Yoga & Mobility

Finger and Wrist Stretches to Combat Your Modern Lifestyle

This series of stretches relieves tension in the fingers, wrists, forearms, and elbows. Great for athletes, massage therapists, techies, bartenders, and people with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Video: Athletic vs Aesthetic, Part 3 - Why and How to Stretch

Stretching will help your performance - you've heard that, no doubt, but do you know why it helps your performance? Let's take a look at what is happening in the body.

Forrest Yoga Ab Exercise: The Inchworm

Today's video is an abdominal movement called the inchworm. This is a great core exercise based off the plank position. You can modify it up or down, depending on your fitness level.

Super D Video: Shoulder Mobility Work

Say hello to Super D! I'm going to tell you a little bit about myself and then show you all my favorite techniques for strengthening and mobilizing your shoulders.

Breaking Muscle Video - Side Crow to Twisting Scissors Sequence

This week we progress through a Side Crow to Twisting Scissors Sequence. It's a fun sequence...and I even do it in my street clothes! Wear want you want - it's YOUR practice.

Dear Willow: How Do I Stretch and Strengthen My Feet?

A lot of students ask me how to stretch and strengthen their feet because their job requires them to stand all day long. Learn a series of exercise you can do to release your feet.

Breaking Muscle Video - One Legged Crow Pose

One Legged Crow Pose is both challenging and fun. In this video we walk through the sequence to get into the pose.

Breaking Muscle Video - Posture Hack: How to Have Better Desk Posture

This little posture "hack" will help you maintain better body position while sitting at your computer. Just like you, I tend to slump down over time and it's very unhealthy.

Breaking Muscle Video - Easy Bird of Paradise Yoga Sequence

Today's yoga practice is not just about our pose, the exhilerating Easy Bird of Paradise pose, but also a moment to reflect on WHERE we do yoga. Do you need to do it in a fancy studio?

Breaking Muscle Video - Chair Twist for Low Back Tension

This week I'm going to share with you a simple exercise I like to do to stretch my lower back. All you need is a solid chair without wheels, but with armrests.

Hip Opening Yoga Poses and Stretches, Part 2: Knee Pile and Pigeon

In this second part of our hip opening series we focus on kneepile and pigeon pose. The video also demonstrates variations and modifications on these poses for all levels of student.

Hip Opening Yoga Poses and Stretches, Part 1: Shoelace Pose

In this first part of our hip opening series we focus on the piriformis and some of the other lateral rotators of the pelvis and hip. Shoelace pose is described in detail.

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