Learn to be STRONG from the INSIDE OUT
Better Core & Breathing
This is where it all begins.
Getting better at CORE & BREATHING makes you better at EVERYTHING you do.
Is your core a flat tire?
There is a common misconception that core is about STRENGTH.
Core is NOT about STRENGTH.
Core is about STABILITY.
Using the right muscles and getting them to work together.
If your core is strong but the muscles aren't working together
...it's a FLAT TIRE.
The Stack
We start with THE STACK because it is a great visual for building your core and integrating the muscles.
Stacking ribcage over pelvis. Thoracic diaphragms over pelvic diaphragm. Creating and regulating IAP ( intra-abdominal pressure)
Here's what people are saying ...
Absolute gold
Sarah Kennard
I have followed Michelle on Insta for a while, the amount of knowledge and helpful information she gives away for free is astonishing. This course in itself...
Read MoreI have followed Michelle on Insta for a while, the amount of knowledge and helpful information she gives away for free is astonishing. This course in itself, even if you do nothing else of what she offers (paid and unpaid) is pure gold.
Read Lessterrific teaching of abdominal pressure foundations in br...
amy warren
Such helpful, clear instructions - I feel stronger, already!
Such helpful, clear instructions - I feel stronger, already!
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river patterson
i’ve been practicing PRI breath techniques for some time, but this was the best lesson on integration with the core that i’ve found!!! thank you!!!
i’ve been practicing PRI breath techniques for some time, but this was the best lesson on integration with the core that i’ve found!!! thank you!!!
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jill Giedt
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Anne Richter
first class, first time, and my body already feels better. it's as if my body has been craving this understanding .... thank you!!!!!!
first class, first time, and my body already feels better. it's as if my body has been craving this understanding .... thank you!!!!!!
Read LessGreat layering, start to finish
helena lawson
Thank you, lovely clear and precise instructions
Thank you, lovely clear and precise instructions
Read LessHelpful core guide
Nicolò Airaghi
A truly helpful guide to raise body awareness and movement's regressions. Clear and effective explanations, good for international learners as well.
A truly helpful guide to raise body awareness and movement's regressions. Clear and effective explanations, good for international learners as well.
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sam elderman
Thank you so much for this! I finally know how to breathe correctly!
Thank you so much for this! I finally know how to breathe correctly!
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susan Morettin
The best! So informative!
The best! So informative!
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Carol Switzer
As always excellent cueing. This really helps with breathing awareness and what and where you should feel your breath.
As always excellent cueing. This really helps with breathing awareness and what and where you should feel your breath.
Read LessBetter core, better breathing ♥️
mayra Grawe Cotes Uribe
Amazing! Easy to understand and follow. so thankful for all the information and the benefits of it🙏 I struggle with my breathing due to core issues.
Amazing! Easy to understand and follow. so thankful for all the information and the benefits of it🙏 I struggle with my breathing due to core issues.
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Inez Bradley
This is amazing… New understanding of proper alignment of the spine.
This is amazing… New understanding of proper alignment of the spine.
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✓ support your body
✓ elongate your spine
✓ unlock mobility
✓ injury prevention
✓ physical longevity
✓ make movement efficient
✓ FEEL better & MOVE better
How you STABILIZE has the biggest influence on how you move.
This class pulls from DNS and PRI principles
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Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
DNS is a neurophysiological approach to rehabilitation. Developmental Kinesiology.
DNS targets global muscle patterns which can be thought of as the "software" of your body (the joints would be the hardware). In essence DNS gives you a software update to improve muscle patterns, core, breathing, joint dissociation, joint stabilization, function, pain & performance
The nervous system establishes these basic building blocks of movement during the first critical years of life. Due to injury, habits, sports and our modern lifestyle we need to retrain these basic movement patterns.
Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)
The Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI) was established to explore and explain the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns and the influence of polyarticular chains of muscles. Their mission is based on the development of an innovative treatment that addresses the primary contributions of postural kinematic movement dysfunction.
Jump in and let me guide you.
my story
Hi, my name is Michelle. Over the past 25 years, I've taught THOUSANDS of people, in all corners of the world, how to FEEL BETTER, MOVE BETTER and IMPROVE THEIR BODIES. I'm a physiotherapist and clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia. I have a busy clinical practice, teach group classes, and lead workshops for movement enthusiasts. I believe MOVEMENT is YOUR BEST therapy and MOST POWERFUL tool. My mission is to bring you high quality, detail oriented videos, with the most VALUABLE techniques, so that you can begin your journey of REACHING YOUR PHYSICAL POTENTIAL. All bodies and levels are welcome. I hope to see you soon.
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Registered Physiotherapist
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Clinical Instructor Faculty of Medicine University of British Columbia
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Kinstretch Instructor FRCms FRA FR
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Prague certified DNS practitioner
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Postural Restoration Institute
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Certified Foundation Training Instructor
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Fellow Canadian Academy of Manual Therapists
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Gunn IMS and Acupuncture
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