Positively variable…
One way I am starting to make changes to my clients’ exercises (and my own!) is by starting to take a more playful approach to the way I build movement practices.
My Journey Getting out of Knee Pain (Pt 2)
My knees didn’t hurt anymore, but I still felt this “tightness…”
My Journey Getting out of Knee Pain (Pt 1)
10 years ago I started to find I was getting pain in my knees when I walked up the stairs….
1 Simple Tip for Busy Dancers…
Have you been doing an exercise routine or movement practice for a while and feel like you have plateaued? But you just don't have the time to do more sets and reps?
Why do we need Happy Hips?
When I talk about “Happy Hips” it's a catchy way of talking about the pelvic alignment. The pelvis is centrally located in the body and when it moves, other areas have to adjust to accommodate it.
Do you “own” your movement?
Learn breathing skills to maximise our potential and build true “core strength” from the ground up.
Sneaky ways to fit hip flexor releases into your busy life!!
Including a short sequence to release and strengthen your body at the end of your dance practice.
How to release tight hip flexors
My 3 top tips to release “tight” hip flexors, particularly if you love to dance Raqs Sharqi, Belly Dance, Fusion or FCBD Style.
Why do I have tight hip flexors?
Today I wanted to address something that is super-common within our dance styles, whether you practice Raqs Sharqi, Fusion or FCBD Style - “tight hip flexors”!
Core Power
In this post I’m sharing a couple of variations which really help to get the core musculature firing!
Do You Reciprocate?
In this post I'm sharing an amazing principle of biomechanics to help you release tight muscles.
Why I don’t give my clients Planks…
If you’ve been following me for a while you know I love a good plank. However, I now never assign Planks to clients in their bespoke weekly practice. Why?
Are you getting warm?
I’m excited to share with you some of my favourite ways to warm up for hip work and shimmies in dance.
Relax & Strengthen Your Shoulders in 10 Minutes
Join me for a short sequence to relax and release your shoulders and energise your back for beautiful posture.
Standing Spine Sequence for Juicy Movement
Join me for a short movement practice for spine mobility and flexibility and to relieve some tension if your lower back or shoulders are feeling stiff!
Release “tight” hip flexors and hamstrings!
Join me for a short movement practice to relieve tight hip flexors and hamstrings using Muscle Energy Techniques and complimentary exercises.
3 Essential Exercises to Prepare for Level Changes
Today I’m sharing 3 essential exercises to warm-up for level changes in dance - though there's plenty of variations and options for all levels…
WTF are Muscle Energy Techniques… (…and why should you do them?)
What is a Muscle Energy Technique and why should you do them? Find out in this short video! We’re going to release our hips too!