Tight Hips? This Simple Move Relieves Hip Tension Like Magic
The other day, during a Q&A Zoom class, an Alignment Studio member requested help for her hips. (In case you aren’t familiar, Alignment Studio, formerly Pilates Tonic Online, is an online studio packed with alignment-based restorative exercises to help you get stronger and more flexible.) This member’s hips were uncomfortably tight, and she thought it […]
Transform Rounded Shoulders with This Gentle Twist
If you’re anything like me, you probably spend a lot more time doing things that round your shoulders forward and less time doing things that pull them back. Simple things like sitting, driving, reading, and working on the computer involve holding the weight of the arms in front of the body, which pulls the shoulders […]
Essential Hip-Opening Exercise for Desk Workers (Do This in Bed!)
One of the biggest keys to easing aches and pains while boosting flexibility is to move your body more throughout the day in different ways. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for simple exercises that fit seamlessly into daily life. Today’s video features an exercise that lengthens muscles that get tight and squished from […]
Beyond Pilates: How Alignment Studio Changed Everything for Nickie
At the end of 2024, I renamed our online membership to Alignment Studio (formerly Pilates Tonic Online). Why the change? The membership goes way beyond Pilates. It’s all about helping you incrementally, methodically, and safely rebuild flexibility and strength through alignment-based restorative exercise so you can keep doing all the activities you love. While I […]
The Unexpected Way to Release Stubborn Hip Tension
You know that incredible feeling when you stretch just right, and all the tight spots start to let go? That’s precisely what today’s exercise is all about. This movement feels fantastic while reaching nooks and crannies in your waist and hips where tension can hide. It starts off looking like the Figure 4 stretch, but […]
Essential Back Care: 4 Simple and Effective Techniques for 2025
As we get ready to ring in 2025, let’s ensure your back feels its absolute best! I’ve rounded up some of the best back-focused posts from 2024 to ease tension and help your back feel amazing. “Erase Back Tension Instantly with This Blanket Technique” Whenever I feel the slightest discomfort in my upper back creeping […]
