February 2, 2018
With Francis:
- Meditation & Breathing
- Exercises (with breathing)
- Homework:
- Exercises 5-7 (in addition to 1-4)
- “L” (backside stretch)
- Wall plank
- Lying down “bridge”
Most in the group have lower back issues
All 7 exercises are included in yoga and Tai Chi
Introduction to Tai Chi (10 exercises) – lots of arm movements
Find video on YouTube:
10 Simple Tai Chi Exercises in 10 Minutes – Daily Tai Chi for Beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYzBbo0462s
Second half of today’s session presented by Dr. Whitehead. As she talked, it occurred to me that this is actually group therapy for chronic pain sufferers.
Topics for the Day:
- More on insomnia. Made 2 lists on whiteboard: things you cannot control and things you can control.
- Stress/Relaxation responses. Goal is to find a balance between the two.
- Homework:
- Participate in 2 pleasurable activities
- Do relaxation exercises
