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17 Apr

The Power of Pandiculation

In todays’ blog we are going to look at why the three step process used within Somatics known as pandiculation helps to release chronically tight muscles which reduces pain, allows you to move freely and improves your posture. Pandiculation Pandiculation is such a funky word and It rolls off the tongue! Pandiculation is the 3 step process used within somatics to release chronically tight muscles to allow for free movement, improved posture and a reduction in pain. Let me explain what [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog anxiety, brain map, education, empower, limiting beliefs, mindfulness, mindset, movement, neurotags, PAIN, pandiculation, perception, posture, stress Comments Off Read more...

06 Mar

How to Develop a Somatic Approach to Daily Activities

In today’s blog we are going to consider the postural reflexes which your brain will produce from stress, poor habits and injury, just to name a few. With this information, let’s consider how we can develop a mindful approach to our daily activities with this knowledge and move forward knowing how we can prevent recurring injuries and pain. If you have joined The Total Somatics Approach to Health & Wellness Online Program at www.TotalSomatics.com, you will definitely know through the [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog back pain, benefits of pandiculation, daily activities, habit, mindfulness, mindset, online program, PAIN, pandiculation, postural reflexes, posture, scoliosis, self care Comments Off Read more...

20 Feb

How to Keep Your Brain & Body Active!

The Total Somatics Approach to Health & Wellness Online Program at www.TotalSomatics.com educates and empowers you within the area of health and well being. If you are logged in to my online program, you will know how often I discuss the importance of Neuroplasticity, the process which increases neural connections within your brain. In today’s blog we will consider why our brain is amazing. By using it in a methodical and intelligent manner you can reduce pain, improve posture, increase [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog bioplasticity, brain, educate, empower, mindfulness, mindset, movement, neural connections, neurons, neuroplasticity, neuroscience, online program, pain science, pandiculation, Podcast, somatic health Comments Off Read more...

13 Feb

Why Pandiculation NOT Stretching Reduces Pain, Improves Posture & Increases Mobility

Over the years we have been told that stretching will help reduce pain and improve our health. However with scientific research, an increased knowledge in the area of pain science and neuroscience, old beliefs around the subject of stretching are starting to be questioned. In today's blog we are going to look at the science behind stretching and why pandiculation is a much more effective and natural way of releasing muscle tension, reducing pain, improving posture and increasing mobility. The [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog animals, benefits, exercise, lifestyle, movement, muscle memory, muscles, neuroscience, no gain, no pain, PAIN, pain science, pandicular response, pandiculation, posture, pregnancy, sensory motor cortex, stretching Comments Off Read more...

14 Nov

Muscle Pain, Tension & Tightness – What can we do to Remedy the Issue?

With advances in technology, we have become skilled with modern scientific and medical discoveries. We are able to video conference people from the other side of the world at the click of a button. However we are a world becoming reliant on pain relief for the mushrooming incidences of musculoskeletal problems. What has happened? What can we do? Empower, Enhance and Educate The following statement by Benjamin Franklin is so true, “An Investment in Knowledge pays the best interest.” When we invest in [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog anxiety, beliefs, bioplasticity, dis-empowering beliefs, emotion, fixed, knot, mindfulness, mindset, movement, neuroplasticity, pandiculation Comments Off Read more...