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 […]
Three Keys to a Strong, Stable Spine
What do your imagination, breath, and sense of touch all have in common? They might seem unrelated at first, but each of these elements is a key to unlocking a vital muscular system in your body—namely, the deep core. When your deep core muscles work, it feels different than, say, how your abs feel during […]
Brain-Amplified Symptoms, Conditions & Chronic Pain: A Conversation with Dr. Matt McClanahan
Have you ever met someone so clever and full of helpful information that you wish you could put them in your pocket and take them around with you throughout the day? That’s how I feel about my friend Dr. Matt McClanahan. Dr. McClanahan is an osteopathic physician board-certified in neuromusculoskeletal and family medicine. His focus […]
Revitalize Your Body’s Full Movement Potential with This Fascia Exercise
Did you know your body has its very own high-speed internet for moving with freedom and ease? This intricate network of soft tissue is called fascia. Fascia covers and connects every single organ, nerve, and muscle fiber in your body, similar to the way the internet connects computers across the globe. And just as the […]
