Are You Making This Super Common Movement Mistake?
I often wish we were taught how to move better in gym class, instead of how to play volleyball. ‘Cause I have literally played volleyball 4 times since high school, but I move every single day. And I also watch other people moving every single day. Which means I see...
MORE Beautiful Movement-Friendly Homes
Did you get inspired to go a bit more furniture-free from my last post? I am pretty sure there's no such thing as too much inspiration so today I'm sharing MORE movement-friendly home ideas! These ones are from the #SHOWUSYOURS Instagram contest we ran to go with my...
Furniture-Free Home Style From My Fave Movement Experts
It’s true – going furniture-free is a thing! Getting rid of regular chairs, tables, sofas and beds is one of the easiest ways to add more movement to your life. You get instant movement variety and you build in lots of strength and flexibility opportunities. It’s a...
36 Really Easy Ways To Start Moving More
I just had the amazing opportunity to assist Katy Bowman as she taught a retreat based on her book Dynamic Aging at the beautiful Kripalu Yoga Center. I can't even tell you how inspiring it was to see 150 people gather to learn how to add more movement to their lives....
Improve Your Hip Health And Your Balance (At The Same Time)
Things I’m obsessed with: FeetChocolateBeing able to do what I love when I’m 80+ (Travel! Hike! Garden! Climb!)Getting outdoors and into natureHelping people move more and move better Fortunately, many of these things go really nicely together. Not feet &...
Fix Your Feet While You Enjoy A Nice Cup Of Coffee
Do your feet need a quick fix? Because most of us have super packed lives and struggle to fit everything in, movement work sometimes just doesn’t happen. I’m always on the lookout for exercises that give tonnes of benefits and that are easy to work into everyday...
Squats Are For Every Body
Have you done any squats today? Not gym squats, just life squats. Where you fold your ankles, knees and hips to get down to the ground so you can, you know, do something. I bet that if everyone who says ‘No’ to this gave me a dollar, I’d make some serious coin. And...
How To Sleep Better, Breathe Better, and Look Your Best, Too (Part Two)
In my previous post in this series, I shared some of the astounding facts about how your tongue and the way you swallow can create major impacts on your body and your health. Today, I'm writing about how you can assess your own tongue position, and giving you some of...
How To Sleep Better, Breathe Better, & Look Your Best Too (Part One)
What single group of muscles can make your whole body stronger, improve your balance, make your face more attractive, give you better posture (and less headaches and neck pain), help you sleep better at night, improve your breathing and even save you money on dental...
An Easy Hack For Fixing Foot Pain
So many people suffer from foot pain! I used to be one of them – I’ve had plantar fasciitis many times, numbness in my toes, and for three years, I also had this weird problem that felt like a constant ache in my midfoot. All gone now, I'm happy to report! But I...
Here’s Exactly What I’m Doing To Banish Upper Body Tension & Pain
Hey there, friends! So, let’s chat – about upper body tension. You know, neck pain, upper back pain, headaches, tooth grinding – all that nasty stuff. Today I want to talk about the exact program that I’m using to help my body recover from all that ickiness. See, I...
Do You Grind Your Teeth At Night? Maybe Your Tongue Is The Problem.
I think that movement work can be a lot like detective work. As you explore different movements and alignments, your body responds. Then we use your responses as information to shape our next steps. Over time, we build up a map exactly like one of those detective maps...
3 Fast Fixes For Your Pelvic Floor
My pelvic floor health was not something I actually set out to fix. When I used to run and get shin splints, my main treatment goal was fixing my shins. I didn’t really think at all about the little bit I might have peed while I was belting out my 10 ks. It didn’t...
What You Need To Know About Walking
Let’s talk about walking. Most of the time when modern humans walk, we’re actually doing a whole bunch of really small falls. Looks like walking, feels like walking, but the resulting impacts on your body are really, really different - and not very...
Here’s A Few Quick Ways To Hack Your Sitting
I just spent about 2 weeks travelling…which means I spent about 2 weeks sitting in chairs a whole lot more than I ever do at home. Airplane seats, car seats and seats in restaurants – all pretty much unavoidable. It’s old news now that sitting isn’t great for the body...
Your Five Most Common Questions About Sleeping On The Floor
I always get lots of questions about floor sleeping. It’s one of those movement things that seems super strange at first. Until you realize that it is actually a really easy & inexpensive way to add more movement to your life – without taking any extra time. My...
How Have Your Shoes Shaped Your Feet? Try This Simple Test
This past weekend, I was at an old friend’s wedding. It was a wonderful night, replete with love and laughter and incredibly articulate and moving speeches. I got to wear a dress, which was fun, and I attempted to wear a pair of sandals I bought back when I was...
My Top Five Ways To Improve Your Balance
Balance is one of those skills we don't always think about when we're planning a workout. Or any other time, really. It's just there, until one day it's not. And then you realize that being stable is actually really, really fantastic. Balance has been a big focus for...
Transform Your Health And Wellness With 16 Movement Tips From Top Experts
Your body doesn't know if you're at the gym or if you're in the shower - as long as you're moving, it's going to be happy! Since movement is a lot easier to work into our busy lives than carving out gym time, I asked my favourite popular movement experts for their...
How To Go Furniture-Free In 8 Easy Steps
One of the best ways to start moving more is to go furniture free. This sounds a bit crazy but I think it's actually one of the very best things you can do for your body and your long term health. Plus it's FREE (no furniture, right? Costs waaaaaay less...
3 Reasons Why Good Posture Is Bad For You
Good posture, unfortunately, is not always good for your body. In fact, it's often really bad for your body - because good posture is not the same as good alignment! On the surface, good posture and good alignment look really similar. Your shoulders should indeed...
Drop Your Ribs! (But Not Like That).
There are some mistakes that almost everyone makes when they start working on their body alignment. One of the most common issues is the tendency to force yourself further than your body is ready to go. It is entirely possible to muscle yourself into a position that...
How To Breathe For Better Pelvic Floor Health
I believe that it’s important to treat causes and not symptoms when it comes to treating a pelvic floor issue (or any other musculo-skeletal condition). Where you are hurting is often not where the issue is actually being created. Sometimes people are surprised to...
Choosing Shoes for Healthy Feet – a Practical Guide to Minimal Shoes
Have you ever wondered what movement teachers talk about when they get together? The answer is: minimal shoes. Yes, we spend a lot of time nerding out and playing around with movement, but the thing we talk about the most is actually our shoes. Minimal shoes are...
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