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The Impact of Comprehensive Rest: Why We Need to Retreat
An interesting article about the importance of getting away came my way recently. Over 6,000 people were interviewed and here is what they said about their state of being: 72% reported feeling tired 23% said the were VERY tired And it was not just physical, it was mental, emotional, social, and s... Read More
Leslie Braverman | TUE NOV 18, 2025
Recharge in Paradise- Retreat April 2026
Kathy Williams and I recorded something special for you. We got together over zoom and reminisced about last year's Belize retreat and talked about all the fun planned for the upcoming Belize retreat, Mayan Miracles and Movement from April 25-29, 2026. In this video, we highlight our favorite par... Read More
Leslie Braverman | SUN OCT 26, 2025
Activating Self-Healing: Focus on the Feel
Our culture suggests that the best way to operate on the daily is keeping attention focused outside of ourselves where we can feel proud of accomplishing things. But the true gift is when your personal awareness starts to shift back onto your own needs. Its taking your focus off objects and back ... Read More
Leslie Braverman | TUE JUN 17, 2025
Frustration as a Catalyst for Healing
Pain can be an incredibly frustrating experience. I've worked with hundreds of clients on their healing journey and one of the most frequent experiences I have witnessed (and experienced!) is frustration. From not being able to wash the dishes without pain to not being able to lift or play with t... Read More
Leslie Braverman | THU MAY 15, 2025
Back Pain and the Core
The core is having a moment! From pilates to the gym, everyone is experiencing some core awareness. But what does it really mean? And how does it influence back pain? The core used to be called the torso and includes everything except the head and the limbs. Everything. Its the seat of the Self. ... Read More
Leslie Braverman | TUE APR 1, 2025
Upper Back Pain Relief: Slouched to Vertical in 1 Minute
You know that feeling, when you've spent all day working over a computer? Your back is hunched, your neck and shoulders are sore, your energy is zapped, and maybe your low back is a little tweaked. Ugg. I have a 1-minute remedy for you. In the video below, you'll find a few great ways to allev... Read More
Leslie Braverman | MON MAR 17, 2025
Movement Strategies While Recovering From Injury
Moving while caring for an injury can be really frustrating. It can be hard to find the right modification without aggravating the injury itself. Movement needs to be greatly reduced with an acute injury and then progressively increased as healing time increases. Below is a list of 4 modificati... Read More
Leslie Braverman | MON MAR 3, 2025