The 24/7 Flexibility Coach You Didn’t Know You Had
What if I told you your body comes with a built-in assistant that works 24/7 to help you move, feel, and function better? And the best part? This helper doesn’t cost a thing and has been working in the background your whole life. So what is this always-available, completely free flexibility enhancer that supports your […]
One Move, Endless Benefits: Hips + Upper Body Release
In the last video, we added a little magic to Windshield Wiper Knees. This week, we’re bringing the upper body into this fantastic-feeling move! Why the same exercise again?Because your body thrives on moving in different ways—especially different ways within an exercise. It’s easy to fall into a rut of repeating the same exercises and […]
Tight Hips? This Simple Move Relieves Hip Tension Like Magic
The other day, during a Q&A Zoom class, an Alignment Studio member requested help for her hips. (In case you aren’t familiar, Alignment Studio, formerly Pilates Tonic Online, is an online studio packed with alignment-based restorative exercises to help you get stronger and more flexible.) This member’s hips were uncomfortably tight, and she thought it […]
Transform Rounded Shoulders with This Gentle Twist
If you’re anything like me, you probably spend a lot more time doing things that round your shoulders forward and less time doing things that pull them back. Simple things like sitting, driving, reading, and working on the computer involve holding the weight of the arms in front of the body, which pulls the shoulders […]
Essential Hip-Opening Exercise for Desk Workers (Do This in Bed!)
One of the biggest keys to easing aches and pains while boosting flexibility is to move your body more throughout the day in different ways. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for simple exercises that fit seamlessly into daily life. Today’s video features an exercise that lengthens muscles that get tight and squished from […]
Beyond Pilates: How Alignment Studio Changed Everything for Nickie
At the end of 2024, I renamed our online membership to Alignment Studio (formerly Pilates Tonic Online). Why the change? The membership goes way beyond Pilates. It’s all about helping you incrementally, methodically, and safely rebuild flexibility and strength through alignment-based restorative exercise so you can keep doing all the activities you love. While I […]
