Dracula’s Collar: Your Key to Unlocking Spine-Stabilizing Superpowers

In our last video, we explored how the visual of Dracula’s iconic collar can help you: Today, we’re revisiting Dracula’s collar, this time focusing on your spine and twisting. Did you know you have tiny core muscles that lace up your spine? These muscles, called the multifidus and rotatores, might be small in size, but […]
Use This Vampire-Inspired Hack to Reset Head, Neck, and Shoulder Alignment

Ever thought Count Dracula could help with your upper body alignment? Believe it or not, the notorious vampire might just hold the key! What could this creepy, nocturnal villain with a thirst for blood possibly have to do with alignment? It’s not Dracula himself, but rather his most famous accessory—and no, it’s not his vampire […]
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 […]