Many of you already know the benefits of soaking in a tub after a long, stressful day and/or a taxing workout. However, were you aware that recent studies indicate that a hot bath has health benefits similar to exercise…..? Also called “passive heating,” a…
LightSpace is thrilled to announce that after 1.5 years of hard work and dedication, Beth Milligan is now a fully certified Shiatsu massage therapist! She is now offering sessions at LightSpace in our newly finished treatment space – which we call the Sage Room…
Remember that your form and posture are very important while shoveling snow! For those of you shoveling today, here’s a handy visual to help you. Take frequent breaks, and an epsom salt bath when you’re finished can help reduce soreness. Use two cups of…
Everyone stresses out. Most of us are familiar with common stressors like work/school deadlines, being late, children, partners, parents, pets, illness……the list goes on and on. I was surprised to read recently about some lessor known stressors – or at least the ones that don’t…
Six weeks. That’s the magic date. Six weeks for your postpartum checkup; six weeks for working out, six weeks for – Ahm – other things to take place. Six weeks compared to 40 weeks; 39 and two days in my case. Doesn’t seem too…
So many people have lower back pain these days, wouldn’t you agree? Whether from a fall, a birth defect, age, job-related or inactivity, we all know someone suffering with back issues. In fact, that’s how several instructors at LightSpace discovered Pilates in the first place….
Clients often ask these questions: “How do you see that?” “Are you sure that I’m not in neutral?” “How can you tell that I’m using my back?” “How do you know that my leg/arm isn’t in the socket?” As Pilates instructors/movement therapists, we look at…
Remember that LightSpace blog a while back about the science of smudging with sage? Most of you know that we frequently use sage in the studio, sometimes more than once a day, and have been curious about HOW to actually do it….
Welcome to LightSpace 2.0 – thanks for your patience and support as we underwent our construction this week! Here are a few pics of our project to tide you over until you stop in for your classes and sessions this week to see…