A 15-minute, mindful movement break that incorporates myofascial release (MFR) with an accessible, standing ‘Sun Salutation’ flow using the support of a wall. This practice is great to use anytime, especially to help break up your work day. Enjoy!
Self-Care Club: My Favorite Tools for Myofascial Release
Self care and MFR have been synonymous for me these days. MFR is great to add into a self-care routine because it doesn’t take much time, and you don’t really need a whole lot of space or many tools… But, if you wanted to invest in some high-quality MFR tools to add to your self-care tool kit, then here I share three I can’t live without.
An Energizing Breathwork Practice (w/ a little MFR) to Kickstart Your Day
This is a 20minute, energizing Breathwork Practice that is really nice to do first thing in the morning to help you wake up your body and to cultivate a clear, calm, and focused mind. You could also use this before a yoga practice, a surf, or a training session. We’ll begin with some MFR so grab a towel or a blanket and let’s dive in!
MFR for Surfers: A Curated Playlist for Overworked Shoulders
A curated playlist of a few of my favorite myofascial release (MFR) techniques for overworked shoulders -- perfect for surfers, swimmers, athletes, and weekend warriors!! You’ll need: two therapy balls (or tennis balls), a yoga block or foam roller, and maybe some pillows & blankets. These techniques are great to do at the end of a long day, or after a long surf or training session. Enjoy!
MFR for Deep Breathing: No Props Needed!
One of my favorites and definitely most used!! This is a nice way to start the day and a GREAT technique for pre–yoga / breathwork / training / surfing / and of course, I gotta think about all my free-diving friends! This technique focuses on the intercostal muscles between the ribs and you don’t need any props - sólo tús manos - so you can practice it anywhere.
At-Home Yoga: 5 Easy, DIY Yoga Props that You Can Recreate at Home
I am a BIG fan of using props in both my personal practice and in the classes that I teach. But with current times - classes transitioning to online, at-home, and bring your own props - it can be easy to miss the yoga studio experience. So here I share 5 easy, DIY yoga props that you can recreate at home!!
Self-Care Club: A RAD Way to Treat Yourself (& show me a little support as well)
RAD makes my go-to myofascial release (MFR) tools that both my partner and I use daily. If you’re looking to purchase some quality MFR tools to incorporate into your self-care practice, check out this company and use my affiliate link to shop. Treat yourself, and show me a little support as well.
MFR Techniques for the Hamstrings (14min.)
Release tension and restore tissue integrity in the hamstrings with these simple myofacsial release (MFR) techniques that you can practice at home. This can be helpful for yogis, surfers, and athletes - or if you experience discomfort in the low back, around the seat, through the back of the leg or the knee.
Yoga at Your Desk: Chair Yoga + Myofascial Release (30min.)
Yoga with Salty: My Go-To Morning Flow (45min.)
MFR Tutorial: Relieve Neck Tension & Tension Headaches (10min.)
MFR Tutorial: Relief through the Feet (7min.)
This is one of my favorite myofascial release (MFR) techniques that I do pretty much daily! Use a therapy ball to release tension and restore tissue integrity in the feet. Our feet are our foundation, and if you’re like me you may spend a lot of time on them! Give your feet some relief and notice the effects in the rest of the body.
