What is Integrative Lifestyle Medicine (ILM)? ILM is the practice of Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine together in rehab and wellness practice. The five facets of Lifestyle Medicine are found in the graphics below and include: Sleep Nutrition Stress Management Movement Environmental Influences Integrative Medicine at Living Well Institute is defined through the lens of Yoga…
COVID has been at the forefront of all our minds right now for several years. As a self-employed mother of three, the coronavirus certainly has had top billing in mine. One week makes all the difference in the world. Last week I was a small business owner who already struggled to find enough time in…
This year I’ll turn 47, and I’ve learned 1 or 2 things about growth mindset. That doesn’t mean I’m always on top of the world and teeming with joyful motivation, and this list reflects that. I hope you find some encouragement in this little two minute read (I know I did!): Top Five Tips for…
This year’s “Word of the Year” was Persist. I had NO idea just how many times my ability to persist would be challenged, and reinforced, by looking at this little card, which I have posted in my office and home. Just having this little reminder around can really boost you during tough times. As I…
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…
If you haven’t caught the rest of the posts in this MTY Mindful Movement Series, read them here! Take Time for Self-Care with The Yoga Couch – https://gingergarner.com/yoga-couch/ Stress(less): The Breath Practice You Can Do Anywhere – https://gingergarner.com/stressless-now-breath-practice-you-can-do-anywhere/ Manage Stress & Trauma with The Sensory Diet – https://gingergarner.com/manage-stress-trauma-with-this-simple-daily-yoga-habit-the-sensory-diet/ Windshield Wipers is a very helpful therapeutic…
If you haven’t been following the entire series, get it here: At the 8 week mark, I have new pain. This week I stepped out into the regular community again for the first time by attending church. I needed some spiritual nourishment, as well as a new challenge. But my brave outing also caused new…
It’s (usually) not the yoga pose, it’s how you do it. Welcome to Part II of Protecting the Sacroiliac Joint in Yoga. If you missed Part I, get it here: https://gingergarner.com/protecting-the-sacroiliac-joint-in-yoga/ Easy Ways to Keep your Sacroiliac Joint Safe During Yoga Let’s talk joint safety – specifically Sacroiliac Joint Safety in Yoga. Words matter. It’s…
Part 1 in a 2 Part Series What would if feel like to not have pain anymore in your sacroiliac joint during yoga practice? That’s the question I asked myself for years before having an “Aha!” moment. This series will help you protect the sacroiliac joint in yoga so you can practice with a happy sacroiliac…
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…