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Understanding Your Body

Many people come to this page because something feels different.

You may be feeling more tired than you used to. Activities that once felt easy may now require more effort. You may have noticed changes in your strength, balance, confidence, recovery, or overall energy.

Perhaps you've experienced pain, an injury, a chronic health condition, or simply changes that have come with time.

And like many people, you may be wondering:
  • Is this normal?
  • Is this just aging?
  • Am I making things worse?
  • How do I know what's safe?
  • Can I improve from where I am today?

These are important questions.

Over the past 25+ years, I have worked with thousands of people navigating movement, exercise, chronic health conditions, pain, injury recovery, and the physical changes that occur throughout life.

One thing I have learned is that understanding your body often changes everything.

When we understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what is possible, we can make better decisions, move with greater confidence, and begin rebuilding trust in ourselves.

Explore the questions below and start with the one that feels most relevant to you today.

​My Body Feels Different

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​When everyday activities feel harder, your energy feels lower, or your body doesn't seem to respond the way it once did.

Many people assume these changes are simply part of getting older. Sometimes they are. Often, there is more to the story. These articles explore fatigue, physical changes, aging, and the body's remarkable ability to adapt.
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Articles in this section:


⦾ Why Am I So Exhausted After Doing Things That Used To Be Easy?

⦾  Is This Just Aging, Or Is Something Else Going On?

⦾  What If I Don't Feel Capable Of Exercise Because My Body Has Changed?

Confidence & Trust

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When you're questioning your body's abilities, second-guessing yourself, or feeling disconnected from movement.

Confidence is rarely lost overnight. It often changes gradually through life transitions, injury, pain, illness, inactivity, or simply years of putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own. These articles explore how confidence and trust can be rebuilt.
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Articles in this section:


⦾ Why Has My Confidence In My Body Disappeared?

⦾ How Do I Rebuild Trust In My Body After Pain Or Injury?

⦾ How Do I Know If I'm Listening To My Body Or Avoiding Exercise?
  Lisa Workman, MA, BPE, CSEP-CEP, ​C-IAYT, AFLCA Instructor, RYT-200 Yoga Alliance, 500-hour Yoga Association of Alberta
​  Edmonton, Alberta
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      • AFLCA Cycle Level 2 Workshop
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