There are many places to obtain the equipment used in this book. Below are the places (or websites) from which I source my equipment for my home and studio. I’ve also included the recommended sizes for easiest ordering.
• BOLSTER: I recommend using a round bolster that is approximately 28 inches long with a 10 inch diameter. Find these sturdy cotton bolsters at YogaAccessories.com, your local yoga studio, or other online yoga supply companies.
• HALF FOAM ROLLER: I recommend using a 12x6x3 half foam roller (that’s 12 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 3 inches tall). I order mine from foamerica.com. You can also find them on my website (nutritiousmovement.com/product/half-dome) as well as other exercise equipment stores.
• SQUAT PLATFORM: If you’re interested in purchasing a squat platform for your toilet, I recommend the Squatty Potty. You can often find these at Costco, Bed Bath & Beyond as well as online at squattypotty.com.
• YOGA BLOCK: If you want to use a yoga block, I recommend using one that’s 9x6x3 (9 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 3 inches tall). You can likely find these at your local yoga studio, sports equipment store, Target, or online at yogaaccessories.com.
• FOAM TOE SEPARATORS: Find inexpensive toe separators (typically used for pedicures) at any drugstore or pedicurist.
• CORRECT TOES: These toe spacers, which you can wear in shoes if your shoes are wide enough, are available at correcttoes.com.
• FOOT ALIGNMENT SOCKS: These toe-spacing socks are available at my-happyfeet.com.
• TENNIS BALL: Find them at any sporting good store.
• YOGA TUNE UP™ BALLS: These are great for the Bottom of the Foot Stretch as they’re soft and designed for just this activity. You can find them, as well as video instructions on how to use them, at yogatuneup.com.
• Shoes: The List: nutritiousmovement.com/shoes-the-list
• Shoes: The Summer List: nutritiousmovement.com/shoes-the-summer-list
• Shoes: The Winter List: nutritiousmovement.com/shoes-the-winter-list
• Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief: The New Science of Healthy Feet. This is the more gentle introduction and focuses more on shoes.
• Whole Body Barefoot: Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear. This book has many more exercises as well as more technical information on anatomy and biomechanics.
If you’re currently experiencing a pelvic floor issues, consider working with an alignment-aware physical therapist or physiotherapist with additional training in pelvic floor issues. You can request information on their training in pelvic floor matters to see if they’re the best fit for you.
Exercises for pelvic alignment used by Shelah, Lora, Joyce, and Joan can be found in the following resources.
• In my exercise DVD Nutritious Movement for a Healthy Pelvis (find at nutritiousmovement.com).
• In my book Diastasis Recti, which, while dealing mainly with the core, also addresses pressures created through movement that constantly contribute to pelvic floor disorders.
When you’ve mastered the exercises here and feel like you’re ready for more, you can find more advanced movements and habit changes in my book Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement. You can request any of these books at your local library or bookstore, or find them at any online retailer.