Episode 11 – The Off Switch for Stress (Podcast)

“Reduce your stress.” We hear that advice all the time, but most of us can’t move to a remote island and relax in a hammock all day. This week, I’m telling you how to reduce your stress, when you can’t get rid of the stressors.

Plus, I’m sharing my favorite stretch for reducing the pain of plantar fasciitis.

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Show Notes

Almost everyone in our modern culture has tight calves. And tight calves can contribute to everything from circulatory issues (eg, varicose veins) to back pain to pelvic floor dysfunction. Here is the study I referenced that shows the correlation between tight calves and foot pain.

Stay-at-Home Yoga Video Links

Here are a few yoga breaks/shorts you can do to activate your relaxation response and lower your stress: reduce neck and shoulder tension, relax your jaw and improve your breathing.

And, these classes are great for stretching those calves: calf stretch 1, calf stretch 2 and a full class on calves and hamstrings.

Comment below and tell me…

How do you manage your stress? What helps you activate your relaxation response?

Or, maybe you have a question you’d like me to answer in a future episode.

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