Neuroscience

Read about current best evidence and philosophical frameworks for yoga and general health/wellness practices.

Yoga and Low Back Pain Part III - What does the Evidence Say?

May 14, 202113 min read

Yoga and Low Back Pain Part III - What does the Evidence Say?

Hey Readers! Welcome! I am so glad you are here. Today’s post is Part III of my “Yoga for Low Back Pain” series. If you have not read...

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Jackie Allen

Mar 26, 20216 min read

Benefits of Jumping Rope

Hey Readers! Thank you for checking out this post! Do you remember the feelings of excitement and fun when jumping rope as a kid? I...

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Self-Myofascial Rolling - Tricks of the Trade

Jackie Allen

Feb 26, 20219 min read

Self-Myofascial Rolling - Tricks of the Trade

Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here! In today's blog post, I will go over my personal history and "tricks of the trade" as it...

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Jackie Allen

Feb 19, 20219 min read

What is Self-Myofascial Rolling?

Hey Readers! I am so happy you are here! In today's blog post, I will give an overview of what self-myofascial rolling is and what the...

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Jackie Allen

Jan 29, 202113 min read

Gluteal Amnesia IV - Neurobiology

Hey Readers! I am so thankful that you are here! This blog post is part IV of my gluteal amnesia series. In this series, I am taking a...

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Gluteal Amnesia I - What Do the "Glutes" Do?

Jackie Allen

Jan 8, 20219 min read

Gluteal Amnesia I - What Do the "Glutes" Do?

Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here! It's time to talk about our butts! Haha! But, seriously, I have spent many, many, many hours...

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Jackie Allen

Dec 18, 20206 min read

What is a Sarcomere?

Hey Readers! I am so thankful that you are here! Have you ever wondered what actually causes your skeletal muscles to contract? Well, in...

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Jackie Allen

Dec 11, 202016 min read

What is Holistic Wellness?

Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here. Holistic wellness is the guiding principle in my life. I whole-heartedly believe in wellness...

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Jackie Allen

Nov 20, 20205 min read

What is Restorative Yoga?

Hey Readers! I am so glad you are here! Have you ever tried a restorative yoga class? If you answered "no," you are missing out big...

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Jackie Allen

Oct 9, 202011 min read

Belly Breathing - How To Practice This

Hey Readers! Welcome back to part 3 of my Belly Breathing series. If you have not yet read part 1 (click here) or part 2 (click here),...

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Belly Breathing - 10 Reasons Why YOU Should Practice This

Jackie Allen

Oct 2, 202010 min read

Belly Breathing - 10 Reasons Why YOU Should Practice This

Hello Readers! This blog post is part 2 of my belly breathing series. If you have not read part 1 yet, I highly recommend that you go...

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Belly Breathing - General Overview of Breathing

Jackie Allen

Sep 25, 202012 min read

Belly Breathing - General Overview of Breathing

Hey hey readers! In this new series, I will discuss the what, why, and how of belly breathing. Belly breathing goes by many names,...

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The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Therapeutic Massage

Jackie Allen

Sep 18, 20203 min read

The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Therapeutic Massage

by Guest Blogger, Beatrice Carlson Bumbacher, LMT, MLD-C, C.A., Owner and Founder BeAwareHealthMassageTherapy, Cumming/GA, located inside...

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The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Breath Work and Meditation

Jackie Allen

Sep 11, 202010 min read

The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Breath Work and Meditation

“Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know I am breathing out.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Hey Readers! This blog post is part...

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The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Yoga

Jackie Allen

Sep 4, 20209 min read

The Autonomic Nervous System - Re-balancing Through Yoga

Hey Readers! This blog post is part 2 of my “Yoga and the Autonomic Nervous System” series. If you have not read part 1 yet, I highly...

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