Feb 5Standing Shoulder and Chest StretchThis is a really powerful stretch and very easy to do - all you need is a wall! So many of us spend too much time hunched forward over...
Apr 24, 2021Spinal Twist Core StretchThis is one of my favorite stretches for cooling down and stretching out after a yoga class or workout, and I’m sure if you have taken...
Nov 15, 2020Multi-Tasking Stretch!For busy people who like to get the most out of their moves: here is a stretch for your arms, legs, and core, all in one!!
Aug 23, 2020Wrist StretchesWrists help us do so many important motions in our daily lives, but we rarely (if ever) think about taking care of the joints and muscles...
May 7, 2020Balancing Hamstring StretchMy muscles have definitely been feeling very tight from so much sitting around and studying, especially my hamstrings. I typically do the...
Mar 23, 2020At-Home Fitness I personally get very antsy when I have to stay inside for long periods of time, so here are some videos and resources for at-home workouts!
Mar 5, 2020Partner-Assisted Deep Back StretchBringing flexy back with this partner-assisted back stretch! I learned this technique at Stretch Lab Old Town, and it’s a great way to...
Dec 4, 2019Mermaid StretchI just got back from New Zealand a few days ago, which was so beautiful and warm, and I got to enjoy lots of beaches and water, so I...
Oct 20, 2019Ballet Leg SwingsIn ballet class, we often take leg swings in attitude to warm up and stretch out our legs and hip flexors. "Attitude" is the ballet term...
Sep 21, 2019Side Plank and Leg StretchSide planks are really great for working your obliques and improving your balance, but if you want an even greater challenge, try adding...
Aug 31, 2019Yoga Mermaid PoseI think pretending to be a mermaid is required when you're at the beach! If you want to be a yoga mermaid (yes, that's a thing!), then...
Aug 1, 2019Bird of Paradise PoseThe bird of paradise is a challenging yoga pose I learned recently that I really love! I am still working on it and hope to get my leg up...
Jun 5, 2019Yoga Bow PoseChannel your inner warrior with the yoga bow pose stretch! This is a great back strengthener and abdominal stretch, and a good challenge...
Apr 28, 2019How to Stretch for SplitsI did a post about how to stretch towards the splits when I first started this account, and thought I’d do one again because people often...
Feb 25, 2019Yoga Gomukhasana StretchThis leg stretch is called gomukhasana in yoga, which means cow face pose - which I think is kind of a funny name, but it’s a great...
Jan 28, 2019Figure 4 StretchGo figure! This is called a figure 4 stretch, because your legs make the shape of a 4. It’s a great stretch for your hips, glutes, and...
Jan 20, 2019Barre Hamstring StretchHere are two stretches for your hamstrings. You can do this using a barre or a countertop or table depending on what is available to you!...
Dec 30, 2018Yoga Stretch and Strength SeriesOh hey there! Just stretching it out! Here is a series of moves that both stretches and strengthens - best of both worlds! To start, move...
Dec 21, 2018Crow PoseI took my last class at Barre and Soul of 2018 today, and I finally got to take the Buti Yoga class that only happens every so often! It...
Dec 16, 2018Happy Baby StretchI am happy as a baby on this fine Sunday, so what better stretch to do than the happy baby? It is super fun in addition to being a great...
Dec 9, 2018Camel PoseWe often say Wednesday is “hump day”, but I feel like the next few weeks are “hump week” with finals and papers and everything going on!...
Nov 5, 2018Barre Back StretchThis is one of my favorite stretches and you can use a countertop, a table, a barre - anything that’s about the height of your hips!...
Oct 15, 2018Strap-Assisted Chest and Side StretchThis is a good stretch for your chest and lateral core muscles. Having a strap or something to hold can help you get deeper into the...
Sep 24, 2018Standing Quadricep StretchA simple but effective stretch! This is great for your quadriceps. You can do this holding onto a barre or wall with one hand for more...
Sep 17, 2018Yoga Plow StretchEver feel like you’re just plowing through the week? Then this stretch is for you! This is called the plow pose in yoga and is one of my...
Sep 10, 2018IT Band Leg StretchLooking for a new leg stretch? This is IT (pun intended)! Here’s a stretch I learned recently at yoga class that’s really great for your...
Sep 2, 2018Yoga Compass StretchOrange you glad it’s a long weekend? I sure am, so I am having an orange-themed day with my outfit and lunch! I started the day off with...
Aug 6, 2018Supported Pigeon StretchA restorative hip opener stretch that takes the traditional pigeon up a notch. For the last few weeks, I’ve been working out at my...
Oct 9, 2017Shoulder and Upper Arm StretchRelax and release your neck, shoulder, and upper arm muscles.
Sep 18, 2017Butterfly Fly Away!The classic "butterfly" hip stretch! If you were in dance as a child like me, I'm sure you have done this stretch many times and wiggled...