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 […]
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 […]
Maintain Limber Hips at Any Age with This Simple Standing Exercise
Keeping your hips limber and pain-free is easier than you might think, and so is regaining flexibility that’s long lost—even if your hips feel like they’ve already set in cement. One of the most crucial things you can do is move your hips often and in a variety of different ways. For example, when […]