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January 14, 2021
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Mission to Move! Outer Leg Strap Stretch for Pelvic Health

Taking care of your core health is as easy as stretching your hips. Coordinating your breath with the movements create the self-awareness that true healing and change requires. This is one of 4 in a series of strap stretches that is an easy way to address your pelvic and core health every day. Subscribe to […]
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January 6, 2021
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Pelvic Floor Relaxation Meditation

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1j9NsBZRJc[/embedyt]   Yes! Try this BEFORE kegels. This is the opposite of kegels, you are learning to relax the muscles first-an often missed step when trying to improve PF symptoms such as leakage or prolapse. Diaphragmatic breathing should be the first Selfcare Solution for pain-especially dyspareunia (pain with penetration). The first step in pelvic […]
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January 5, 2021
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Mission to Move! Piriformis Strap Stretch for Pelvic Health

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-i1EBR-YGo[/embedyt] Taking care of your core health is as easy as stretching your hips. Coordinating your breath with the movements create the self-awareness that true healing and change requires. This is one of 4 in a series of strap stretches that is an easy way to address your pelvic and core health every day. […]
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January 1, 2021
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Happy New Year! What is your 2021 Mission?

At Motivate, our mission has always been to serve in a way that changes lives. We see ourselves as your guides on your health and wellness journey. We want to help you SEE yourself as we do, filled with endless, limitless potential to create your own positive change. We are committed to providing the resources […]
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December 22, 2020
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TMJ Massage-Relax Your Jaw, Relax your Pelvic Floor

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp7Cletn8iw[/embedyt] The stats are high that we deal with stress by holding muscle tension in certain areas-do you hold it in your face, jaw or shoulders? Do you also deal with pelvic floor muscle symptoms such as leakage, prolapse or pain? Thanks to the fascial connections between the head, face and neck down to […]
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December 19, 2020
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Tips for Managing Holiday Stress

This month we are exploring holiday stress causes and a few of the symptoms. Now we will discuss ideas that you may use to manage that holiday stress and hopefully decrease any symptoms you may have. Keep in mind that a technique that works for one person may not work for you and you may […]
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December 16, 2020
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Signs of Stress

As we are prone to say; awareness is everything. Knowing and recognizing how stress affects you, in the moment, will allow you to address it and move forward. Learning what stress relief tools work for you is key to conserving your much needed energy.  Deal with the signs as they come, and you will not […]
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December 7, 2020
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Holiday Season Stress??

All holidays can be stressful, however, the winter ones seem to really take a toll on people. Colder, shorter, snowy days cause us to make changes to our lifestyle, including stress coping strategies like seeing family/friends, eating out, going to movies, travel or after work outings and exercise. Then add the holidays with their own […]
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December 3, 2020
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Rockford 815- Festival of Lights

Starting in 1979 with 11 displays, Sinnissippi Park has housed the Festival of Lights.  This year there will be over 70 displays.  What a perfect way to spend some time with your family during this Holiday Season!  There is no charge for the Festival of Lights though they do accept donations at the end of […]
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December 2, 2020
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Rockford 815 Nicholas Conservatory

Start a wonderful family tradition this holiday season, and de-stress at the same time. Visit Rockford’s Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens.  Take in the sparkling holiday lights as you stroll the outdoor gardens.  Enjoy the breathtaking scene alone or with friends and family.  This year they are also featuring Sound of the Season; free holiday concerts […]
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