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Chest Stretch and Shoulder Mobility

The Shoulder Mobility Stretch is a excellent way to open up the chest and shoulders. This subtle but amazing stretch is not only great for movement prep prior to a workout, but is also beneficial for everyone, especially considering the hunched positions we frequently find ourselves in (think hunched over at a computer desk or […]
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Down dog leg stretch

Step by Step Breakdown of the Sun Salutation

The Sun Salutation, or Surya Namaskara (SOOR-yuh nah-muh-SKAR-uh), is a series of poses performed in a sequence to create a flow of movement. Sun Salutations build heat in the body and are often used as warm-up sequences for a yoga practice. These poses lengthen and strengthen, flex and extend many of the main muscles while […]
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Child’s Pose (Balasana)

Balasana, more commonly known as Child’s Pose, is a restful pose that not only stretches the Latissimus dorsi (the broadest muscle of the back), but gently stretches your lower back, hips, thighs, knees, and ankles as well. This yoga staple can also help relax your spine, shoulders, and neck while promoting blood circulation to the head.   […]
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Pigeon pose

Pigeon Pose to Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain

For any of you who sit at a desk, in a car, or experience occasional low back pain, your hips could likely use some TLC. This hip-opening yoga pose can help loosen tight hips, alleviate back pain, improve your range of motion and circulation.   Pigeon Pose targets the hips because it stretches the hip […]
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Cat-cow yoga sequence

Cat-Cow Yoga Sequence

Cat-Cow is a gentle flow between two poses that warms the body and brings flexibility to the spine. It stretches the back, torso and neck, and softly stimulates and strengthens the abdominal organs. It also opens the chest, encouraging slow, deep breathing.   In this video we demonstrate how to perform the Cat-Cow yoga sequence. […]
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Foam Rolling for the lats

Stretching to Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatica is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back. It can occur for a variety of reason. Common causes of include a ruptured disk, a narrowing of the spine canal (called spinal stenosis), and injury.   Sciatic nerve pain can be excruciating and debilitating. […]
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Psoas Stretch exercise

Static & Active Stretching for your Psoas

The psoas, technically named iliopsoas, are two deep-seated core muscles that help support your back and so much more. The psoas major works by flexing the hip, while the psoas minor acts to flex the lower spine. These muscles are unique in that they are the only muscles that connect the lumbar spine and lower body. […]
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