Why We Need Sunglasses
This photo was taken in 1945 when a US naval airplane crashed in the middle of Papua New Guinea. The area was inhabited by natives who had never had contact with other populations due to the isolating nature of the island. Lost in Shangri-La by Mitch Zuckoff is a riveting account of how three […]
One Quick Solution to Back Pain
You would think, wouldn’t you, that something as simple as leaning against a wall couldn’t be screwed up? But once again, a few photos tell the story. The last time Mike and I were in Portugal, in 2014, I saw these two gentlemen at a local cafe. I was thrilled. When I was in Portugal […]
No Posture Regrets
A student sent this image, part of a thread she saw on social media. She wondered if one of this gentleman’s regrets might be not taking better care of his posture. My guess is that he very likely doesn’t regret not improving his posture, because he doesn’t know he could have changed it. He might […]
“I Can See Better!”
One of the last people I taught before I moved to San Francisco in July was a woman in her mid- fifties. I taught her a total of five private classes. Sometime during those classes, she mentioned that she had glaucoma. All I know about glaucoma is that it’s serious, that it’s caused by increased […]
What does it take to change?
What does it take for someone to change their habits in order to live in Balance? In my experience, it’s a changed circumstance, usually pain. But pain isn’t always the reason someone finds their way into Balance. Recently I heard from a man who is recovering from cochlear implant surgery. He wrote: “Saw your blog […]
No More Plopping
No More Plopping! Last Tuesday I went to the health center for a vaccination. When I arrived for my 10:30 appointment, I was shown to a double chair that had a soft cushion. A moment or two later a gentleman was directed to sit next to me. He sat with such a plop that my […]
Why My Back Always Hurts
Who Hasn’t Found Themselves in a Whacked Out Position Like This? You may not even notice how you are sitting. You are lost in conversation, focused on work, watching a movie, or just plain spaced out. Then you notice your neck is killing you or your back is stiff, or you ache everywhere. The problem […]
Save Your Organs
Save Your Organs If you’re like me, the photo above makes you wince because you know exactly how sore her neck, back and shoulders are going to be. Who hasn’t found themselves collapsed over some electronic device, or while working on an art project, or watching TV, and then felt the effects? Take a second […]
Being a Poser Doesn’t Work
Posers. Personally, when I was in junior high and high school, I was continually changing my idea of how I should look and what poses and postures I should display. I wanted to be appealing and be liked but how to achieve that popularity was a moving target. In those days, I truly thought I […]
Avoid Falling At All Costs
Just looking at this image terrifies me. I have fallen and it did not have a happy ending. Mike and I were in Paris in the late fall (that word!) of 2018. We arrived mid-day and to enjoy the beauties of Paris we took a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens. At dusk, we walked toward […]