Your Calves Are Your Second Heart
Your Calves Are Your Second Heart
Did you know that your calves are your second heart?
This has been known in Chinese Medicine for a long time. Now the fitness and wellness world are catching on.
Your calves are responsible for circulation in your body and so much more…
–Tight calves can limit your range of motion while folding forward
–Alter your foot strike when walking or running
–Contribute to back pain
–Cause night cramping
The calf is made of the Gastronemius and the Soleus.
Magically, there are 2 points along the Gastronemius that relieve low back pain – BL 56 & BL 57.
Image Courtesy of Cindy Black, Big Tree School of Natural Healing
In this video I demonstrate 3 ways to release your calves with a textured foam roller. You could also do two out of the three releases with a pair of yoga tune up balls, or a pair of tennis balls in knotted sock.
The majority of people who reach out to me are seeking increased flexibility.
If you’ve done traditional hamstring stretches but feel you’re not progressing, try releasing your calves.
While you’re at, try rolling out the fascia in your feet with a ball as well.
After you’ve tried these all these things, re-test your forward fold!
Let me know how it worked for you.
Namaste,
Catherine
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Catherine Tingey
Entrepreneur, yogini, designer, award-winning filmmaker, personal trainer and former marathon runner. She left a career in finance to start her own business and along the way, became a yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga for 33 years and teaching privately for 13 years.
About the Author
Catherine Tingey+ Entrepreneur, yogini, designer, award-winning filmmaker, personal trainer and former marathon runner. She left a career in finance to start her own business and along the way, became a yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga for 33 years and teaching privately for 13 years.
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