gingergarner.com/yoga-couch/ Stress(less) Now: Breath Practice You Can Do Anywhere After getting comfy on the Yoga Couch, and learning to master the basics of breathing to manage stress, let’s take your Stress Management Skillset up a notch!…
If you missed the first post in the series, The Yoga Couch, get it below. After getting comfy on the Yoga Couch, it’s time to breathe. You can spend as little as 2’ a day to reap the benefits listed below. The Rest & Digest Breath Breath is essential to daily living. We breathe every…