August Practice Series with Carrie Owerko

Practice for Deep Hip Flexor and Groin Release

Not only do we often hold stress in our hip flexors and groin muscles, the hours of most of us spend sitting each day shorten these muscles and can even lead to back pain. In this slow, deep, and sometimes challenging sequence we will extend our hips and groin area to reverse the effects of sitting and take a load off our lower back. Give this key area of your body some much needed attention!

Practice for Neck and Shoulders: Connect and Unwind

Many of us use our hands and arms for work, which can leave the upper body tight and even achy. Release holding patterns in your neck, shoulders, and arms in this practice as you elongate and activate these areas, getting the blood flowing. You’ll also mobilize and stabilize shoulder girdle to nourish the tissues around these joints.

Release Your Hips, Neck and Back with Traction Action and Relaxation

This relaxing supine sequence will primarly focus on creating space in the hips, legs and lower back, but also addresses tension in the upper back, neck and shoulders. It can be soothing and calming for the nervous system at the end of a long stressful day–or anytime!