Greetings!
We hope your 2010 is off to a great start! New Year's Day has
traditionally been the milestone to say "out with the old, in with the
new." And while New Year's
resolutions used to be extremely popular, it seems that fewer people
are making them--much less sticking to them-- this year. Perhaps it's
because of popular research that shows that they don't work? Possibly
because we are
drowned in evidence-based articles that crush the spirits of good
intention?
I encourage you (if you haven't already), to go ahead
and make those resolutions. I believe they represent your deeper
desires for a better you. And while January 1st may be a convenient
time to have started, don't fool yourself. You can resolve, on any date
and at any moment, to change your life for the better and make your
desires a reality. Keep the faith and believe in yourself. We do!
-PS
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Upcoming Events
Egoscue coming to Santa Barbara
We are conducting therapy appointments in Santa Barbara starting at the end of January and will be returning monthly. Many clients head down to Santa Monica to see us from the area and will now be able to book appointments with us while we are there.
When: Saturday, January 27
Where: Motion Unlimited, 1811 State St. Suite C in Santa Barbara
To schedule an appointment, call 310-450-2549 or email santamonica@egoscue.com
Patch Fitness in February
If you've been looking for the right way to get yourself started on a fitness plan this year - here it is! Join us for a 4-week program of fun, functional fitness. Patch workout classes will be Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings starting February 1. Call to reserve your spot in the classes today at 310-450-2549.
Kid's Meditation Workshop
Caroline Sexton is excited to offer a Winter Meditation Workshop for children. This will be a 6-week series geared towards children ages 5 to 12. Each class will involve a meditation as well as explore brain gym, whole brain exercises and art projects. Classes will be held here at the Santa Monica Clinic. Call to reserve your spot as spaces are limited to 8. Contact Caroline Sexton at 818-441-4790.
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Up & Running in the New Year?
Along the beach, boardwalk, parks or on the street, there are plenty of runners in Santa Monica and throughout LA. (After all, look at our weather compared to the icy mess back East!) And while most will tell you to start with selecting a good pair of shoes and equipping yourself with the right gear, our advice is to start from the "inside-out" by starting with preparing your body.
The proverbial "wall" that you hit with running should be from endurance and having to build up your cardiovascular system. Most people, however, will hit the wall that comes in the form of musculoskeletal pain. Whether knee pain, foot pain, hip pain, back pain or otherwise, the joints of your body that are not functioning properly will start to complain.
Pete Egoscue says in Pain Free;
Running gets the worst rap of any major sport,  and many of its loudest critics are former runners. Their primary objection to running is its impact on the load-bearing joints. When those joints are unstable and out of alignment, their capacity to manage the shock of each foot strike is indeed impaired. Fancy shoes and knee braces won't help, nor will adjustments in (running) technique.
So, before you run out to get the best shoes and the stylish garb, spend some time restoring proper function within your body by doing some simple e-cises. If you've taken a significant break from running, it is likely that your gait muscles have become dysfunctional from the time off. Wake up these dormant muscles and your body will thank you for it, and you'll be able to stick to your running program a lot longer!
Egoscue can help you identify what is
causing your pain or help you get on track with your workout routines by setting up your posture and function for success. Come into the clinic for a free consultation
or get started by reading one of Pete Egoscue's books. I recommend "Pain Free" if you have symptoms. You can also get started with the exercises on Egoscue.com. Call to set up your free consultation and find out what the best path is for your personal condition at 310-450-2549.To share this newsletter with your friends, click below:
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You should not have to live in pain. Find out more on how you can tap into the healing potential of your own body - without drugs and without surgery. The Egoscue Method is a non-medical approach to healing and wellness that focuses on the cause of the problem versus the site of the pain. Call today to set up a visit or a consultation.
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Sincerely,
Paul Schell
Egoscue Santa Monica
paul@egoscue.com
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