Side Body Opening “The Five Stops”

This Side Body Opening video demonstrates effective techniques to release the fascia (aka connective tissue) along the side (lateral) body. The Five Stops in order are: underarm, rib cage, waist line, hip, and IT (aka iliotibial) band.

Scapula Strengthening “Chest Opening”

This “Chest Opening” video teaches how to create strength around each shoulder blade (aka scapula), and expansion along the front of the chest (aka pectoral area). Be careful not to force a deeper stretch, but rather use your breath to gradually surrender more fully.

Melting the Heart

This Upper Back Stretch video demonstrates a yoga pose to ease stiffness between the shoulder blades (aka scapula) caused by bearing the weight of the arms. The relationship between the chest wall (aka thoracic wall) and the upper back (aka thoracic spine) is explored as well, as you learn to soften and release tension.

Hand Love “Iron Palm” (Arthritis Prevention & Release)

This “Iron Palm” video demonstrates techniques adapted from Kung Fu that can prevent, and perhaps reverse, arthritis. These exercises should be approached slowly and gently to allow the cartilage to gradually soften and rebuild. Over time, the hands will reclaim strength and flexibility.

Shoulder Love

This “Shoulder Love” video teaches a simple and effective way to give your shoulders (aka rotator cuffs) a “tune up.” The weight used in this exercise strengthens the four muscles that make up each rotator cuff, and gently breaks up scar tissue.

Angel Wing Stretch

This “Angel Wing Stretch” video demonstrates how to elongate and open under the arm where the tricep and lat muscles overlap. As we age, it gets harder to raise a straight arm overhead, but shoulder flexibility will improve quickly with practice. This stretch improves overall posture as well as the range of motion needed for other poses and techniques.