Practice Poise

That familiar ache in your low back during core work isn't weakness —  it's your body rerouting the job to whatever is available. Three muscles quietly take the load: the psoas, the QL, and the  piriformis. This episode explains why they step in, how to release them,  and how to rebuild core stability that actually sticks. Simple sequence: release first. Engage second. That shift ch...

If your core work is causing pain in your lower back, hip flexors, or shoulders and neck, the problem isn't weakness. It's the wrong muscles doing the job. When the deep core doesn't engage, the body assigns the work to something else. And if you keep pushing through, it's like missing your turn and thinking if you keep driving, you'll somehow  get back on track. You won't. This episode break...

Your core isn't your abs. It never was. If you've been doing ab work and still feel unstable, this is the episode  that explains why — and what to do instead. True core strength isn't about squeezing harder. It's a pressure system  built by 5 specific muscles working together. When all five engage, core  stability becomes automatic. When even one is missing, everything  compens...

Stop Sucking In Your Stomach! 5 Outdated Core Cues Causing Your Lower Back Pain #backpainrelief #corecues #deepcore  What if the instructions are wrong? Not you?  If your lower back gets achy, your neck tenses up, or your hip flexors grip tight during abdominal exercises, the issue isn't how hard you are trying. You are likely using outdated movement instructions that act like the wrong...

If you want to add strength to your yoga practice but haven't started yet — this episode is for you. The thing stopping most women is unanswered questions. This episode answers the top 3: How to stay safe? What weights do I use? And is home training actually enough? Watch and discover: ✅ Why the fear of injury is pointing you in the RIGHT direction — and how the Asana Strong formula solves it.&nb...

You're doing yoga. Walking. Maybe some weights. But you still feel like you're getting weaker — less stable, less strong, less free.  After almost 20 years of teaching, I've seen the same pattern over and over again: women who love yoga, need strength, and hate the gym. I was one of them.  Instead of forcing yourself to lift weights or go to HIIT classes, you can learn to build strength...

I'm a yoga teacher and I left my yoga mat at home. Here's what I packed instead. And why.  I'm driving to California for a week to teach. That means 8 hours in the car with my 16-week Border Collie, Goose. Everything he needs. Everything I need. Plus a projector, a skeleton for the training, a tote with kitchen gear. Space got limited. But I still wanted to work out. So here's the essential g...

Why do your muscles feel tight no matter how much you stretch? It's not your flexibility — it's your fascia. In this episode, I break down why traditional stretching can't reach the connective tissue layer that's actually keeping you stuck — and what to do instead.  You'll learn: → Why one side of your body is always tighter (and what your fascia has to do with it) → What myofascial release a...

Most women start strength training thinking it's about weight loss or bone density.  But after 20+ years of teaching movement — and rebuilding my own body — I can tell  you the benefits that actually change women's lives are ones nobody's talking about. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 unexpected benefits of strength training for women  over 40 — the ones that showed up when I wasn't...

Improve Balance With Age | Balance Training & Stability Exercises #balanceexercises #improvebalance #healthyaging If you feel wobbly in balance poses, putting on shoes, or walking on uneven ground, your balance may be changing with age. Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.alisonstarr.com/  This video explains why balance declines over time and how to restore stabi...

Knee pain after 40 isn't "wear and tear." It's a lack of alignment.  If your knees are getting cranky — on stairs, on hikes, even in yoga — and stretching isn't fixing it, this episode will help you.  I'll break down: ✅ What your knee actually is (hint: it's not just a hinge) ✅ Why knee pain shows up more in midlife (estrogen + muscle loss) ✅ Why stretching your quads and hips can mak...

Resistance Bands for Joint Stability, Strength and Pain Relief #jointstability #resistancebandworkout #bandsforstrength In this video, I show you how to use resistance bands as a tool for joint stability and strength. Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.alisonstarr.com/ I explain why bands help if your joints feel wobbly or unstable and how they build strength safely witho...

If you are in your mid-40s and feel like your body is slowing down, you aren't imagining it. Here is the hard truth no one tells you: Your body isn't just "changing." It is actively retiring your muscle tissue. In this video, we are having the conversation most women avoid. If you do not intervene right now, you aren't just getting softer—you are losing the ability to protect your own skeleton. Bu...

How to Stay Consistent with Movement and Energy When You Feel Low #movementpractice #consistencyhabits #breathforenergy Being consistent is not about willpower or discipline. You need a plan for days when you feel low energy or stressed. Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.alisonstarr.com/ In this video, I explain how to stay consistent by learning three real skills. First...

How to Fix Lower Back Pain with Core Strength & Posture #corestrength #lowerbackpain #posturecorrection This video talks about why lower back pain often comes back even after stretching. Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.alisonstarr.com/ Many people only stretch, but the real reason for pain is weak core muscles and bad posture habits. Poor posture and weak core musc...

Formula To Build Strong Bones After 40: Yoga + Strength Tips That Work Wonders For Osteoporosis #bonehealth #osteoporosishelp #strongbonesafter40 Do you want to build bone strength, but feel confused by all the conflicting advice? In this video, I break down what actually works for bone health in women over 40. Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.alisonstarr.com/ Walk...

True Core Strength for Safe Lifting: A Key to Stability and Injury Prevention In this video, I'll guide you through the basics of true core strength - the foundation of safe strength training. Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.alisonstarr.com/ Many people, especially women over 40, struggle with core stability when lifting weights, but true core strength is simpler than...

Strength Training for Non-Gym Lovers: How I Made It Stick! #strengthtraining #functionalfitness #yogaforstrength If you’ve tried strength training but it didn’t work, or if you hate the gym, this video is for you! Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.alisonstarr.com/  I’m sharing the secrets I’ve found to make strength training feel safe, sustainable, and connected, ju...

Strength Training for Women Over 40: How to Make It Stick! #strengthtrainingover40 #womenfitness #gymanxiety Are you a woman over 40 who wants to get stronger but doesn't like the gym? Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.alisonstarr.com/  You're not alone! In this video, I’ll share how I struggled with strength training and finally found a way to make it work. I start...

3 Powerful Ways to Beat Holiday Stress & Anxiety for Women Over 40 #holidaystress #stressrelief #nervoussystemreset The holiday season can bring joy, but it also comes with stress and anxiety, especially for women over 40. Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.alisonstarr.com/  In this video, we dive deep into understanding why holiday stress escalates and how you c...

Core Strength Over 40: Stop Tucking, Start Stacking For Real Results & Relief #corestrengthover40 #deepcorework #stackyourbones  If you’ve been doing all the right things workouts, stretching, yoga and still feel tight, misaligned, or in pain, this core tutorial is for you. Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.alisonstarr.com/  Especially if you're over 35 and...

Sciatica Relief For Women: 3 Alignment Fixes You Need To Stop The Pain! #sciatica #hippainrelief #corestability  If you’re a woman dealing with recurring sciatica, hip pain, or groin discomfort, this podcast episode is for you. Please visit my website to get more information on 1:1 work: https://www.alisonstarr.com/ or schedule a call: https://calendly.com/makepracticemiraculous/30min In...

Pelvic Floor Power: What Women Over 40 Need to Know About Strengthening & Restoring Balance #pelvicfloorpower #womenover40 #pelvicfloorexercises In this episode of the Pelvic Floor Power Podcast, we dive deep into the complexities of pelvic floor health for women over 40. Want precision of your practice? Schedule a call and let's update your alignment: https://calendly.com/makepracticemiraculo...

Fix Common Yoga Misalignments | Alignment Tips for Back Pain, Knees & Shoulders | Yoga for Women 40+ #yogaforbeginners #pelvicalignment #backpainrelief Are you struggling with back pain, knee discomfort, or shoulder strain during yoga? Schedule a call and let's update your alignment: https://calendly.com/makepracticemiraculous/30min In this video, we’ll address common misalignments that can ma...

Why Yoga Hurts After 40 & How to Heal Your Practice | Tips for Women 35-65 #yogaafter40 #womensyoga #healingyoga As we age, our bodies change, and so should our yoga practice. If you’ve been practicing yoga for years but recently find yourself feeling tight, achy, or even injured, you’re not imagining it - your body is changing, and so must your practice. Please visit my website to get more in...