Category Archives: News & Updates

How to Protect Your Shoulders When Opening Doors

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Hello Dear One!

If you’ve ever repeatedly wrestled with doors or daily heavy objects that seem to take more of an undesirable toll on your body than expected – then “Dancing Over Your Feet”, might be a practical concept to take to heart.

As usual HOW we do something is often far more important than WHAT, and this explanation of HOW to protect your shoulders with that easy imagery might prove useful.



How to not hurt your shoulder when opening a door.

And if you have a desire for more specific instruction on how to use more of your body and prevent the likelihood of injury – please check out Power & Pain the ebook, or Power & Pain in person (or other training offerings in person and online).

To getting you clearer on how the body works and how to make it work for you.

xo, M

How to Avoid Body Burn Out

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Hello Dear One!

Are you all too familiar with getting a subtle signal to NOT advance to GO, but find it more normal than not to simply cruise by that warning flag?

If you’re like most, then probably so.

The truth is listening to, being able to hear, and then actually HONORING ourselves does take practice but it will benefit you by NOT experiencing crisis in your body or being, and also with feeling infinitely more harmony and joy!

For real.

The body will whisper it’s needs, and if we don’t attend to it (LIKE A CHILD) it’s volume will rise to a SCREAM where we can’t deny it any longer.

Check out this video for a little more on the matter.



Listening to Your Body

I mention Fat Burning and Personal Training clients in the video.

If you’re curious about either or ready to change your physical reality that also incorporates THINKING LIKE THIS, please give both series of programs a look (especially BEFORE the holidays!)

To getting you clear on how the body works, and how to make it work for you.

xo, M



Muscle Pulls and What Not to Do

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Hello My Darling!

Do you often struggle with discomfort in the form of a pulled hamstring or calf?

And when you experience said grave discomfort, do you aim to stretch the bejeezus out of it, heat it like there’s no tomorrow, or ask EVERYONE around you to massage it??

If so, you’re not alone.

AND if you’ve found that approach to NOT fully address the situation, please give this brief video a look to gain insight to a different tactic that might serve you better.



Muscle Pulls and What to Do

And if you are in need of a manual that will explain the logic of the body and give you a handle on what to do (or how to PREVENT the problem in the first place) based on having more of a grasp on how this system of levels and pulleys we live in work, please check out the ebook Power & Pain.

Or consider experiencing the 2 session methodology in person here.

To getting you clear on how the body works, and how to make it work for you.

xo, M

How Reflexology Helps with Stress

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Hello Darling One!

Have you HEARD about reflexology, but have yet to experience it?

If you think it’s only a glorified foot rub, think again.

Not only can more of the body be accessed by known and specific spots called reflex points on the sole of the foot (or hand, or face), but the body can be both assessed AND attended to by those same points.

Because of how much of the body can be affected through these reflex points, reflexology can affect our physical health as well as our emotional health.

“Most clients have utilized reflexology as an adjunct therapy for reasons varying from anxiety, to plantar fasciitis, and even sinus or digestive issues.

The point of reflexology is not to treat or cure disease, but rather to help the nervous system kick back a notch, and let the body function without stress impeding it.  

Many people that have trouble sleeping, or focusing find it a helpful mindful practice, and use it as a way to get back on track.”

To read the rest of the article written by Carolee, Master Reflexologist, click here.

To schedule an appointment with her to reduce stress and enable to body to function in a more optimal state, please check out her schedule here.

To getting you clearer on how the body works, and how to make it work for you.

xo, M

How to Reduce Discomfort and Stress When You’ve Done too Much

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Hello Dear Ones!

If you’re finding yourself run ragged by either doing too much for too long, or doing WAY too much over a brief period – this encouragement is for YOU.

So often, so many of us do TOO much, and when we do – our bodies(and emotional well being) suffer.

If you find yourself consciously grinding yourself down, or holding your breath and assuming you’ll be able to get through whatever high octane test the world has set out for you currently – GET SOME SUPPORT.

Give your body some attention!

Get some bodywork, and GET A MASSAGE.



A great time to get a massage

When you’re starting to come apart at the seams and don’t have the luxury of stopping just yet, OR you’ve gone through an extreme bout of either physical, mental or emotional stress – REACH FOR RELIEFthat will help to regenerate and restore you once more.

Either to heal and come back to balance, or to be able to continue on for whatever duration necessary.

Prevent bottoming out in a variety of ways, and help yourself feel better, quicker.

You don’t need to go it alone.

Let us help you to not do that.

And if Reiki or Reflexology seems like a SUBLIME idea for whatever your version of. “too much”, might have been – check out the skillful Carolee’s schedule here.

Or if info, offerings, words, or advice in the realm of weight loss, training, mindset or improved health is of interest, please check out my other website at www.michaelafoulkes.com.

To getting you clearer on how the body works, and how to make it work for you.

xo, M

How to Strengthen (Not Strain) a Muscle

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Hello Dear One!

OK!  Have you ever wished to create more strength in a muscle that already felt healthy?

Or one that indicated it needed strength by it feeling SORE and TIGHT all the time?

(If there is any confusion if a muscle is appropriate to be strengthened – please send me a direct message, or be in touch with your MD if concerned.)

Well if you’ve been unclear as to what is too much and what’s not enough the feeling of STRESS, but NOT PAIN is what will steer you correctly.

Watch on to get a slightly stronger handle (ha) on this concept if needed.



How to strengthen a muscle but not hurt it

And if you’re in need of full body support and prevention, Power & Pain the ebook is meant to be a resource for life in this realm, or in person training sessions by the same name are meant to do the same.  Check them out!

Lastly, if you’ve yet to get together with the lovely and talented Carolee who’s skillful hands have clients raving about her Reiki and Reflexology offerings, please check out her schedule and get yourself on it.

To getting you clearer on how the body works and how to make it work for you.

xo, M

Why Your Environment Matters

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Hello Darling One!

Are you someone that’s keenly aware of atmosphere, lighting and placement of furniture, art or objects in a room?

No?

You might wish to, especially if you have a desire to feel differently in any given environment OR if you simply wish to feel BETTER.

Your surroundings matter, because how you feel MATTERS.

Check out this quick video on the matter and how Still Point aims to please in this department.

And perhaps what you might wish to prioritize yourself!



Why Your Environment Matters

And if you feel like the need for INNER relaxation is desired in addition to an environmental impact – get some in house R&R (Reiki and Reflexology) from the talented Carolee.

She’s in on Thursdays!  Check out her schedule here.

And if losing weight in a way that feels easier, or assistance with getting more fit (or not getting hurt!!) is of interest – please learn about fat burning or coaching programs here.

To getting you clearer on how the body works, and how to make it work for you.

xo, M

Fourth of July Tips

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Hello Dear One!

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!

Hoping you are so excited for this holiday and with that, I thought to share some tips in the 3 main categories where people struggle on a holiday such as this.

GETTING INJURED

EATING REGRETTABLE FOOD

DRINKING TOO MUCH

Here’s a robust video that speaks of some tactics to take if you wish to stay pain free (though still having some physical fun), not feeling overly full or full of shame for what was eaten, and what to consider when having alcohol at your fun events that might help you feel better during and the day after.



Fourth of July Tips

Here is the video I mentioned about how to Drink Less and Feel More (Bonus in Fat Burning Mastery) – PLEASE check this out.

And if you’d like to learn more about how Fat Burning works, this 5 day series might prove quite useful.

Oh, and if you’d like to read up on how to use your body in order to not get hurt with all the games, horsing around and antics that might be going on, please check out the ebook Power & Pain.

Oh!  And Carolee is in the office Friday of this holiday week!

If you’d like to receive an other worldly session of Reiki or Reflexology from her, please check her schedule out here.

To getting you clear on how the body works, and how to make it work for you.

xo, M

What NOT to do to be Strong

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Hello Dear One!

Have you been wrestling with what it might really take in order to feel stronger or have more developed muscles?

If you have been struggling, this delineation might help you shift things quickly.

Hopefully that is useful!

If you need more assistance in the realm of not getting hurt or additional understanding of how to be stronger – please check out the ebook Power & Pain or a series of coaching programs (held in person or online).

And if you have yet to check out Carolee’s skillful hands via her offerings of Reiki or Reflexology, please check out her limited schedule here.

Love to all!

To getting you clearer on how the body works, and how to make it work for you.

xo, M

Self Care Sermon

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Hello Dear One!

Are you one of the many that has more than a handful of charges and responsibilities?

Or are you someone who takes advantage of ALL the myriad expectations and opportunities there are to do, experience, and enjoy?

One of these situations can seem more desirable than the other, but the truth is they BOTH can leave one feeling depleted.

Nourishing activities are not always done outside of giving, nor are they always something that is high energy and seems FUN.

The truth is YOU know what feels good.  

And what doesn’t.

If you’re more focused there than not ALL will be good.

So if you need a moment, take it.

Or if you really need to turn something less than pleasant into an endeavor that thrills you INFINITELY more, PLEASE do.

And if you need a little more reinforcement for putting what feels good first, please check out this video on the matter.



Self Care Sermon

To getting clearer on how the BEING works, and how to make it work for you.

xo, M

Oh, and PS!

Carolee is going on her honeymoon this month, so will only be in the office Wednesday, June 26.  She will resume being in the office on Thursdays as of 7/1.

If you’d like to check out her limited schedule and offerings for June, please click here.