Open Level - Pace: Moderate
This is the perfect warm up for a squat workout! The many joints of the ankles, knees, pelvis and back need to be “oiled” and prepared for the demanding global movement of the squat to make sure we don’t run into injuries. You can do that in 10 super efficient minutes 😉

Is the Barbie foot position good or bad? safe or dangerous?
The tik-tok challenge created a lot of buzz between podiatrists and experts who are concerned about the missing support at the foot and ankle while in that position

That’s fair but it’s also true that the ankle is supposed to be able to...

A smart foot: the importance of proprioception

Interesting conversations on the foot: posterior tibialis, tarsal syndrome, Plantar fasciitis, bunion and more.

Open level - Pace: Slow
Quick focused workout on the Tibialis Posterior Muscle. We'll use Rescue LOOP, a towel and a 2by4 wedge or rigid cover book

Review regarding the circulatory exercises.

Interesting conversations regarding the cervical spine, ELDOA, concussions but also hammer toes and April's program for the members.

Join Hallee Altman in this amazing zoom live class that will MELT your body

In this Webinar Hallee help us getting started with the program: Meeting MELT

Whether you are new to The MELT Method, or have experience with connective tissue self-treatment techniques, this 8 week program will transform your thinking and execution of Pilates Mat work.  The first four weeks int...

Often, a quick fix of an upright looking posture creates more compensation than a slouched posture. This class will focus on both the rooted and reflexive core, and rehydrating your connective tissue from the bottom up. The result will be improved posture, greater range of motion and more effic...

After you have treated the connective tissue in your lower body, add some stability moves to improve timing and coordination in the whole pelvis and core.

As students of Pilates we are taught that Mr. Pilates wanted more space between the ribs and hips, ie. a better posture and more room for the organs to function. In this class, you will expand the space of your side body using more intermediate MELT and Pilates exercises. I hope you will also n...

Using 3 Pilates mat exercises that you know and love as assessments truly highlight the changes that occur from MELT. When you are aligned and your connective tissue system is well hydrated, your whole body communication improves. The positive results embodied in our Pilates reassessments.

Discover the 4 most common imbalances that lead to compensation and pain. Through MELT length moves and Pilates mat exercises, you will create obvious changes to your resting posture as well as during movement. By the end of this class you will feel improvements to the size and shape of your nec...

After you have treated the connective tissue in your upper body, add some stability in the shoulder girdle to improve timing and performance. The addition of a MELT band adds a neuromuscular challenge (and quiver!) to the upper arms and upper back.

This MELT class introduces lengthening and compression techniques for the upper body. You will learn how to create better connection and timing in your shoulder girdle, as well as rehydrate connective tissue along your spine and base of skull.

This MELT class introduces compression and lengthening techniques for the lower body. You will learn how to rehydrate your hips, thighs and calves as well as create more length in the legs and space in the lower back.

Whether you are new to The MELT Method, or have experience with connective tissue self-treatment techniques, this 8 week program will transform your thinking and execution of Pilates Mat work. The first four weeks introduce MELT moves that go beyond beginner MELT "Maps" and include neurological ...

The ribcage is such an important part of our anatomy and it's so fundamental to include these exercises in our goal to give freedom and balance to the body. Do the workout "Ribcage Melt" and listen to the webinar for a more complete experience.

INTRO to ELDOA: Review!
Open level - Pace: Moderate
In class #6 we’ll execute the most important ELDOA: the ones that everybody needs and that are beneficial for multiple issues/discomfort that the body might have.

Hip Replacement, fascia and foot health questions.

INTRO to ELDOA
Open Level - Pace: Moderate
MFS – lumbar and coxo fem ELDOA
In class #5 we’ll review the basic rules and focus on the lumbar spine and the hip joint. The coxo-femoral ELDOA is a very effective exercise to prevent hip replacement.

INTRO to ELDOA: T spine ELDOA & axial extension
Open Level - Pace: Moderate
In class #3 we’ll review the basic rules and focus on the thoracic spine and explain the important concept of axial extension.

INTRO to ELDOA: Lumbar & Cervical
Open Level - Pace: Moderate
In class #2 we’ll review the basic rules and focus on some ELDOA of the lumbar spine. We’ll also introduce the concept-ELDOA of the cervical spine.