Functional Movement & Strength

Week 4 | Strength & Core Stability Series

The final week — integrates strength, stability, and somatic awareness into more complex functional movement.

Week 3 | Strength & Core Stability Series

Week 3 adds complexity and progressive loading to continue building durable, functional strength.

Week 2 | Strength and Core Stability Series

Continues building core and full-body stability with progressively more demanding movement patterns.

Week 1 | Strength and Core Stability Series

Week 1 of the Strength and Core Stability Series, building the foundational movement patterns that underpin safe strength work.

SomaYoga for Better Walking & Hiking

Uses somatic movement to improve gait mechanics, hip function, and lower body stability for more comfortable walking and hiking.

SomaYoga for Core Stability I April 18

A SomaYoga class focused on building true core stability through slow, mindful movement and breath rather than brute strength.

Pump Up the Legs | Pilates Inspired Class

A Pilates-inspired class that wakes up and strengthens the leg muscles through controlled, functional movement patterns.

Pilates Mat Abdominals and Glutes

A mat Pilates class combining abdominal and glute work through precise, breath-led movements for balanced core strength.

Standing Stabilization | Adding Load Progessively

Builds standing stability by progressively increasing load, teaching the body to handle more demand without losing alignment.

Rejuvenating Standing Practice

A standing movement sequence to build strength, improve balance, and restore a sense of ease and energy.

Arms & Shoulders Strengthening

Builds strength in the arms, shoulders, and upper back through deliberate movement and breath. Mindful rather than high-intensity.

Shoulders Release & Mobilize

A dedicated shoulder practice combining release work and mobility exercises to restore full, pain-free shoulder movement.

Upper Back & Shoulders I June 29 2022

A class combining functional movement and somatic work to release and strengthen the upper back and shoulders.

Psoas Pandiculation & Glute Strengthening

Pairs psoas pandiculation with glute strengthening to create balanced front-to-back function in the hip and lower body.

Walking Legs & Rebounding | Supporting Better Walking & Hiking

Combines leg movement practice with rebounding to build the stability and coordination needed for easier walking and hiking.

Pandiculating Cat & Cow And Rib Rotation

Combines pandiculated cat and cow with rib rotation to improve thoracic mobility and reset the spinal extensor muscles.

Improve Shoulder Mobility | March 30 2021

A recorded class using somatic movement to improve shoulder mobility and release tension in the upper back and arms.

Quick Fix For Knees

A targeted practice addressing the muscular and movement patterns that commonly contribute to knee discomfort and instability.

Feet & Ankles I Theraband Footwork

Theraband exercises targeting the feet and ankles to build stability, improve mobility, and support full-body alignment.

Simple Back Strengthening Routine

A straightforward routine to strengthen the back muscles through deliberate, functional movement without aggravating pain.

Somatic Pilates- Core With Small Ball

Uses a small ball to add tactile feedback and precision to somatic Pilates core work for more effective muscle engagement.

Somatic Pilates- Core With Theraband

Integrates Theraband resistance into somatic Pilates core work to build functional strength with added challenge.

Core Stability Progression For Bridging

Step-by-step progression for building core stability in the bridge position, with attention to breath and alignment.

Rebounding Supine & Standing | To Build Stability

Uses supine and standing rebounding to stimulate the lymphatic system and build joint stability throughout the body.

Quad Pandiculation Seated And Standing

Targets the quadriceps through seated and standing pandiculation to release front-of-thigh tension and knee strain.

Ileocecal Valve Release for Digestion

Targets the ileocecal valve through gentle movement to support digestive health and release tension in the surrounding area.

Pandiculating Left Side Obliques In A Right Side Trauma Pattern

Targets the left obliques within a right-side trauma pattern to address the asymmetrical tension common in one-sided pain.

Pandiculating The Deep Center Line

Works along the body's deep center line — core, spine, and postural chain — through slow pandiculation and breath.

Pelvic Floor Practice With Seed Sound Meditation

Combines pelvic floor movement with bija seed sound meditation to support both structural and energetic pelvic health.

Standing Pilates Legs & Glutes

A standing Pilates class targeting the legs and glutes for functional strength and lower body stability.

Enhancing Pelvic Mobility in 3 Planes & Bonus Activity

Explores pelvic movement in three planes of motion to improve mobility, release tension, and support lower back health.

Release-Strengthen-Reset

A three-phase class: release habituated tension, strengthen key muscle groups, and reset the nervous system to complete the cycle.

Glute Activation & Strengthening Using Clamshell Pandiculation

Uses clamshell pandiculation to wake up and strengthen the glutes, abdominals, and core with somatic precision.

Glute Bridges On A Chair With Theraband

Chair-supported glute bridges with a Theraband to build strength in the glutes, back, and neck with added resistance.

Mini Pilates Class I Core and Legs

A short, focused Pilates class targeting core and leg strength with precise movements and synchronized breath.

Glute Activation Series | Bridge To Side Steps & Speed Skaters

Progressively activates the glutes and pelvis through bridging, side steps, and speed skater movements.

Watch This Before You Try Strengthening Exercises - Reciprocal Inhibition

Explains reciprocal inhibition and why it matters before you start strengthening — understanding this changes how you train.

Think About Your Problem Being Global Rather Than Local

Explains why treating pain locally often fails and how addressing the body as a whole system produces better results.

12 Minute Pilates Abs

Core-focused Pilates using leg lifts, abdominal curls, and bridge variations with breath. Builds strength without straining.

18 Minute Pilates Legs & Abdominals

Traditional Pilates for the legs, abdominals, and core using a Pilates ball. Combines breath and precision for balanced strength.

Side Curl With Glute Strengthening

A habituated reflex practice using side curl to address lateral tension and paired with glute strengthening for balance.

Tight Psoas Self Test

A simple self-assessment to determine whether your psoas is tight, and what that might mean for your pain and movement.

What's Not Moving That Should Be

Explores the common areas of restricted movement that drive pain and dysfunction, and how to identify them in your own body.