Tag: core strength
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Natural Stack: Break Free from Quad Dominance and Restore Alignment
Part 2: Restore Your Natural Stack to Break Free from Quad Dominance This post is Part 2 of my blog series inspired by my book, Your Body’s Natural Stack™: Rediscover Balance Through Breath and Alignment. If you’ve ever felt your thighs doing all the work during Pilates, burning in yoga, or feeling heavy even on…
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Breathing Powers Core Support: Natural Stack Series Part 1
Have you ever noticed how a deep breath can instantly improve your posture? That’s not just in your head – there’s a fascinating connection between your breathing and your body’s natural support system that most people don’t know about. Understanding Your Body’s Natural Stack™ Think of your breathing muscles, especially your diaphragm, as more than…
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How Poor Posture & Breathing Quietly Undermine Your Health
Our bodies are complex systems where each part relies on the proper alignment and function of others. Stacking and proportion—how well we align and balance our body segments—play a crucial role in our overall health. Over the decades, neglecting proper stacking and proportion due to poor posture and ineffective breathing can lead to significant health…
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Transform Your Health: Embrace Effective Breathing Techniques
Breathing is a powerful tool for enhancing well-being. In my practice, I see how joint comprehension, proprioception, and core strength impact movement and stress levels. Many people unknowingly train dysfunctional breathing patterns, affecting lymphatic drainage. During assessments, single-leg balance and core checks reveal how these issues are interconnected. Practicing nose-to-mouth breathing with full exhalation can…
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Breathe Your Way to a Strong Core
Breathe Your Way to a Strong Core: Did you know that the way you breathe can significantly enhance your core strength and alleviate chronic tension? Discover how mastering proper breathing techniques can activate your deep core muscles, including the internal obliques, transverse abdominis, and pelvic floor, to achieve a more stable and resilient core. The…