Are you a health professional who would like to learn new tools and techniques? SomaTraining is the perfect addition to your approach. Keep reading to learn how specific types of health professionals can improve their practice by adding SomaTraining tools and techniques. First, what is SomaTraining? SomaTraining...
If you’re keeping up with the latest rehabilitation and injury prevention techniques, you've probably heard of GPS or global postural stretching. Maybe you’ve even experienced it yourself in our ELDOATM group classes. But what is global postural stretching, exactly? How is it different from regular stretching?...
Planning a trip to St. Louis? Whether you’re attending one of our SomaTraining or ELDOA teacher certification courses or going on a family vacation (or staycation), we’ve got you covered. Here are our recommendations for the best places to stay in St. Louis, from luxury...
Searching for fun, healthy outdoor activities in St. Louis? There are so many great parks, trails, and other outdoor activities to enjoy in and around STL City and STL County. Here are several ideas for ways to get out and explore the great outdoors. All...
Environmental enrichment is the concept of providing a safe, supportive environment that is “rich” with opportunities to try new things. Why? Because new experiences and sensations—like traveling to a new city, exploring a museum exhibit, learning a new sport, or trying a new type of...
What’s the difference between ELDOA vs. SomaTraining? In a nutshell, ELDOATM is one exercise technique within the SomaTraining paradigm. It’s part of the larger SomaTraining “tree” if you will. If you're a fitness professional looking to get certified, the main difference is that the SomaTraining...
Movement is paramount to building a healthy lifestyle and being the most alive. When the weather is super cold (or super hot), opportunities to get out of the house and move around become more limited. Luckily there are some incredible indoor workout facilities open all...
ELDOATM is often compared to yoga. The two exercise models do share some similarities, but ultimately they’re quite different. One is more analytical and intentional. The other is more holistic and free-flowing. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between ELDOA vs. yoga, and how they...
A high-quality diet has the power to lift your mood and give your body the resources it needs to meet the day’s challenges. Whether you’re visiting St. Louis for the first time or you’ve lived here all your life, there are many great options to...