How Is Your Body Moving Today?
Ways to Feel Good About Yourself
Our lives continue to keep getting busier than ever, and as a result, our minds are racing from one thought
to the next and often forget self-care!
to the next and often forget self-care!
- Poor posture places stress on the body and often leads to pain or discomfort over time. Prioritizing your body and spinal alignment is crucial. Improving body alignment and good posture requires time and conscious daily awareness. Engaging in spinal mobility stretching practices is highly beneficial during this process.
- Major muscle-tendon groups: When tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, chest, torso, back, hips, legs, calves, ankles, and feet are thoroughly stretched, deep layers of connective tissue can be released, restoring your natural range of motion. Stretching allows you to recognize and experience the mild discomfort that helps alleviate muscle pain from neck to tailbone.
- When muscles are held in a position for extended periods, such as sleeping on your side, sitting or lying with your head in an awkward position, talking on the phone without a headset, or sitting for long hours while looking at a computer screen, those muscles can become conditioned to remain in that position. Over time, if these muscles do not get a chance to rest, they may become weak, tight, sore, achy, or even injured. Stretching promotes blood flow and enhances your range of motion.
- Stretching might feel challenging if you are not accustomed to doing it regularly. However, if you make stretching an enjoyable daily practice with focused breathing, you will likely become more flexible each time.
- Listen to your body and proceed slowly. Bouncing or forcing a stretch to the point of pain is never wise. Gradually elongating connective tissue and allowing it to become more elastic nourishes, repairs, and restores the muscles.
- Movement prevents the loss of flexibility and functionality. Stretching helps you continue to move better and perform as intended!
- Major muscle-tendon groups: When tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, chest, torso, back, hips, legs, calves, ankles, and feet are thoroughly stretched, deep layers of connective tissue can be released, restoring your natural range of motion. Stretching allows you to recognize and experience the mild discomfort that helps alleviate muscle pain from neck to tailbone.
- When muscles are held in a position for extended periods, such as sleeping on your side, sitting or lying with your head in an awkward position, talking on the phone without a headset, or sitting for long hours while looking at a computer screen, those muscles can become conditioned to remain in that position. Over time, if these muscles do not get a chance to rest, they may become weak, tight, sore, achy, or even injured. Stretching promotes blood flow and enhances your range of motion.
- Stretching might feel challenging if you are not accustomed to doing it regularly. However, if you make stretching an enjoyable daily practice with focused breathing, you will likely become more flexible each time.
- Listen to your body and proceed slowly. Bouncing or forcing a stretch to the point of pain is never wise. Gradually elongating connective tissue and allowing it to become more elastic nourishes, repairs, and restores the muscles.
- Movement prevents the loss of flexibility and functionality. Stretching helps you continue to move better and perform as intended!
Rewind, Restore, Refresh and Focus on Your Breath!
- Rewind and readjust muscle tightness contributing to poor posture by participating in gentle stretches.
- Restore weighed down uncomfortable emotions.
- Refresh alongside taking a temporary escape from your everyday routine.
- Restore weighed down uncomfortable emotions.
- Refresh alongside taking a temporary escape from your everyday routine.
THE LINK BETWEEN OUR BODY AND MIND is powerful because of their effects on each other. Stretching releases endorphins in the brain reducing pain, as well as regulating mood and emotions.
- Jill uses the term therapeutic to describe her stretches because she feels that breath work, using good body mechanics, and performing stretches appropriately are all necessary for pain relief or preventative measures to achieve and/or maintain optimal health.
- Jill teaches several mindfulness breathing exercises throughout the entire Thai Stretch Workout session. She also encourages models and practices with the client's ways to move towards progressively holding stretches for extended periods to avoid body-driven resistance which is a normal process. This type of stretching subconsciously retrains the brain from the habitual “protective state” (stretches held for less than 20 seconds).
- Most of the complaints Jill reports hearing include “I feel overwhelmed” “I feel hopeless and/or worthless and it is hard to get things done” “My entire body or parts of my body aches and hurts” and “I am so stressed out” and “My life has become unmanageable and this has forced me to seek help” If either of the above sounds like YOU, Jill invites you to attend one of her Group Stretch Workouts or to Schedule a 1 on 1 Session with her...
- Jill uses the term therapeutic to describe her stretches because she feels that breath work, using good body mechanics, and performing stretches appropriately are all necessary for pain relief or preventative measures to achieve and/or maintain optimal health.
- Jill teaches several mindfulness breathing exercises throughout the entire Thai Stretch Workout session. She also encourages models and practices with the client's ways to move towards progressively holding stretches for extended periods to avoid body-driven resistance which is a normal process. This type of stretching subconsciously retrains the brain from the habitual “protective state” (stretches held for less than 20 seconds).
- Most of the complaints Jill reports hearing include “I feel overwhelmed” “I feel hopeless and/or worthless and it is hard to get things done” “My entire body or parts of my body aches and hurts” and “I am so stressed out” and “My life has become unmanageable and this has forced me to seek help” If either of the above sounds like YOU, Jill invites you to attend one of her Group Stretch Workouts or to Schedule a 1 on 1 Session with her...
A Word About Jill's Stretch
- Jill suggests speaking with your physician before stretching if you are experiencing pain that disrupts your daily activities. Jill is here to assist if your physician determines that no medical diagnosis is needed!
- Jill’s goal is to work alongside you to help find solutions for your chronic pain issues. She specializes in educating individuals about the causes of poor circulation, repetitive muscle-holding patterns, and the negative effects of bad posture. Disclaimer: Information related to health (mental, physical, and psychological) shared by Jill is not intended as medical advice.
- Stretching slowly helps us connect with our bodies on a deeply intimate level, allowing our minds to relax. After just a few sessions, we may notice that the mental chatter begins to quiet down. By slowing our pace, we can better listen to and respond to our needs effectively.
- During stretching, we become aware as our oxygen and blood flow are nurtured and energized emotionally, physically, and mentally. Toxins from our daily activities and repetitive movements are more quickly eliminated.
- Jill adopts a "No Rush" approach to stretching, ensuring that her clients develop a strong core while experiencing the benefits of breath and movement in a gentle flow. This method strengthens and stretches the muscles equally to prevent imbalances and increase flexibility, providing a relaxing experience.
- Jill discourages stretching beyond one’s limits and promotes deep breathing exercises. Although her stretching techniques are safe, she encourages individuals to consult their physicians if they have any concerns about participating in her Stretch Workout.
Take a Mini-Retreat towards Stretch, Strength & Flexibility with Jill White-Huffman
- Jill’s goal is to work alongside you to help find solutions for your chronic pain issues. She specializes in educating individuals about the causes of poor circulation, repetitive muscle-holding patterns, and the negative effects of bad posture. Disclaimer: Information related to health (mental, physical, and psychological) shared by Jill is not intended as medical advice.
- Stretching slowly helps us connect with our bodies on a deeply intimate level, allowing our minds to relax. After just a few sessions, we may notice that the mental chatter begins to quiet down. By slowing our pace, we can better listen to and respond to our needs effectively.
- During stretching, we become aware as our oxygen and blood flow are nurtured and energized emotionally, physically, and mentally. Toxins from our daily activities and repetitive movements are more quickly eliminated.
- Jill adopts a "No Rush" approach to stretching, ensuring that her clients develop a strong core while experiencing the benefits of breath and movement in a gentle flow. This method strengthens and stretches the muscles equally to prevent imbalances and increase flexibility, providing a relaxing experience.
- Jill discourages stretching beyond one’s limits and promotes deep breathing exercises. Although her stretching techniques are safe, she encourages individuals to consult their physicians if they have any concerns about participating in her Stretch Workout.
Take a Mini-Retreat towards Stretch, Strength & Flexibility with Jill White-Huffman
Jill's best massage to give is a Thai Massage...
- Traditional Thai Massage incorporates yoga-like passive stretching techniques along with other methods to clear blockages and maintain balance within the body.
- In Traditional Thai Massage, ten main sen lines are known as the Sip Sen.
- The Sip Sen upholds the body’s balance.
- Balance encompasses our Mind – Body – Spirit
- In Traditional Thai Massage, ten main sen lines are known as the Sip Sen.
- The Sip Sen upholds the body’s balance.
- Balance encompasses our Mind – Body – Spirit
No Matter Your Flexibility Level, Jill is Looking Forward to Supporting YOU on Your Journey
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PRECAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
Of course, make sure you are physically able to do perform the stretches and if you are not sure, consult with your physician. If you have any health issues or artificial replacements such as: heart conditions, diabetes, herniated spinal disc and/or etc. OR hip, knee and/or replacements, precautions need to be observed.
Of course, make sure you are physically able to do perform the stretches and if you are not sure, consult with your physician. If you have any health issues or artificial replacements such as: heart conditions, diabetes, herniated spinal disc and/or etc. OR hip, knee and/or replacements, precautions need to be observed.