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...
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Missy Carta
- Sep 16
- 2 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Aug 19
- 2 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Jul 30
- 2 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Apr 28
- 2 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Apr 14
- 2 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Mar 22
- 2 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Mar 1
- 2 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Feb 21
- 3 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Jan 11
- 3 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Sep 10, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Aug 28, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Missy Carta
- May 16, 2021
- 3 min
5 Exercises to build Glute Strength and why you should do them
Glutes - the powerhouse for the lower body. They provide stability, better posture, enhance performance and prevent injuries when they...
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Missy Carta
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
4 Exercises to Build Core Strength - Yoga inspired
It's so important to have a strong core. Not only does it improve athletic performance but it helps with daily life activities. Core...
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Missy Carta
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
6 Benefits of Combining HIIT Training and Yoga
I love cardio - I’ve always loved running and just in the past few years I’ve added strength training into my fitness routine. So it...
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Missy Carta
- Nov 12, 2020
- 3 min
6 Stretches to help with IT Band Pain
As a runner I’ve unfortunately experienced IT Band Syndrome. It’s frustrating when you have a distance you want to run in mind but your...
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Missy Carta
- Oct 10, 2020
- 4 min
Do I Really Need a Rest Day?
I hated rest days - I needed to move my body and always felt that if i wasn't then I wasn't getting better at running. Why waste a day...
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Missy Carta
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
Strength & Flexibility for Athletes
This mini-sequence will create strength and open up the upper and lower body. (this is for informational purposes only - not responsible...
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