16: Being Mindful with Joanne Ambrogi, PT

Joanne is a PT, yoga teacher, massage technician and world-class athlete who shares with us the importance of  being present not only while running, but every day. We discuss how and why creating a team to treat you as a runner is important, tips and tricks to think of while running in addition to the all-important question of why we run.

Show Notes:

    Joanne’s education and experience as a World Class Athlete
    What is integrative PT and how yoga plays a role
    The importance of having the time to ask a patient about their history including their childhood to better be able to diagnose what is happening with their pain
    Why having a team to help you heal is key
    When you are at dis-ease and how it can turn to disease
    "The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence.  When mindfulness embraces those we love, they bloom like flowers’"

Thich Nhat Hahn

    Run while you are running and what that means
    Why running without music and podcasts (sigh!) is a good idea
    Tips of what to do during the day to keep yourself injury free
    How to run on different types of surfaces
    What to do every hour during the day to help keep you present
    Joanne’s mantra of breathe in and think "I am", breathe out and think "here now", breathe in “I am”, breathe out “At Peace”

Joanne’s links:

Ambrogi Integrative Health Services Inc.

http://empoweredyoga.com/ambrogi.html

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