Foam Roller Relief “Spinal Love Top to Bottom”

Foam Roller Relief “Spinal Love Top to Bottom” (Occiput & Sacrum Techniques)
This “Spinal Love Top to Bottom” video demonstrates how to slide the foam roller up or down so it is positioned at the base of the skull (top of the spine), or at the beginning of the sacrum (bottom of the spine). This technique mobilizes the spine using negative space and gravity which effectively relieves and prevents back pain. Be sure to allow the head or hips to hang off the end of the roller, and be creative.

Deep Squat “Garland Pose”

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.

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.

Blowing in Firm “Skull Shining”

This “Skull Shining” video demonstrates a type of Pranayama (aka breathing exercise) that helps rid the body of various ailments over time. Eventually, Kapalabhati should bring about a glow to the face of the practitioner. “Kapal” (forehead) + “bhati” (shining) = Kapalabhati (Skull Shining).

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.

LOOSEN up your TIGHT spots and TIGHTEN up your LOOSE spots

Of the 7 billion people on the planet today, it’s safe to say that only very small portion are actually practicing yoga because yoga has become something for people that have time and money. One cannot begin to refine their lifestyle and prioritize their wellness until one’s basic needs are met. In its original form, yoga was […]