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 […]
How to Relieve Arm, Shoulder, and Neck Pain with Your Biceps
In today’s video, you’ll learn how to stretch one of the most well-known muscles in the human body. It’s the universal symbol used for strength. These muscles are so popular they even have their own emoji! By now, you’ve probably guessed it. I’m talking about the biceps. 💪💪💪 The biceps are large, prominent muscles in […]
Improve Alignment and Counteract Rounded Shoulders with this Easy Doorframe Trick
There are certain exercises I practice every day without fail no matter what. I shared one in the last video using a doorframe to build glute and leg strength. Today, we’re back at the doorframe, and this time we’re going to stretch your chest and the front of your shoulders. As modern humans, we spend […]
Upgrade this Familiar Upper Back and Shoulder Stretch
Do you ever feel like your upper back could use a stretch, yet you can’t seem to find a way to get to the area in need—like an itch you can’t scratch? If so, you’re going to love today’s exercise. I’ll show you how to upgrade a standard stretch by adding three form points that […]
The Standing Figure-Four Stretch for Your Hips
I’m never sure how to start these posts, as I don’t want to sound trite, especially right now. But I do hope you’re doing well and finding creative ways to move your body, even if it’s merely changing the position in which you spend the most time watching TV! And while I am kinda joking […]
A Subtle Hip Flexor Stretch that Releases Hidden Tightness
Your body adapts to the way you use it every day. For example, when you walk, your hip flexors stretch to one length and, when you sit, they become dramatically shorter. This flexibility according to need is very important. If you spend a lot of time sitting every day, your body eventually learns that you […]