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Hot Rock Massage

I spent turkey day relaxing at the coast and wanted to share some of my photos with you. We managed to walk on the beach every day (even in this storm).

Luckily most of the time the weather was more like this.

I collected a few more massage rocks. Check out the tip on this one – perfect for digging in a shoulder blade!

So what is this hot rock or heated stone massage? I gently warm smooth river rocks and use them as mini heaters, leaving them on your skin for a few minutes to warm and soften tight muscles.  I also use them as massage tools (the above mention of digging in the shoulder for example).

I recently showed one of my clients how to treat herself at home by lying on the rock and she just reported that after a few rounds of her self massage treatment she is noticing much less pain and tightness in her shoulder. Hooray!

Want to experience a hot rock massage? Call or email me to schedule (503) 705-4762. If you are already scheduled for your December massage let me know ahead of time and I will warm the rocks for you.

I leave you with a few more shots of the Oregon coast…

 

 

Pilates Digging Trenches for Back Strength

Looking for some new moves to add to your home program this week? Here Elie demonstrates one of your November Five, the Pilates exercise Digging Trenches.Try this move at home (with or without the foam roller) to strengthen your back, core and shoulders.

Zip up your abdominals, press your forearms down into the roller and lift your back and chest. Slowly lower back down.

 

 

Notice how she keeps her back long, and shoulders away from her ears? Try for one minute of this move several times this week.

Turkey Week Class Schedule – November 19th, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving week! I am thankful for you!

Do you have a flexible work schedule this week? Join me for some pre-feast activity. I am subbing a few morning classes for Pam at Sellwood Yoga and I have a few spots available in Pilates and Yoga classes. I would love to see your face at one of the following:

Monday 11/19, 9 am Fit Class at Sellwood Yoga (sign up here) Cardio/ strength intervals with weights, Swiss ball, jump rope, etc…get ready to get sweaty!

Monday 11/19, 5 pm Yoga at Fluid world headquarters 7916 S.E. 19th ave (call or email Anne to reserve your spot 503-705-4762) Vinyasa series with standing balance and core work. This is an ongoing class, or small group of five people max and there is room for one more person tonight.

Wednesday 11/21, 9 am Fit class at Sellwood Yoga

Noon Pilates at Sellwood Yoga. You are welcome to preregister to ensure your spot or drop in to classes at the yoga studio.

 

*6:30 pm Pilates on Wednesday 11/21 at FWHQ is CANCELLED this week. Gobble gobble 🙂

 

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based Personal Trainer and L.M.T. Her clients find greater ease of movement by utilizing the combination of movement + massage she offers in her Sellwood studio, along with a regular home program. Anne offers private and small group Pilates and Yoga sessions, massage therapy, weekly classes, seasonal workshops and stress relief vacations. For the latest and greatest on Fluid’s massage specials, exercise tips, healthy recipes and more check out Fluid’s website, facebook page, or sign up to receive the monthly newsletter.

Warrior III – Yoga For Standing Balance

Here Amanda demonstrates Warrior III one of your November Five. This trains your back, your legs and the small muscles in your feet and ankles that help you balance.

You will notice she is doing this move standing on the BOSU. If you don’t have one of these at home you can challenge your balance by standing on an uneven surface like beach sand or a pillow.

Having balance issues? Try for one minute of this every day and see if your balance has improved by the end of the month.