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 […]
From Slumped to Aligned: Transform Your Back with This 30-Second Arm Stretch
Ever feel like technology has ruined your upper back and neck? Do you worry about forward head posture and slumped shoulders? If so, you’ll want to check out today’s video. I’ll show you an exercise that addresses one of the most overlooked aspects of upper back and shoulder health: your arms’ relationship with your spine. […]
Tight Hips and Achy Knees? This One Move Targets Both
Are you feeling tension or discomfort in your hips, knees, and thighs? Your quadriceps (quads) and hip flexors might be telling you they need some relief. The quad muscles, located on the front of our thighs, often become overworked champions, compensating for modern lifestyle factors and exercise habits. If you’re reading this, there’s a good […]
From Bed-Bound to Hiking: Theresa’s Incredible Pain Recovery Journey
Last year, I received an email from a woman who’d been on a long road to recovery after debilitating pain. She was finishing physical therapy for her pelvic floor and was curious about the Pilates Tonic Online membership. She’d found some relief with physical therapy, but her feet and back still hurt, and her thoracic […]
The Hidden Squat Culprit: Are Your Calves Holding You Back?
In the last video, (Regain Flexibility and Strength With a Pain-Free Squat), we looked at how a full squat can help you maintain and regain strength and flexibility in your hips, knees, and ankles. But when it comes to actually doing a full squat, most of us are not getting the maximum benefit from this […]
Regain Flexibility and Strength With a Pain-Free Squat
When it comes to simultaneously building strength and flexibility, there are few exercises more effective than a full squat. Did you just flinch at the thought of squatting or immediately dismiss the possibility because of your knees? If so, you definitely want to check out the technique in today’s video. You might have heard that […]