A Simple Side Plank Adjustment for Shoulder Strength and Stability
“I think I’m getting stronger.” “How can you tell?” “I’m not getting that sharp pain in my back anymore when I pick up my son. Also, I didn’t hate the side plank in class today!” This conversation happened recently after an Active Alignment mat class. Lately, I’ve been getting more requests about building strength from […]
Build Strength and Dissolve Pain With an Aligned Side Plank
Do you want to get stronger but are afraid of getting injured? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been hearing worries like the ones above a lot lately. Concerns like these are why I love alignment work and why I dedicated myself to becoming an alignment-based restorative exercise specialist. What’s so special about alignment? Many […]
Improve Hip Range of Motion with Seated Windshield Wiper Knees
Just like a river needs to flow to stay clear and vibrant, your body needs movement to stay flexible and strong. And by movement, I don’t just mean a regular workout routine—I’m talking about the ways and how much you move throughout your daily life! Why is this so important? Movement nourishes and hydrates your […]
Dracula’s Collar: Your Key to Unlocking Spine-Stabilizing Superpowers
In our last video, we explored how the visual of Dracula’s iconic collar can help you: Today, we’re revisiting Dracula’s collar, this time focusing on your spine and twisting. Did you know you have tiny core muscles that lace up your spine? These muscles, called the multifidus and rotatores, might be small in size, but […]
Use This Vampire-Inspired Hack to Reset Head, Neck, and Shoulder Alignment
Ever thought Count Dracula could help with your upper body alignment? Believe it or not, the notorious vampire might just hold the key! What could this creepy, nocturnal villain with a thirst for blood possibly have to do with alignment? It’s not Dracula himself, but rather his most famous accessory—and no, it’s not his vampire […]
From Ribs to Hips—Ease Nagging Pain with This All-in-One Side Stretch
Last week, a participant approached me with a question after my Active Alignment mat class. She’d recently taken a 30-mile bike ride that left one side of her body feeling uncomfortable and tight. Although the mat class was full of exercises that felt like “exactly what she needed,” the nagging tightness from the bike ride […]
