Using Yoga & Nutrition to Feel Better

Tammy recommends adding her 10 to 28 day detox program using Metagenics to any health and wellness treatment. Tammy is a licensed professional certified to recommend Metagenics products.

Hip Pain (IT Band)

Breathing
  • Lay on back.
  • Left hand on heart, right hand just below on solar plexus.
  • Inhale through nose; exhale through mouth with a big haaaa from back of throat. Repeat two times.
  • Inhale slowly and hold breath for 12 seconds.
  • Relax belly; exhale. Repeat 2 times.
  • Breathe through normally and slowly.


Yoga
  • Lay on back. Inhale through nose; exhale through mouth. 2 times.
  • Inhale through nose and on exhale through nose, gently pull one knee into chest at a time.
  • Place right hand on right shin two inches below knee.
  • Place left hand on left thigh just below knee.
  • Inhale, and on exhale, pull right knee into chest; resist while pushing left knee away from chest and resist hold for 4 seconds, then exhale.
  • Inhale; release. Repeat 3 more times for the count of four.
  • Gently place both feet on the ground.
  • Press into feet and lift hips off ground; on exhale, lower.
  • Straighten legs out in front of each other. Repeat entire process on other side.
  • Roll over to right side; push floor away from you and engage core to get off floor.
  • Walk around and be pain free!

Nutrition

Shoulders

Breathing
  • Lay on back or sit in chair.
  • Left hand on heart, right hand just below on solar plexus.
  • Inhale through nose; exhale through mouth with a big haaaa from back of throat. Repeat two times.
  • Inhale slowly and hold breath for 12 seconds.
  • Relax belly; exhale. Repeat 2 times.
  • Breathe through normally and slowly.

Yoga
First exercise
  • Stand and get a strap or a towel.
  • Hold strap in front of body with shoulders in line with elbows and elbows in line with wrists.
  • Firm your legs and pull bellybutton to spine.
  • Relax shoulders.
  • On inhale, raise strap, stopping at first point of tightness.
  • Relax shoulders; straighten elbows, relax shoulders again.
  • Breathe with your heart forward.
  • Take 3 to 6 inhales and exhales and slowly lower.
  • Completely relax shoulders before repeating 2 more times.
  • This opens up front of shoulders.

Second exercise (must be done to open up back of shoulders to create balance)
  • Bring elbows, forearms, wrists and palms together above chest in front of face (if they don't come together do your best).
  • Fingertips are pointing toward ceiling.
  • Inhale and reach fingertips towards ceiling.
  • Exhale; lower up and down; repeat 2 to 5 more times.
  • Come out of shoulder exercise nice and slowly.
  • Inhale and roll shoulders back and down and then forward.
  • Inhale and lower chin to chest slowly to the count of 6 and then raise slowly.
  • Feel the freedom in you neck and shoulders and smile!

Nutrition
  • High alkaline diet
  • Avoid coffee, sugar and alcohol
  • Contact Tammy to find out if a 10-28 day Metagenics detox is right for you.

Sleeplessness

Breathing
Practice before you go to sleep when you lay your head on the pillow.
  • Deep inhale and long exhale from the back of your throat with a haaa sound.
  • Close mouth, inhale through nose for four seconds.
  • Hold breath for 7 seconds.
  • Exhale for 8 seconds with mouth open from back of throat.
  • If you wake up in the middle of the night, repeat, but no more than four rounds
  • Good luck!

Yoga
Grounding Resting Pose
This pose uses the weight of the blankets to encourage the body to drop and let go fully. You will need 1 partially rolled squared-folded blanket, 1 bolster or to or three long folded blankets.
  • Lie on your back. Place partially rolled square-folded blanket under your neck and head for support.
  • Place a bolster or 2 or 3 long folded blankets over your thighs.
  • Extend your arms alongside your body with your palms facing the ceiling.
  • Allow the weight of the bolster/blankets to encourage you to let go.
  • Close your eyes, let go and breathe deeply, holding your position for five to ten minutes.

Nutrition
  • Warm milk
  • Valerian root tea
  • Sleepy time tea (if not allergic to ragweed)
  • Melatonin
  • Contact Tammy to find out if a 10-28 day Metagenics detox is right for you.

Low Back Pain

Breathing
  • Inhale deep and slowly exhale through your mouth with a haaa sound forming at the back of your throat 2 times.
  • Inhale and hold for 12 seconds, relax belly and exhale 3 times.
  • Breathe normally with lips slightly touching; exhales a second or two longer than inhales.

Yoga

Warrior 2 pose (virabhadrasana II)
  • Stand in Mountain pose (feet hip width distance apart, belly in, shoulders back, hands on hips).
  • Step back with right foot 3 1/2 - 4 feet back (place foot against wall if not steady).
  • Right toes slightly pointing towards left heel.
  • Front heel is in line with back arch.
  • Press into outside edge of right heel, feel right front thigh firm; legs are straight.
  • Hands on hips and face the wall in front of your body.
  • Inhale your arms into a T position.
  • Bend into left knee, aligning with second toe (keep knee over ankle and torso over hips).
  • Gaze out over second finger of left hand and let shoulders relax out of your ears.
  • Open up your pelvis to the wall in front of your body.
  • Hold for 30 seconds to one minute.
  • Exhale; place hands on hips.
  • Inhale; straighten left leg.
  • Toe/heel feet together and do on other side.
  • Take your time.

Nutrition
  • High alkaline diet (anti-inflamatory)
  • Little to no dairy
  • Peanuts
  • No night shade vegetables (potatoes, peppers,tomatoes)
  • Lots of green vegetables
  • Contact Tammy to find out if a 10-28 day Metagenics detox is right for you.