This Thigh Muscle Stretch video demonstrates how to release the four long muscles on the front of the thigh (aka the quadriceps). When quads and hip flexors are tight they pull on the front side of the pelvis, effecting posture and contributing to back, hip, and knee injuries. It is important to hold this stretch for a good length of time while you breath slowly and deeply.

This Thigh Muscle Stretch video demonstrates how to release the four long muscles on the front of the thigh (aka the quadriceps). When quads and hip flexors are tight they pull on the front side of the pelvis, effecting posture and contributing to back, hip, and knee injuries. It is important to hold this stretch for a good length of time while you breath slowly and deeply.

This Table Top Hip Stretch video demonstrates a variety of techniques to unlock deeply into the hips. The Split Level (or other supportive apparatus) fosters a deeper, more relaxed stretch, rather than having both feet on the same level. This stretch is particularly effective when your muscles are warm (e.g. after a power walk or bike ride). Be patient. Hips do not open up quickly.

This Plantar Fascia Release video demonstrates various techniques using a wooden dowel to stretch and strengthen the many joints in each foot. Gravity, exercise, and running can cause feet to become rigid which decreases the spring-like mechanism of the foot. By improving the overall alignment and flexibility of these bones, one truly improves the “pep” in one’s “step.” There are twenty-six bones in each foot: Happy Feet = Happy Body.

This Knee and Ankle Mobility video demonstrates a stretch to achieve increased flexibility and range of motion. But be patient: the opening will be gradual. Over time, this posture will break up scar tissue (aka adhesions) that causes limited motion of the joint. Breathe into the change; the poison (discomfort) is the cure.

This Baddha Konasana video teaches a seated yoga posture paired with deep breathing that gently opens your hips. In addition, the inner thigh muscles stretch which releases pressure in the pelvis. Practice this technique often for a gradual but continuous opening.

This “Quad & Reach” video will help to elongate the large muscle group on the front of the thighs (aka the quadriceps). Opening up the quads can help alleviate some knee pain and release tension in the low back. Everything in our bodies is connected, and the quads can play a significant role in the overall alignment of our bodies.

This Hip and Pelvic Stability video teaches how to isolate the movement of the femur in the hip socket (aka acetabulum), and the movement between the spine and the pelvis. The use of slow deep breaths and pelvic floor contractions increase mobility and stability in the hips and pelvic floor. This is not a strenuous action; it is designed to create awareness of these individual movements.

This “Knee Love” video teaches how to locate and gently manipulate the knee cap (aka the patella). The knee cap can get stuck due to overuse and misalignment which can create pain and rigidity. Massaging the surrounding tissue increases circulation, as well as the viscosity of the synovial fluid. This oil-like fluid will thicken, over time and with practice, which allows for better lubrication of the joint.

This Hip Opener video demonstrates various ways to elongate your piriformis. This muscle and the sciatic nerve are closely related, as they share a tunnel through the pelvis called the sciatic arch. This area can become congested, especially with the amount of sitting most of us do each day. Regular practice of this posture can help to keep things fluid, flexible, and pain-free.

This “Lower Body Love” video demonstrates how to increase circulation to the quads, hamstrings, and groin which is important as the legs are farthest away from the heart. This technique uses the foam roller to release stale blood from leg muscles, speed muscular recovery, and flush the capillaries in the lower body.

This “Feet Need Love” video demonstrates basic techniques to stretch and strengthen the feet using weight bearing movements. There are twenty-six bones in each foot, and with practice flexibility can be increased. Happy Feet + Pep In Your Step = Foot Locomotion

This “Hip Love” video demonstrates two different ways to address the relationship between the legs and the body which opens the hip-to-spine connection. The psoas muscle connects the leg (the lesser trochanter) to the lumbar spine, as well as to the thoracic spine (at T-12). In layman’s terms, the psoas is the “tenderloin” of the human body, and is the only muscle that connects the spine and rib cage to the leg. Creating greater flexibility in this area will improve posture.

This Deep Squat video demonstrates the benefits of keeping the lower body open and flexible. Over time, knees, hips, lower back, and digestion are more fluid. Malasana or “Garland Pose” can give the body’s joints from the waist down more length and better blood flow. With regular practice, this posture can also improve the ability to get up and down from the ground level.

This ”Tracking Boney Landmarks” video demonstrates precise alignment for feet, knees, ankles, and hips. For this particular technique, set up feet so the outside edges are parallel; they may feel a bit pigeon-toed. Foster correct leg alignment with regular practice.