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Double Leg Kick

Double Leg Kick

by | Jun 7, 2014 | Exercise of the week, Video

Practice Double Leg Kick to wake up all the muscles of the upper back, triceps, glutes, inner thighs, hamstrings, and buttucks….the whole back side of the body that tends to be really sleepy. 5 sets. Legs and upper body as far off the floor as possible.  Watch...
Single Leg Kick

Single Leg Kick

by | Jun 7, 2014 | Exercise of the week, Video

Practice the single leg kick to wake up the back side of the body, noticing imbalances in the hip from side to side as you *snap kick* the heel to the buttocks. Keep pulling length into your spine with the upper body, watch for straining neck or low back.  Reps:  6...
Twist/Criss Cross

Twist/Criss Cross

by | Jun 7, 2014 | Exercise of the week, Video

Twist, otherwise known as Criss-Cross is #5 of the *Stomach Series*  Learn to lengthen and strengthen oblique muscles, keep your spine decompressed, and twist to expel toxins in your body.  Reps: 5-8.
Double Leg Lower Lift

Double Leg Lower Lift

by | Feb 11, 2014 | Exercise of the week, Video

4th in the *series of 5* Stomach Series. Practice this 5-8 times/day to feel your core ignite, strengthen and lengthen from the inside out. Remember to use an exhale to further support the spine and to bring the legs back to center over the...
Open Leg Rocker

Open Leg Rocker

by | Dec 16, 2013 | Exercise of the week, Video

Practice Open Leg Rocker daily for spinal articulation, core strength, flexibility (modify with knees bent until you don’t have to!) control, and breath. This exercise keeps us healthy by massaging the organs with fresh blood flow. Reps: 5 Legs apart, 3 legs...