The following video is a real-time routine. Do it with me. The purpose of these exercises is to improve your pelvic stability. Why? Because keeping your pelvis centred will prevent your psoas muscles ...[Read More]
Pelvic Stability Exercises
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Exercises
Sacroiliac (SI) Joints: these joints link your spine to your pelvis. They only possess a few degrees of movement. When your sacroiliac joints are not moving normally due to either excessive movement ( ...[Read More]
Pelvic Floor Exercises (vaginal weightlifting)
The pelvic floor muscles form the base of your "core box" (the base of the "soda can"). These muscles span to the bottom of the pelvis and support the organs (bowel, bladder, uterus) in the pelvis. By ...[Read More]
Stretching
Got weak glutes? Have you thought about the role your tight psoas plays in this?? The iliopsoas (hip flexor) is the antagonist to the glutes (hip extensor). Shortening of the iliopsoas can result in w ...[Read More]
BCAAs Watermelon Sorbet
Got frozen watermelon handy? If so, this low calorie recipe takes 5 minutes to make. Eat instantly. It's so GOOD! You can use any flavour of BCAAs! Ingredients: 2 cups of frozen watermelon chunks. I r ...[Read More]
Pilates Routines
Goal: flow without restriction The psoas is involved in Pilates Routines because it connects the upper and lower body. Out of all the core muscles, the psoas is the only one that connects to the leg. ...[Read More]
Low Back Pain Relief Routine
Low back pain ... it's bound to happen to almost all of us. I believe that intermittent vigorous exercise combined with a sedentary lifestyle (lots of sitting) is the reason why this happens. There is ...[Read More]
Yoga Routines
The chakras are energy systems. There are 7 basic chakras. These areas correspond to the 7 main nerve ganglia coming from the spinal cord. The psoas intertwines the bottom three chakras. Root Chakra ( ...[Read More]
360 Breathing
Breathing & the Nervous System: The way we breathe will affect the state we are in: Nasal breathing stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest). Mouth breathing stimul ...[Read More]
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Core Activation
Diaphragmatic breathing is a secret weapon. It results in greater spinal stabilization (because you are activating your core. Chest breathing is a sign there is an underlying stability issue! The diap ...[Read More]
Stomach Vacuum
The Stomach Vacuum This is a breathing exercise that targets your deep abs (transverse abs = TVA). The transverse abs stabilize your spine. Stability is the prerequisite for strength, mobility and pow ...[Read More]
Big Toe Love
Your big toe and the importance of toe extension! Bend the big toe back with your fingers and see how much passive range you have (65 degrees is "ideal"). How does big toe extension impact your moveme ...[Read More]