Cecily Milne, founder of Yoga Detour, spent a decade completely devoted to yoga, but ended up in so much pain she couldn't make her bed. She rebuilt herself from the ground up by diving deep into the study of functional movement. This conversation will change how you think about pain, posture, strength, and what it means to move well in midlife.

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In this episode:

• What pain and tightness in the body often mean and what to do about them
• “Structural balance:” what happens when parts of your body go offline and others have to pick up the slack
• Why arbitrary movement “rules” we’re taught (like "don't let your knees go past your toes") can foster weakness in your body, not safety
• The case against high-intensity cardio for midlife women and what to do instead
• Why strength training is non-negotiable IF it's programmed with intention, not done at random
• The posture myth: why perfect posture isn't a position you hold — it's the strength you build so you don't have to think about it
• How somatic movement and nervous system regulation are the missing piece in most women's fitness routine.

Our Guest:

Cecily Milne — Yoga Detour founder followthedetour.com

Instagram: @yogadetour

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Mentioned in this episode:

Functional Range Conditioning

Soma Training

ELDOA System

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please work with a qualified provider before starting any new health protocol. This content does not establish a patient-provider relationship with Dr. Mary Pines.