Donovan Yoga

06/11/2026

Lower leg tension? Try these Self - Myofascial release techniques. And join me Tuesdays for my Get UNSTUCK - Myofascial release classes on zoom

06/10/2026

Has anyone ever told you you have “IT band syndrome” or you need to “release your IT band”?  or maybe you have mystery knee pain . This is one of the best ways to address this without causing additional irritation/  inflammation. I am NOT a fan of “SMASHING” the IT band with a foam roller.
Using a therapy ball along the outer thigh, think of rolling your thigh over the ball trying to tuck the ball underneath the IT BAND.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Join me Tuesdays on zoom ! DM me for details

05/29/2026

Repetitive negative thinking is one of the most powerful risk factors for mental health issues, strongly predicting depression, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia. Far from simply reflecting distress, it actively amplifies and prolongs it by keeping the brain’s stress response constantly engaged. This is why proven approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness target the pattern of thinking itself, rather than just the content.

Neuroimaging studies show these practices strengthen the prefrontal cortex’s control over the amygdala and reduce overactivity in the default mode network associated with rumination. Ultimately, what you repeatedly rehearse in your mind becomes the default operating system of your brain.

10/28/2025

First day at was a success !

10/17/2025

Phionna is growing up so fast!!! She’s already partying like a rock star and smoking cigars 😂😂

10/10/2025

1. Muscle is the main site for glucose disposal
After you eat, insulin moves glucose into cells — and 70–80% goes into muscle.
→ More muscle = more storage = lower blood sugar and better insulin sensitivity.

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🔥 2. Muscle acts like a glucose sponge
When you move (walk, lift, etc.), muscles pull glucose from your blood even without insulin (via GLUT-4).
→ Helps regulate blood sugar naturally, even with insulin resistance.

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⚙️ 3. Better insulin sensitivity
Active, strong muscles respond better to insulin, so your body needs less of it.
→ Less insulin resistance, less fat storage, better energy control.

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🏋️‍♀️ 4. Muscle burns glucose at rest
Muscle tissue uses more energy than fat, even when you’re resting.
→ More muscle = higher metabolism = steady glucose use.