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Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionMeditationIn this episode, we discuss: The difficulties of meditation; Why everyone should meditate on a daily basis, even for a few minutes; Yoga and meditation; 2024-12-151h 17Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionThe IT BandThis episode covers: The anatomy of the IT band IT Band syndrome and running Fascia Abdominal muscles The effet of tight IT band on muscles surrounding it Why a tight IT band affects your strut in walking and running The psoas of course and its relationship to the IT band2024-11-101h 01Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionKettlebellsThis episode discusses kettlebells. Jonathan and Alex have both recently been training with kettlebells and loving the versatility of them. We talk about the Turkish get-up, the kettlebell swing, the kettlebell windmill and of course emphasize form. We also end up discussing shoes and posture (don't we always). Thanks for following us!2024-10-051h 16Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionPlantar FasciitisIn this episode we talk about feet once again and more specifically about plantar fasciitis which affects many people at some point in their lives. We discuss the possible causes for the onset of plantar fasciitis, the anantomy of the foot and the leg and ho they relate to one another and to the plantar fascia and techniques to alleviate or "cure" plantar fasciitis.2024-04-101h 17Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionHypermobilityIn this episode, Jonathan and Alex discuss: Yoga and flexibility versus mobility Is hypermobility hereditary? Muscle adaptation Muscle imbalances in cyclists Back muscles and their responsibility in other injuries Supplements for hypermobility Hypermobility's effect on internal organs Glutes and their importance with regards to hypermobility Kettlebell training2024-02-221h 23Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionPostureThis episode covers: The role of the latissimus dorsi and other back muscles in posture Having good posture all the time is a lot of work The role of quads and hip flexors in good posture Barefoot versus running shoes in the gym The T12-L1 junction and how to open up the middle back Posture, breath and physical energy About letting the arm hang from the shoulder and getting into athletic position How to learn to walk well for better overall physical functioning2023-10-171h 06Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionRunning-Proper running posture (and who actually needs to learn it) -Running shoes and barefoot shoes -IT band issues -Other running injuries -Breath, thoracic spine and running -Meditation and exercise for wellness2022-04-1251 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionCyclingIn this podcast: We discuss finding the optimal cycling posture for riding a bicycle pain-free. We offer advice about how to best align each part of the body on a bike, from the feet all the way up to the head. We talk about cycling gear, and the types of bikes out there and which might best suit you. What is the benefit of electric bikes?2022-02-101h 03Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionRelaxation: technique or lifestyle?Jonathan and Alex are back at it talking about relaxation. Some of the topics we discuss in this episode: • Lifestyle changes you can make to reduce stress • Walking or biking as a form of meditation • The fascinating subject of ASMR • Moving toward a relaxing standing posture • Constructive rest and exercises to help the body relaxed • Relaxation "toys"2021-11-1553 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionHealing FoodsWhat we talked about: why the contents of Jonathan's midday smoothie are pure health; the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, raspberries and parsley; ways to boost your immune system through whole foods; the health benefits of juicing watermelon with its seeds and rind; medical mediums; why everyone needs to up their spice game; finding the right balance between junky food and foods that deliver pure health. 2021-10-1449 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionBridge Pose and Inner Thigh MusclesIn the episode, Jonathan and Alex talk about the proper to rise into bridge pose and remain in the asana properly aligned. They go on to discuss what a student can learn from bridge pose, whether it is having her seat 2 inches from the ground or pushing way up through the pelvis. What does bridge pose have to do with standing and walking properly aligned? That’s in there too. And they talk about some of the myriad variations bridge pose can be done in and whether there are “therapeutic” uses to bridge pose.2020-12-0947 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionDeconstructing Down Dog In this episode we looked one of the most visited postures in the yoga world, downward facing dog. We talk about its numerous benefits, both physical and mental when practiced regularly. We also talk about how to slowly build up your downward dog practice for it to become a resting pose. It wouldn't be a Corewalking Podcast episode if we didn't speak about alignment so we focus on placement of hands and feet and how indicative your dog is of your standing posture.2020-11-0947 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionTennis elbowIn this episode: -What biking has to do with tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis -The fragile elbow's function, mechanics, and anatomy -The wrist's and shoulder's role in elbow pain -Exercises and stretches to appease angry tendons in the elbow -Tennis elbow surgery: necessary or not? -How to cure your lateral or medial epicondylitis and make it disappear forever (it takes work and core)2020-10-0250 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionThe ankle and the Achilles tendonToday's topics of discussion: • The set-up of the hinge joint that is the ankle • Does the ankle rotate? • Muscles involved in moving the ankle – and the importance of their tone • The value of swelling and compression in healing from injury • Tracking, bodywork, calf raises and other exercises for ankle protection and stability • Core, core, core – even for ankle strength • Ankle replacement, ankle fusion and other ankle surgeries2020-09-0148 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionCheckmating Knee PainA few things we discuss in this episode: • The anatomical highway interchange that is the knee • The rotational capability of the knee and why it is important to the health of that joint • The muscles that provide support for the knee joint and exercises for their balanced tone • The kinds of injuries that can occur in the knees • What to take into account when considering serious knee surgery • Posture, posture, posture • Exercises that can relieve knee pain and make your knee "stronger"2020-07-0254 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionThe case for strong and active glutesIn this episode: • We differentiate between the three gluteal muscles • The birth of the gluteus maximus and the importance of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus • Everyone's need for a bigger butt • Why the gluteus maximus becomes underactive; the relationship of the hamstrings to the gluteus maximus • How muscles balance in the glutes can alleviate knee pain • The glutes' role in proper posture for optimal pain relief • Exercises to for balance and strength in the gluteal muscles2020-06-021h 00Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionSciatica and Piriformis SyndromeWhat we talk about: • The coronavirus lockdown • The relevance of the proximity of piriformis and the sciatic nerve in sciatica • It's all about diagnosis (and self-diagnosis) • Why posture, movement patterns and muscle tone matter with sciatica and piriformis syndrome • The gluteal muscles and their relationship to sciatica/piriformis syndrome • The importance of nerve flow • Surgery and its effects on the piriformis and sciatic nerve • Treatments for piriformis syndrome • Exercises for relieving sciatica/piriformis syndrome2020-05-0158 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionThe Hip Socket: Finding NeutralThis episode features Alex and Jonathan chatting about: -The anatomy of the hip socket and the importance of the alignment of the femur head within it -The effect of external rotation on the muscles surrounding the hips -The capital importance of muscle tone in the maintenance of healthy joints -Hip replacement surgery: the good and the bad and how to avoid as long as possible -Is it better to be tight-hipped or open-hipped? -The pros and cons of stretching on muscle mass -Exercises that can...2020-04-0156 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionSitting: The New SmokingIn this episode, we gab about: -Chair yoga -Modern sedentary culture -Different types of seats and how to best use them -How to treat chairs so as not to sit in them all day -Illnesses linked to excessive sedentarism and lack of movement -Tips to combat sitting too long2020-01-2844 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionThe Shoulder HangsThis episode features: The evolution of our hanging shoulder The shoulder and its relationship to the pelvis The shoulder's role in sports injuries The chest muscles and their relationship to the shoulder Upper back muscles involved in the shoulder's proper functioning The rotator cuff Exercises to loosen, balance and strengthen the shoulder Why we need another shoulder episode2019-12-061h 09Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionBaby's First StepsWe are talking about babies today, more specifically: • Baby's developmental milestones (crawling) • Walking and standing your children up • Car seats, Bumbo seats, strollers, Exersaucers, etc... And their effect on baby's development • Baby exercise • Babies and sleep • Diapers and elimination2019-11-0658 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionHow Do You Sleep?Sleep and chronic pain, so much to talk about. Here's how the conversation breaks down: • How sleep helps the body heal and repair and the effect chronic pain has on this magic power • The most beneficial position for sleeping • Ideal (and much less so) conditions for going to sleep • How much sleep do we need and is age a factor in the amount of sleep we require? • Exercise and its effects on sleeping • Accessories and methods that aid in getting a good night's sleep • Sleep disturbances and sleeping and p...2019-10-1748 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionAnxietyIn this episode, Alex and Jonathan exchange ideas about: • Jonathan's social anxiety • Methods and tips to deal with social anxiety • Anxiety and its relationship to the sympathetic nervous system • Chronic pain, anxiety and the exercises you can do for those econditions • Physical cues to detect anxiety • Can Corewalking help to relieve anxiety?2019-10-0250 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionWhat Shoes Should I Wear Today? (Part II)In this episode: -The importance of posture and its direct relationship to foot health -How walking barefoot is the best way to care for your ailing feet -Other types of foot care to counter the negative effects of wearing shoes all the time -Pronation and supination and whether shoes can help -Sports, Lebron James, orthotics and how to use them properly -The effects of poor foot health on the rest of the body -The evil of flip-flops2019-07-0929 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionWhat Shoes Should I Wear Today?In this episode Jonathan and Alex talk about: -Jonathan's love of shoes -How bad shoes are for you and your feet -Barefoot shoes versus supportive shoes -Running shoes and their effect on running technique -Foot care for wearing constrictive and narrow shoes -The benefits of having multiple pairs of shoes to wear regularly 2019-06-1332 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionStuck in the Sympathetic Nervous SystemIn this episode: -The divisions of the human nervous system -Homeostasis, or balance, and the function of the nervous system in maintaining it -Fear, flexion, the psoas, pain and their relationship to nervous system imbalances -Exercises for restoring balance to your nervous system2019-05-0145 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionThe Quadratus LumborumIn this episode: -Where is the quadratus lumborum and what is its function in the body -The effects of a tight quadratus lumborum on posture -The relationship of the quadratus lumborum (QL) to other muscles in the pelvic bowl -Issues with right- or left-hand dominance and how it affects the QL -Exercises to release and strengthen the QL for better physical functioning2019-04-0331 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionMuscles: Function Follows FormIn this episode: -The shapes and forms of different muscles -How the form of a muscle is based on its function in the body -Why we should aim to develop long, pliable muscles rather than trying to build hard muscle -How subtle changes in exercises can target different muscles -Tips and tricks to avoid injury when performing daily tasks like cooking2019-02-0447 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionThe Cervical Spine and the NeckIn this episode, Alex and Jonathan talk about: • The cervical spine's job of holding up the head • The direct relationship of the pelvis to the cervical portion of the spine • The suboccipital muscles and the importance of their muscle tone in achieving good posture • The design of the shoulder girdle and and how it should function in contrast with what conventional wisdom tells us • The freedom of rotation of the cervical spine and the dangers it brings with it • Core strength and how it can help avoid neck injuries2019-01-1648 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionBreath and the Middle BackIn this episode: -What is the thoracolumbar junction of the spine? -The curves of the spine (kyphosis and lordosis) -The relationship of the spinal muscles and the abdominal muscles -The effect of tight muscles at the thoracolumbar junction, like hamstrings, on breathing -Exercises to loosen and strengthen the muscles of the back -Releasing the spinal muscles release to get a fuller and better breath -How optimizing the way you stand, walk and sit can help you find your best breath.2018-12-1649 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionThe Sacrum: Spine or Pelvis?In this episode: • What and where is the sacrum • The sacrum and its relation to the curves of the spine • Jonathan's four favorite joints and how they support the entire body • The shoulder girdle and its relation to the sacrum • Effects of a tight piriformis and a tight psoas • Backbends in yoga and how they affect the sacrum2018-11-2944 min
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionSurgery is for Real!In this episode, we talk about: -Jonathan's knee surgeries and how they could have been avoided -Orthopedic surgeries, such as knee and hip replacements and whether or not to have them -Failures and complications of certain orthopedic surgeries -Complications that arise from general anaesthesia -How to prepare your body, or prehab, for surgery -Maintaining physical strength in order to withstand and rehabilitate from surgery and age gracefully 2018-11-0546 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionText Neck Is NonsenseIn this episode, we discuss: What exactly the head is doing anatomically Why virtually everyone has forward head posture The curve of the neck, its responsibilities with regards to the head and how the muscles of shoulder affect the relative weight of the head Why sitting makes forward head posture even worse What long-term issues can arise from forward head posture, such as kyphosis and TMJD Ways to begin getting your head to a better place2018-10-0545 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionThe FeetIn this episode, we discuss: -How the foot works with the rest of the body to walk. -Foot problems such as plantar fasciatis, Morton's neuroma, flat feet, and others. -The anatomy of the foot, its arches and the ankle. -Shoes versus barefoot. -How bad positioning of the feet when walking can lead to problems higher up the skeleton. -Exercises to strengthen and release the feet. 2018-07-3057 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionIt's All About the PsoasIn this episode, we discuss: -3 reasons for which the psoas is the most important muscle in the human anatomy. -The psoas is the emotional muscle of the body. -Psoas release exercises. -How to use the psoas correctly when walking, sitting or standing. -Short-term effects and long-term issues associated with a tight psoas. -Muscles that work together with the psoas to keep it healthy and functioning optimally.2018-07-3056 minCorewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right DirectionAn introduction to CorewalkingIn this episode, we discuss how Jonathan started his journey into teaching yoga and how he evolved into teaching people how to change their walk. We give cues on improving posture and relieving chronic pain, as well as talk about which muscles need to work together in order to walk optimally. Walking can help us age gracefully and we give four essential exercises that will build tone for walking correctly.2018-07-2944 min