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Childrens Yoga in Jersey CI

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Steffen Toates • 0 Comments

Calling all little yogis in school years 1, 2 and 3! Join us for a fun-filled journey into the world of yoga, where imagination and creativity come to life on the mat.

Led by an experienced instructor and current primary school teacher, Madeleine Minty, our classes blend playful poses, breathing exercises, and mindfulness activities to nurture both body and mind.

Through yoga games and stories children will enhance their flexibility, balance, and focus while fostering a sense of inner peace and confidence.

Every session is a new adventure, promoting joy, self-expression, and a love for healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Join us from Sunday 21st April at 1-2 pm for a 5-week course and discover the joy of yoga!

Free onsite parking for easy drop off and pickups.

To book a space email reception@dynamichealth.je.

The total cost for a 5-week course is £45

Protect your back by perfecting your lifting technique

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Steffen Toates • 0 Comments

Go on most manual handling courses and you will probably hear the phrase “lift with your knees and not your back”. However, although lifting in this way is sparing on the spine, it greatly increases the load on your knees. Continue Reading

How well do your hips move?

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Steffen Toates • 0 Comments

Take the lunge test today to find out! Continue Reading

Return to Running Guide

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Steffen Toates • 0 Comments

Follow these simple recommendations to guide your return to running after injury. Continue Reading

Simple fix for back pain with running

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Steffen Toates • 2 Comments

A common cause of low back pain with running is weakness of the core muscles. If your core is weak, as your foot strikes the ground the lower back may over-extend, overloading the facet joints of the lower back. A classic sign of core weakness is back pain aggravated when running downhill but relieved when… Continue Reading

3 Easy Posture Exercises on the Foam Roll

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Steffen Toates • 3 Comments

Most of us are guilty of spending to much time sitting. Not only does excessive sitting increase our risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, it also leads to a host of postural problems: Continue Reading

Great Toe Exercise for Plantar Fasciitis Relief

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Steffen Toates • 1 Comment

The plantar fascia is a strong band of connective tissue that runs from the heel to the base of the big toe. The plantar fascia works with the small muscles of the feet to slow the lowering of the arch as the foot contacts the ground with walking and running and assists with elevation of… Continue Reading

Foam Roll Angels for Tension Headache Relief

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Steffen Toates • 2 Comments

A common source of tension headache are the muscles around the neck and shoulders. Two common culprits are the suboccipital muscles (the small muscles at the base of the skull) and the upper traps (which sit on top of your shoulders). When irritated these muscles can refer pain around the temples and behind the eyes… Continue Reading

Supported Reach Exercise for Knee Pain

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Steffen Toates • 1 Comment

Knee pain is more commonly a symptom of dysfunction elsewhere in the body than an of isolated problem of the knee itself. Two common areas of dysfunction leading to knee injury are the feet and the hips. Continue Reading

Chiropractic for knee pain

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Steffen Toates • 0 Comments

Chiropractic is a safe and effective treatment option for a range of knee problems such as patellar femoral pain syndrome, jumper’s knee and osteoarthritis. All knee problems are different, which is why chiropractic for knee pain utilises a variety of treatment techniques individualised the patient and their specific injury. Continue Reading

“I first attended due to pain in my lower back that I had had for over a year. It was my last resource, as I had tried a lot of things before but it was definitely the best thing for me. I felt listened to and taken seriously and I’m now more or less pain free. I can now do all the things I like again, like dancing and walking. That’s just great!

Karen Mackel