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The expression “stand on your own two feet” implies independence and self-sufficiency. But, sometimes an imbalance in the way we stand on our feet leads to painful conditions like bunions, hammer toes, plantar fasciitis or heel spurs. The feet are the foundation for our posture, so it is important we pay attention to how we stand on them. We want to strike the perfect balance between strength and flexibility. A Weak Foot When the sole of the foot is weak and too flexible, the arch of the foot collapses and the inner ankle…Read more

I’m so excited to welcome my dear friend and fellow yoga teacher, Annie Milstead, as a new regular contributor. Annie is also a wonderful massage therapist, and I'm thrilled she has agreed to share some self-massage techniques with us here at Every Breath I Take! You can read more about Annie in the Voices section here.  Today she is sharing a simple technique to help stimulate the release of toxins from the lymphatic system. Remember, unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system does not have a pump. Lymph is circulated by the action…Read more