ABC A Brain Connection

06/30/2023

July Movement Challenge starts tomorrow! Can you do 50 or more Cross Crawls as slowly as possible for the next 31 days? Good luck and have fun!

The Cross Crawl is similar to walking in place and swinging the arms. Be comfortable in your stance and reach across the midline of your body as you alternately move one arm and it's opposite leg, then the other arm and leg. Once you are in a rhythm, touch each hand or elbow, if comfortable, to the opposite knee.
This movement can be done standing, lying down, or sitting squarely in a stable chair. Do your best to look around while doing the movement.
Once you are comfortable, experiment with slowing down the movement.
Notice how you feel, including your breathing, before and after.
Above all: be safe, don't overdo, and enjoy.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Education

03/25/2020

https://www.berklee.edu/news/berklee-now/what-world-needs-now-student-made-video?ss=213221&fbclid=IwAR2MoyVsuwLk6QCGPCmfis5rptWusxTKzytFovzLPSJAXdYZ8bjy9FJcUso

Boston Conservatory at Berklee student Shelbie Rassler convened a virtual orchestra of 74 of her peers to create connection in a time of social distancing.

03/17/2020

When feeling overwhelmed, I invite you to take a moment to sip some water and breathe deep. Allow yourself time to move from fear (in the brain stem) to the frontal part of your brain (where good decision making comes from).

04/25/2019

01/25/2019

Winter is here and one may use heat sources such as wood stoves, pellet stoves and etc.. I invite you to remember to drink enough water to compensate for the water loss due to the dryness of the air in your place of shelter. Water loss directly affects the oxygen in the blood along with the saliva's volume in the oral cavity. This is vital for maintaining the oral health, which directly affects one's well being. Remember that caffeinated beverages, while liquid, actually result in a net loss of liquids due to the diuretic effect of caffeine.