Postural Restoration & Holistic Healing - Aleena Kanner

Aleena Kanner and Ryan explore the intricate connections between the body, mind, and health through the lens of postural restoration. Aleena shares her journey into this field, emphasizing the importance of unlearning traditional health paradigms and adopting a holistic view of the body as an interconnected system. They discuss the significance of breath mechanics, the role of footwear in body alignment, and the challenges posed by conventional approaches to treatment. The conversation highlights the need for critical thinking and curiosity in health and wellness, advocating for a more integrative approach to understanding and addressing chronic pain and other health issues. Ryan and Aleena explore various health topics such as sleep apnea, mouth taping, breathing techniques, the connection between vision and dental health, and the implications of LASIK surgery. They discuss the issues with CPAP and other symptom management approaches. They discuss the importance of holistic health perspectives, nervous system regulation, and the interplay of emotional and physical well-being. Aleena shares her insights on how to approach health issues with a comprehensive understanding of the body and mind, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and the impact of environment on health.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Background 05:01 Understanding Postural Restoration 09:58 The Importance of Breath 14:51 The Role of Footwear in Body Mechanics 19:46 Addressing Sleep Apnea and CPAP Devices 35:43 Mouth Taping and Breathing Techniques 38:25 The Connection Between Vision and Breathing 39:12 Understanding Eye Health and Its Impact 45:09 The Controversy of LASIK Surgery 49:31 The Interplay of Dental Health and Vision 50:07 The Importance of Holistic Health Perspectives 56:31 Nervous System Regulation and Pain Management 01:05:38 Reflections on Life   Music for every episode  Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic     Aleena Kanner https://www.aleenakanner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aleenakanner/ Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com Breathe4Flow.com A bit about Ryan Anderson-  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bsR23JM4z6p1RPpbv7czC?si=4ba51224cf464e70    Nira Lights: https://niralighting.com/ Tell them I sent you!  This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without expressed written permission from AWonderJunkie LLC. The purpose of this conversation is to convey information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition; nor is it to be considered medical or legal advice, opinion or recommendation. This information is for entertainment purposes only.     Keywords   postural restoration, breath mechanics, body interconnectedness, chronic pain, footwear, sleep apnea, holistic health, critical thinking, unlearning, health optimization, mouth taping, breathing techniques, vision health, LASIK surgery, dental health, holistic health, nervous system regulation, pain management, self-healing, emotional work