3 Ways to Improve Spine and Rib-Cage Mobility
Use these exercises to experience a different kind of strength and ease in your body.
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Karin Gurtner
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Are You Moving your Spine and Rib Cage Enough?
No matter how often you practice, and how deeply you twist, the answer is probably no. Here is the anatomy lesson and exercises every yogi needs to experience more ease both on and off the mat.
Anatomy 201 Exclusive: Muscle Power vs. Fascial Elasticity
Sheer muscle strength can take you far in your movement practice, but your fascia is full of potential energy just waiting to give you an extra boost.
Anatomy 201 Exclusive: Fascial Glide Exercise for Functional Quads and Healthy Knees
Free your stride with this simple rhythmic flow from Karin Gurtner.
Anatomy 201: Discover the Connection Between Your Hands and Spine
You may not be surprised to know that your hands are myofascially connected to your back. Through Bridge Pose, Karin Gurtner, who e reveals how your hands, arms, and shoulders affect the movement and alignment of your back.
Anatomy 201: Discover the Connection Between Your Head and Pelvis
With some awareness and the right exercise, aligning one will help align the other.
Yoga Anatomy 201: Tension in Your Neck and Shoulders? Why You Should Focus on Your Rib Cage for Relief
Expand the foundation of your shoulder girdle to allow your muscles to unwind.
Anatomy 201: What’s the Difference Between Deep Core Strength and All-Around Trunk Stability?
Learn how to recruit deep core strength along with superficial, movement-oriented muscles for more power, inside and out.
Anatomy 201: The Roll-Down Forward Bend That Yogis with Hypermobile Hamstrings Need
Find postural ease and balance with with an exercise that helps lengthen the lumbar extensors.
Anatomy 201: Why Balancing Your Pelvis Is Key to Good Posture
Your spine may look or feel out of balance, but it could be a symptom—not the cause—of the issue.
Anatomy 201: Are Your Hips Balanced? This Leg Lift Test Will Tell You
The stability and mobility of your hips play a big role in your posture.