Release Work
Having many varied exercises to give your clients as a way to warm up before class and as homework is essential. If they are practicing specific exercises and releases on a daily basis for just a few minutes a day, they will start to see and feel a big impact long term. Releasing the trigger […]…
Release Work
This sequence of hip releases at the wall with the spiky ball is an excellent warm up for any group class. It is also excellent to teach your private clients so that they can come into the studio to do it before their session and can do it at home in between sessions. If done […]…
Release Work
To truly lengthen any part of the body, we must have a point of anchoring out of which we can then grow. Ideally we want to have a fluid and systematic journey into lengthening. Unfortunately most people jam into their joint space and aren’t connected with how the breath helps to create elongation. In this […]…
Release Work
Our bodies have an innate intelligence and will always organize around tightness. This sometimes creates more tightness in the process. When we find a trigger point in a certain area, it can be a complete surprise because we very often have not felt any previous tension or pain in this area. These are hidden puckers […]…
Release Work
The foam roller has become a must in Pilates studios and gyms all over the country for good reason. It is a versatile tool that not only aids in myofascial release but also in balance. So many clients walk into the studio from hours in a sedentary posture, and it is not in their best […]…
Release Work
Good function of the foot and ankle is determined by balanced musculature of the lower leg. Watch the video to learn techniques to release the connective tissue between the fibularis and soleus muscles. These are great techniques that your clients can learn to do at home. With consistent massaging the lower leg can balance and […]…
Release Work
How we digest gravity through our bones in our walking and running gaits is paramount to alignment and health. There is no better spot to start than the feet! Through these simple exercises with a spiky ball, you can help your client find more ease in the fan of the foot bones. This opening […]…