Relieve Hip Tension, Reduce Pain, & Improve Flexibility in One Effective Exercise
There is a fantastic stretch for alleviating tightness in the hips called the Figure Four. I love a lot about this move, but my favorite thing is the number of ways you can do it. You can practice it sitting in a chair or on the floor, standing up, or lying down. And inside each […]
Unlock Upper Back Benefits with this Advanced Quadruped Technique
If you’ve ever taken Pilates, yoga, or any group exercise class, there’s a good chance you’ve spent time on all fours. The technical term for this is “quadruped,” and you’d think finding your alignment in this position would be easy. I mean, just watch a baby crawl—they’re perfectly aligned every time! But adults? We have […]
This Neutral Pelvis Trick Transforms Your Quadruped
When it comes to alignment, I don’t know if there’s a more nebulous-sounding term than “neutral pelvis.” If you’ve ever taken a Pilates class, you’ve probably heard it: “Find your neutral.” “Make sure your pelvis is in neutral.” I remember hearing it all the time when I first started taking Pilates and not understanding it […]
Erase Back Tension Instantly with This Blanket Technique
If your back ever feels achy or stiff and you have a blanket that can be rolled up, you’ll definitely want to check out the exercise in today’s video. Whenever I feel any kind of discomfort in my upper back creeping in—like the tension from sitting at the computer or standing for a long time […]
Align Your Pelvis to Get the Real Benefits of the Strap Stretch
One of the best ways to get more out of any exercise you do is by fine-tuning your alignment, which is exactly what we’re up to in today’s video. I’ll show you an easy way to adjust your pelvis in a popular exercise that stretches and creates length down the back of the legs. This […]
Ease Your Neck Tension with this Surprisingly Simple Solution
Today’s video is inspired by a class I taught in my Active Alignment mat class last year. Three women in class shared similar issues: As they described their experiences and what they’d tried for relief (chiropractic care, massage, ibuprofen, stretching, etc.), it occurred to me I’d never gone into detail about how breathing affects the […]
