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If you walk, run or hike, you need to train this muscle!
Walkers, Runners, Hikers, and basically any human being with legs and feet - this strengthening exercise is for you! This exercise...

Missy Carta
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Benefits of adding backbends to your yoga practice
I think integrating backbends into our practice more frequently is a valuable thing. ◼️ Backbends can help rebalance the spine that may...

Missy Carta
Feb 16, 20232 min read


Why I keep coming back to Yoga
The practice of yoga can be so many different things for different people. Heck, it’s different things to me! I use Yoga to help my body...

Missy Carta
Feb 10, 20232 min read
Activate your Core!
Here's a quick and effective flow to fire up the full circumference of your core. Activating and further strengthening your core on a...

Missy Carta
Jan 18, 20231 min read
Quick Hip Opening Flow
Here’s a sequence that focuses on stretching muscles around the whole circumference of the hip joint. Use this before or after a long day...

Missy Carta
Jan 11, 20231 min read
Daily Maintenance Sequence for the Shoulders
Shoulders feeling tight? Feeling sore after a strong upper body workout? Looking to keep your shoulders healthy and balanced with a daily...

Missy Carta
Jan 4, 20231 min read


Prep for Bakasana with these poses
If you struggle with getting into Bakasana, try these accessible preparatory poses to help your body get into the shape that the pose...

Missy Carta
Oct 11, 20222 min read


3 Ways to Practice Chaturanga
If you practice vinyasa yoga and want to maximize stability, strength and sustainability in your shoulder joint, here are 3 ways to...

Missy Carta
Sep 16, 20222 min read


Got neck, shoulder or upper back tension? Try these 3 strengthening movements
If you find yourself sitting, driving or working at a desk often you might experience some tension in your neck, shoulders and upper back...

Missy Carta
Aug 19, 20222 min read


Why you shouldn't skip your Warm-up OR Cool-down
Taking just 5-10 minutes to warm-up goes a long way in getting the body to move efficiently in your workout or sport and minimizes the...

Missy Carta
Jul 30, 20222 min read


Creating Strength & Length
Too much length or too much strength in a muscle group and you will start to lose functionality. Over emphasis on one or the other is a...

Missy Carta
Apr 28, 20222 min read


You only get 1 body... give it what it deserves
Every 3-5K miles we take our vehicles into the shop to get an oil change - sometimes we need to add on a realignment and just some...

Missy Carta
Apr 14, 20222 min read


What to do when your standing forward fold causes discomfort or pain
While I am not here to diagnose what is causing pain or discomfort in your forward folds, I will give you some options that have helped...

Missy Carta
Mar 22, 20222 min read


3 Poses to Open the Front Body
Let's face it, we are often in a forward rounded position from desk work, driving or scrolling. Runners and cyclists spend a lot of time...

Missy Carta
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Getting the most out of your 30 minute workout
I'd like to pass on some tips for how to make the most of a 30 minute workout. You don’t want to be going out and doing random things and...

Missy Carta
Feb 21, 20223 min read


6 Moves to help build 360° of Core Strength
You’ve heard about core strength before - but do you know why it’s so important? Your core is your foundation… how we move stems from...

Missy Carta
Jan 11, 20223 min read


Anyone with IT Band and outer hip tightness - this is for you!
This twisted figure 4 stretch above is one of my favorites to unwind tension in this area of the body while also helping to soothe my...

Missy Carta
Oct 26, 20211 min read


Achy, Sore Feet? Try this Myofascial Release for your feet
I love rolling out my feet - especially after a run or at night after a long day of being on my feet. My son also rolls his after a long...

Missy Carta
Sep 10, 20212 min read


What you need to know about Myofascial Release and why you should perform MFR
Maybe you’ve heard about MFR (Myofascial Release), maybe you haven’t. Here’s a quick read to better understand what myofascial release...

Missy Carta
Aug 28, 20211 min read


6 Stretches to Release Tight Hips
Whether it's from running, other sport/exercise or from sitting at a desk for long lengths of time, many of us have tight hips. Here are...

Missy Carta
Jun 29, 20213 min read
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