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From breath to posture, here’s how to reverse the tightness for good I genuinely never had real tightness in my neck and shoulders until becoming a mom. Sure, it felt good when someone rubbed my upper traps, and they’d been tight before, but never that constant pulling across my upper back and into my neck. Now, between nursing while I teach (often in less-than-ideal positions), constantly holding and rocking my baby, leaning over her to play, or having her nestled underneath

10 intentional habits that help me feel energized, less anxious, and actually excited for the day. I used to hate  mornings. Like, truly dreaded them. Getting into bed was my favorite part of the day and getting out of it felt miserable. I’d wake up tired, anxious, and already overwhelmed. I tried all the wellness things like no phone, morning meditations, the 5 a.m. club. But this isn’t that. This is the recipe of a morning ritual that actually worked for me. The little choi

You don't have to do it all, just start with what matters I get it. We live wildly busy lives. Most days, it feels like we’re just trying to keep up. Between work, relationships, kids, and everything else we’re carrying, finding time for ourselves feels impossible. So when someone tells you to “make time” for movement or breathwork or anything else, it’s easy to roll your eyes. But what if the problem isn’t time? What if it’s how we’ve been taught to value it? Think about it.

From Burnout and Misdiagnosis to Rebuilding My Health—One Step at a Time I was once told I was “the epitome of health.” Never mind that my joints ached, I had cysts on my ovaries, I made regular trips to the ER for mysterious stomach pain. I’d lie on the floor, heart racing, nauseous, dizzy, feeling like I was dying. I was utterly exhausted. The room would spin, my body would shake, and I couldn’t explain why. Doctors shrugged and said it must be depression. I’ve been depress

What I actually used, still use, and wish I bought sooner Whether you’re a new mom, know someone who’s pregnant, or are just looking for a true game-changer product, these are the ones I’m genuinely thankful to have found. I do a ton of research and am very intentional with everything I use. These not only met my high standards — they’ve made my life better. And I’ll keep using them well beyond postpartum. These are the products I wish I had sooner. They made a real differenc

How I'm reconnecting with my body after birth, and why it's never too late for you Let’s just say it: “Bouncing back” after pregnancy is not the goal. And honestly, it’s kind of offensive. Your body creates life. It stretches, shifts, breaks open, feeds, and starts to heal.And society’s response? Tighten up. Shrink down. Act like nothing happened. Not here. I feel strong. I look good, but I’m not in bounce back mode. I’m in rebuild and respect mode. My stomach is softer. My h

How tiny shifts in movement, breath, and awareness can reshape your body, mind, and identity If I could pick two truths that have made the biggest impact on my career, they’d be this: 1. You can always change and heal 2. Change happens through consistency When someone comes in wanting to relieve knee pain, rebuild their core, or move better, they often ask, “How long will it take?” The answer depends entirely on how often you do the work. When I give someone homework, I alway

The overlooked system that's keeping you tired, puffy, and stuck Lymphatic drainage is everywhere right now. Celebrities swear by it. Influencers post side by sides showing how sculpted they look after a single session. But it’s not just a trend. It’s essential to how your body heals detoxes and stays energized. This practice became a part of my daily ritual long before it was buzzy and it continues to ground me energize me and keep my system clear. The best part is you don’t

Why this common cue is messing with your breath, your core, and your pelvic floor and what to do instead You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: “Pull your navel to your spine!” But what if I told you that cue might be the very thing keeping your core from working? When most people think of the core, they picture crunches, planks, or some kind of “ab workout.” What rarely gets mentioned? How you breathe, how you manage pressure, how your pelvic floor responds, and whether y

What your neck pain, pelvic floor issues, and stubborn belly pooch all have in common Tight neck and shoulders? Belly that won’t go flat no matter how much you work your core? Pelvic floor heaviness, leaking, low back pain, or just feeling constantly on edge? These aren’t separate issues. They often share a single root: you’re not breathing into your back. We’re all told: “Take a deep breath into your belly.” But if you’ve ever watched someone do that all day long, expanding

Why your hips feel tight, heavy or emotional - and what to do about it I had heard it a million times before that we store emotions in our hips. I believed it in a vague, surface-level way. Hip openers felt intense. I wanted to get out of them. But I didn’t truly understand the weight of that statement until 2013, after I had just moved to New York City. I was teaching at New York Pilates in the West Village, back when it was a small, intimate space. One day, a woman came in

If you’ve ever leaked when you sneezed, held your breath during stress, or clenched your glutes without realizing it, this is for you! The Myth of the “Weak” Pelvic Floor The pelvic floor wasn’t something I thought much about until I started teaching Pilates to moms. Over and over, I heard some version of the same phrase: “I can’t jump anymore since I had kids.” What they really meant was, “I pee myself a little.” At first, I chalked it up to childbirth. The pelvic floor goes

Let me ask you something. How do your feet feel? How much attention do you actually give them? What if I told you your food health might be the reason your hips feel locked, your glutes won't activate, or your knees constantly ache? What if I told you the feet that carry you through your life are likely weak, compressed, and undertrained, and that your favorite shoes, even sneakers, might be doing more harm than good? Because they are. And if you ignore your feet, your body w

I think I held my breath for most of my life. Not in the obvious way, but in the way you brace yourself for the world without realizing...

Hi, I’m Regan — and movement has been at the center of my life for as long as I can remember. As a retired ballerina, lifelong athlete,...