Pose:
Diaphragm Vacuum with Bridge Lifts
Therapeutic Application:
Deep stretch of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles as intercostal muscles work to expand the ribcage.
Our two fitness formats, Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method, focus on improving range of motion, eliminating pain, strengthening musculature around the joints, downregulating the nervous system and preparing the body for optimum performance. Classes, Workshops & Trainings can be found around the globe.
Our Roll Model® Method and Yoga Tune Up® Trainings provide fitness professionals and clinicians with hands-on assessment tools, critical thinking skills and the confidence necessary to help their students and clients achieve their most intelligent mind–body practice. Our focus is on delivering a strong biomechanical science foundation that provides consistent therapeutic benefits.
We provide a line of self-care products and videos direct to consumer and wholesale. Our myofascial tools, the Roll Model® Therapy Balls, help eliminate pain, improve range of motion and assist in downregulation/recovery. Our DVDs and Online Videos focus on stability, strength and mobility, within targeted body regions but take an integrated whole body approach.
Weekly Rollout from The Roll Model® Method
Rollout:
Knee to Chest
Therapeutic Application:
Helps to quickly address the tension in the mid back.
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