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Flex and Flow: Blog
Flex and Flow is more than just a blog; it's a community united by the shared passion for flexibility and the belief that, in the fluidity of movement, we find strength. Let's embark on this journey together, where every stretch is a step towards a more agile, resilient, and balanced you.
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Diversify Your Movement
"Expand your range, lean into tightness, breathe into new spaces, imagine with your mind where your body is at in space. Remember it's a...
Mandi Headrick
Mar 24
Empowerment & Autonomy: The Key to Lasting Change
Hi everyone! I hope you're all finding ease and comfort in these unique and undefined times and are embracing compassion and grace for...
Mandi Headrick
Feb 7
Slow Down!
Hello, resilient and capable humans! I’m here with an important reminder: you need to slow down. Every day, I work with people who are...
Mandi Headrick
Nov 19, 2024
Why Mobility Matters
On days when you're sore, stiff, or achy, it might feel tempting to push through with your regular strength training. But what if...
Mandi Headrick
Oct 16, 2024
I really don't feel like stretching.....
Seriously though..... I get it, y’all. Stretching can feel like the biggest drag. Today, I literally had to drag myself to the gym like...
Mandi Headrick
Sep 23, 2024
Bravery/Courage and Faith in your body
Moving outside our comfort zones is daunting. It requires courage to break away from the repetitive patterns that give us a sense of...
Mandi Headrick
Jul 23, 2024
Redefining and Understanding "Posture"
Redefining Posture: The Interconnectedness of Body and Movement Posture is commonly understood as the way we hold our bodies while...
Mandi Headrick
May 23, 2024
There's Nothing Linear About Our Movement Practices
Embarking on the journey toward improved physical mobility and pain relief is akin to embarking on a voyage of discovery—a voyage that...
Mandi Headrick
May 8, 2024
Embracing Embodiment: The Vital Role of Body Awareness in Decision-Making
In the journey of decision-making, our bodies often get overlooked, yet they hold a wealth of wisdom that can profoundly shape our...
Mandi Headrick
Apr 10, 2024
The Magic of Your Breath
Why is our breath important? Beyond the obvious necessity for the chemical cocktail that sustains life—carbon dioxide and oxygen...
Mandi Headrick
Apr 10, 2024
Pain.
Why have we normalized pain? Why is it so prevalent that we hardly discuss it, assuming it’s a universal, unchangeable experience? Why do...
Mandi Headrick
Mar 9, 2024
Why Do We Need to Stretch?
WHY?!?!?!?! Because, gravity! I don't need to tell you that!!! It makes perfect sense when you put it that wayyyyyy!!!!!! 😉 - you know...
Mandi Headrick
Mar 1, 2024
Understanding Lower Back Pain and Sciatica
While many people discuss it, few truly understand the origins of low back pain and sciatica. I have my own theory. From my experience...
Mandi Headrick
Feb 22, 2024
Alleviating Headaches and Peripheral Neuropathy in the Upper Body
Do you have headaches??? Try this: Did you know that the source of most headaches might not be in your head? From my experience, many...
Mandi Headrick
Feb 22, 2024
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