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Author: Sydney

I’m here to help you get stronger and more flexible through alignment-based restorative exercise so you can enjoy all the activities you love in life. You can work with me in two convenient ways: digitally through the The Alignment Studio or personally with in-person Restorative Movement Sessions.

One Foot Practice, Three Big Benefits (Ankles, Knees, Lower Back)

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Learn to lengthen your soles and stabilize your ankles with this simple seated practice. When your feet function properly, your entire body benefits—especially your ankles, knees, and lower back.

Can Your Brain Still Talk to Your Toes?

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Get your feet and toes moving again with a seemingly simple movement—though it might feel a bit like a brain teaser at first!

Can You Spread Your Toes Like You Spread Your Fingers?

Person sitting on exercise mat demonstrating toe spreading exercise with hand placed over foot to guide toe mobility movement

Learn a simple exercise to wake up your feet and help your whole body move and feel better.

Can’t Get Your Ankle Over Your Knee? This Figure 4 Setup Solves It

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Struggling to cross your ankle over your knee for Figure 4? This setup variation makes getting into position easier, so you can actually access this powerful hip stretch—even with tight hips.

6 Simple Exercises to Help Reverse Forward Head Posture

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These six exercise videos show how to reverse forward head posture using simple techniques like doorframe stretches and blanket resets. No equipment or expensive gadgets required.

This Figure 4 Variation Will Stretch Your Hips without Straining Your Knees

Person demonstrating modified figure 4 hip stretch while seated on folding chair

Learn a simple tweak to the classic Figure 4 exercise that makes it easier on your knees while still being effective for your hips and lower back.

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