This article from 2012 was lightly edited in 2020. For more healthy pelvis resources and exercises, read through Our Best “Healthy Pelvis” Resources. The forward bend, or yoga’s uttanasana is probably the most basic hamstring-using…
“W” Sitting
If you’re interested in reading more on ideas presented in the article below, I suggest reading Don’t Just Sit There. If you’d like movement instruction via video, start with Alignment Snacks: Hips Don’t Lie, They…
Pregnant Body Alignment
This post, originally written in July 2012 was updated in March 2020, to include new images, resources, and updated language. For more pregnancy resources check out our list of favorites at Moving Well During Pregnancy. …
Your Butt-to-Chair Ratio
We rented a mountain cabin for a few days off amidst my book/lecture tour. And like any good scientist (or babysitter), I searched the house looking for hidden stuff. Upstairs in a tiny cove I…
Advanced Foot Position
This article from 2012 was lightly edited and updated for new resources in 2020. If you’re interested in feet, check out Our Favorite Feet, Footwear, and Walking Resources. I just got back from teaching an…
Spinning Babies
This article from 2012 was updated in 2020 for light editing and updated resources. You can find all our favorite pregnancy resources gathered in this list. Spinning babies: A. Is a good idea, and…
Tongue exercise.
If you’re interested in reading more on ideas presented in the article below, I suggest reading Move Your DNA, Expanded Edition. If you’d like movement instruction via video, start with Alignment Snacks: A Real Pain…
Crotch Bones
This article from 2012 was lightly edited and updated in 2020. You can find all our favorite pregnancy resources gathered in Moving Well During Pregnancy. This morning my pregnant friend texted me: “Do a blog…
Get Your Butt Here
This post from 2012 was updated in 2020 with some new images, light editing, and updated resources. For more information about how butt function is important to pelvic floor health, read Our Best “Healthy Pelvis”…
“Open Toes, Open Hearts”
Today is National Flip-Flop Day, which is good because both I and the kid did that all night long so I feel ahead of the game. I know, I know. They’re talking about the shoes.…
From the alignment beat
These are just a few of the visual highlights from this week: 1. Poor alignment. It’s not just for women! Now you too, Manly Man, can suffer from degenerative disk disease, pelvic floor disorder, and…
The High Cost of Gas
In case you didn’t know, when tight body spaces (like your colon) need to be looked into, technicians will commonly blow a bit of air into the body to “puff up the work space” like…