Pull Yourself in Every Direction with this Fascia Technique
Do you ever feel pulled in different directions at the same time? Feel like parking your car far away to get the extra steps, but also want to slide into that sweet spot right by the entrance? Craving chopped chicken salad with spicy ranch, but also jonesing for the pasta with delectable cheese and tomato […]
If You Wear Shoes, You Need This Calf Stretch
I’ve really been looking forward to sharing today’s exercise with you! I learned this stretch in Katy Bowman’s Restorative Exercise™ program, and it’s the most simple and effective calf stretch I’ve ever come across. First, though, you need to know why this is so important. When your lower legs (calves, shins, etc.) get too tight, they […]
How to Reactivate the Natural Spiraling Motion of Your Feet
Something I learned from one of my favorite teacher in the world is to teach a feeling within an exercise as opposed to just teaching an exercise. You see, if I can teach you a feeling that you can identify with when you walk out of the studio door, you’re much more likely to embody […]
My Favorite Exercise for Increasing Ankle Mobility and Releasing the Soles of Your Feet
This exercise targets the soft tissue that runs from behind your knee all the way through the bottom of your foot; specifically your soleus muscle, achilles tendon and plantar fascia. These three structures are connected. The soleus leads into the achilles tendon and the achilles tendon goes around the heel bone where it leads into […]
This Foot Exercise Will Actually Release Muscles from Head to Toe
And we’re back! I hope your July has been full of summer fun! I’ve gotten some serious work done in the studio and had a great time relaxing with my family. I was going to wait until August to share this new video with you, but I have been so excited about this one […]
The Facial Fascia Fitness Secret
This year has been the year of fascia education for me. I’ve learned just how important a role healthy fascia plays in overall body health. Of course, once you realize how important your fascial system is, your next question is, inevitably, “How the heck do I keep my fascia healthy?” Ultimately, the answer is simple. […]