How often do you look down at your beloved phone? Perhaps you are right now! A study showed that on average people look at their phone every six and a half minutes, that’s around 150 times a day. YIKES! And then, how LONG do you get caught looking down in the scrolling game? On average […]
Amanda Kriebel
Affectionately described by many as a yoga scientist, Amanda Kriebel is an innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy, Yoga Teacher and writer who humbly claims to be a student of life. She inspires her patients and students to find JOY through creative techniques to optimize their physique and health. She developed a clinical collection of short yoga routines designed for all types of individuals and athletes curious to explore yoga. Amanda has assisted the sports medical team at World Surfing League events since 2011. She is an avid surfer and snowboarder but she slows down to meditate and write for Cameron Diaz/ourbodybook.com and Inertia.com. As an adventurer herself, she is dedicated to promoting health and longevity so that you dwell IN JOY.
Your Brain // Neuroplasticity
Did you know that when you are awake you have enough energy buzzing in your brain to power a light bulb? That’s around 10 to 33 watts. Our body is an electrical miracle! It’s a delicate and complicated machine. Our brain is the intricate operating center for the nervous system, which is continually collecting data […]
12 Suggestions to Train your Brain + Jnana Mudra
Would you knowingly damage your home, your car, your surfboard, or any of your precious belongings? Probably not, nor would we knowingly harm our body through the decisions we make, right? We make choices to protect and nurture our body and our brain as best we can within our control. We take care of our […]
The POWER of Visualization
The eyes are the windows to our soul. And when we close our eyes and omit our external surroundings, what appears? We switch to seeing the internal landscapes within our being. There’s a whole world in there! We access our soul, imagination, and dreams. This is like a sacred gateway to design our reality by […]
How are you?
HOW ARE YOU? Really, how are YOU? I love this simple yet deeply caring question. It shows when someone really wants to know and understand how you are feeling. It’s a common greeting, often habitual with a habitual response. Sometimes we get stuck in autopilot and forget to ask ourselves how WE are doing. Truly […]
Healthy Low Back Tips
Are you one of the four out of five people who have experienced low back pain at some point in your life? It is one of the most common reasons to visit a Doctor! Read on to learn more about the lumbar spine that has five of the largest vertebrae referred to as L1- L5. […]
Curiosity and Posture
Are you a curious person? Do you seek knowledge and have the inquisitiveness to learn something new or relearn something old? This curiousness may take you out of your normal habits and patterns, it keeps you moving forward and evolving in uncertainty. Curious how much the human head weighs? It is 10-12 pounds (the brain […]
Costa Rica Reflections + Practicing Pura Vida
Pura Vida (or “pure life”) is a Costa Rican phrase that has many meanings but captures the simplicity of the spirit that lives within this majestic country. People say it to each other as a greeting or a parting good-bye, to take it easy, or enjoy life, and as a reminder, it’s all good. It’s […]
Warning: Meditation may cause increased well-being + peace + joy
One of my yoga teachers once said medicate and meditate share the same root, except the side effects of meditation are peace, calmness, joy… and it’s FREE! Creating quiet time is as important as brushing your teeth in the morning before you leave the house; make it a part of your routine. Start your day […]
H a r m o n i o u s Shoulders
What do the shoulders and an orchestra have in common? When I describe the elaborate structure of the shoulder joint to my patients and yoga students, I often reference an orchestra. I’m far from a musician, but I do appreciate music and the underlying details are intriguingly similar. The mechanics of the movement of the […]
Sacred Space = devotion ~ expansion
Sacred space to me is a reflection of your spirit, of one’s heart. A sacred space isa welcoming place that is an expression of your “home” within. There is a feeling of pure devotion and coziness where you connect with your presence, and embrace your BE-ing. Within this vastness you navigate the practice of receiving […]