Release and Stretch your Shoulders, Neck and Hips

This first one is a perfect back, neck and shoulder release for desk workers. Come back here any time!

We will release tension and stretch back, neck and shoulders while building more mobility and range of motion. I

We use work in extension and outward rotation to create length and space. The neck, back and shoulders open and release tension to gain more freedom. We increase mobility and range of motion.

Little hint to the movie "Lost in Translation" in this one.

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We mobilize the spine, stretch the back and the side body and increase range of motion. Release tension and gain more mobility in your neck, back and shoulders.

We do active stretches and dynamic big range of motion exercises. This stretch session is great for desk workers or anyone wishing to release tension in the back chain.

Keep in mind our Core Principles:

- lengthening rather than contracting

- engaging the whole body from the heel to the crown of the head to create space

- pulling the shoulder blades down and towards the spine and so release the neck

- as I call it - tips of the shoulder blades kissing - will position the shoulder blades on the rip cage

- putting the shoulder girdle back in place by pulling the elbows out of the shoulder and lengthening all the way into the arm lines

- creating a strong anchors in heel, tail bone and sitting bones

- free the spine, neck and head

- open your wings (arms)

This session will make you work on your hip stability and strength to increase your balance and performance in standing, walking and running. We work on the glutes, hamstrings and lower back to create a strong foundation for a powerful spine.

We do dynamic and big range of motion exercises to increase hip mobility. This workout session is great for desk workers or anyone wishing to gain hip strength.

In Back Stories we take care of our neck, shoulders and back and practice self-love. We use work in extension and outward rotation to create length and space. The neck, back and shoulders open and release tension to gain more freedom. We increase mobility and range of motion.

Open and stretch your arms, chest and shoulders. We mobilize the shoulders, stretch the neck and the side body and increase range of motion. Release tension and gain more mobility in your neck and shoulders.

We do active stretches and dynamic big range of motion exercises. This stretch session is great for desk workers or anyone to release tension in the shoulder girdle.

Come back anytime you need to release tension built up during long days in the office, hard day at work or extensive travelling.

Keep in mind our Core Principles:

- lengthening rather than contracting

- engaging the whole body from the heel to the crown of the head to create space

- pulling the shoulder blades down and towards the spine and so release the neck

- as I call it - tips of the shoulder blades kissing - will position the shoulder blades on the rip cage

- putting the shoulder girdle back in place by pulling the elbows out of the shoulder and lengthening all the way into the arm lines

- creating a strong anchors in heel, tail bone and sitting bones

- free the spine, neck and head

- open your wings (arms)

A happy and healthy back needs a strong foundation. In this long session, we take care of core, hip and back strength to support your spine for all the activities that you love doing.

As always we mobilize and stretch as well as strengthen our spine and shoulder girdle. You will tone your hips and glutes and be more at ease to stand proud and tall.

Our core muscle the transverse is directly connected with the multifidi (multi-who?). An intrinsic net of small muscles erecting and balancing our spine - all day long.

With strengthening our core in a smart way - balancing poses, as well as crawling poses, we can engage our multifidi and reawaken their activity.

Reminder: Core principles in our Back Stories Series are:

- lengthening rather than contracting

- engaging the whole body from the heel to the crown of the head

- pulling the shoulder blades down and towards the spine

- as I call it - tips of the shoulder blades kissing

- putting the shoulder girdle back in place by pulling the elbows out of the shoulder (just imagining)

- strong anchors in heel, tail bone and sitting bones

- free spine, neck and head

- open wings (arms)

After a long day of sitting at the office or an extensive travel, we wish nothing more than to release our back. In this video, we will do just that:

• working with stretches

• rotations and self-massage to gently tell our spinal erector muscles to finally let go

• and restore our full spinal mobility and freedom.

As always in our Back Stories Series we are:

- lengthening rather than contracting

- engaging the whole body from the heel to the crown of the head

- pulling the shoulder blades down and towards the spine

- as I call it - tips of the shoulder blades kissing

- putting the shoulder girdle back in place by pulling the elbows out of the shoulder (just imagining)

- strong anchors in heel, tail bone and sitting bones

- free spine, neck and head

- open wings (arms)

Mastering balance is mostly mastering being out of balance. In this workout I challenge your capabilities of getting back into balance, while I do my best to throw you out of it ;-)

Balancing training allows us to be more stable and safe in situations where we need to rely on our proprioceptive system because our awareness is taken by tackling the steep climb, a quick jump to get out of the way or a sudden drop of a missed step.

Balancing exercises allow us to awaken our core in a smart way.