Maggie | Release Technique

27 Minute Gentle Movement

This week is Thanksgiving, so our Thursday night Roll class is on hiatus. In its place is this gentle mobility and rolling class and let me tell you, it's utterly divine. And since I'm so grateful for you all, this class has been released to ALL tiers of membership and EVEN THE PUBLIC! So share it with friends. <3

I created this class at the request of patron Hannah R. Consider this the thing you do when you're not in the mood to work out, but want to stretch, open up and and feel be...

55 Minute Full Body Release Technique Class

Hi Rollers,

Come-let's transcend into a state of release. My classes are not loaded with music, so make sure to have a relaxing playlist on hand that invites you to go inward. Here are some suggestions.  

Inside this class you'll find:

- inner thighs

- calves

- shins

- rotator cuffs

- a breathe easy, chest opening series

- neck

- jaw and head 2022-11-18 18:13:35 +0000 UTC View Post

TFL Technique

Hey Bros,

The TFL (tensor fasciae latae) is a thick band of muscle at the top of your IT band (image attached). It's often suuuuper sensational, because it's underutilized by those of us who sit a lot. In the sitting position, it's shortened and either just slack, OR...it's tense because we're sitting at our laptops stressin' and clenching those hip flexors without realizing it. 

My friends who have the tightest TFLs have little ability to internally rotate their femur bone (...

47 Minute Roll Class

Okay soo...I forgot to hit record in this class until AFTER we had spent 13 minutes rolling out the feet. So if you're in the mood to start with that, get yourself over to the "Foot Roll" tidbit, then come join this class. :)

Also, there are two things you're not crazy for noticing in this class:

1.) The lighting  changes from cool to warm continuously throughout the class. It might be distracting. I didn't understand why this kept happening but I've figured it out and it sho...

Calf Roll Technique

Buds,

Can we talk about our calves for a sec? This is a muscle group that takes a beating no matter what you do day-to-day. Seriously--if you're sitting a lot, then you've got circulation issues. If you're walking/standing a lot, then your calves are constantly working out. 

Increasing the blood flow and relaxing the fascia of your calves will turbocharge your circulation and end up relaxing the fascia all the way up your back, too. You'll have more energy in general because ...

54 Minute Full Body Roll

Hey Rollers,

This is a super nice, full body class. Requests from my live class attendees were centered around neck and shoulders, hips, thighs and calves. This class felt great. They all do. Lol. Below are the clif notes!

- quadricep intensive

- IT bands and upper hamstrings

- hips, glutes

- calves

- rotator cuff

- posterior shoulders

- triceps

- upper traps 

- neck

- forehead

My classes don't have music attached, p...

Foot Roll Technique

Hey Pals,

If you're looking for the Queen of Release Techniques while watching shows/multitasking, look no further. You'll need some sort of small ball for this foot technique (think tennis, racquet, dog fetching ball...)

Do it with me here once, and then do it again any time you want. The specific techniques in here aren't necessary--if you do anything with the ball, you can simply just mindlessly gas pedal into it. 

Why roll the feet? Because ridgid feet striking the ...

58 Minute Full Body Release Class

Hey Rollers,

Requests in this class were all about hip release and neck and shoulder relief. It's a great, full body class. Here's what's inside:

- inner thighs

- hips

- glutes

- rib cage mobilization

- rotator cuff

- pecs

- upper trapezius

- neck

- jaw and head

Suggested tunes for maximum relaxation: https://www.release-technique.com/spotif...

The Rib Release Technique

Hey Friends!

Roll with me for a minute today!

This is the diaphragm release. Not only does it immediately feel like you’re expanding your breathing capacity and improving your digestion, but this move also works the intercostal muscles, which connect one rib to the next.

By working this area, you’re mobilizing the ribcage and freeing up A TON of movement in your torso (read: your mid/lower back will love this and needs this).

This move is also a part of my 14-day c...

57 Minute Release Technique Foam Rolling Class

Hello Loves,

I apologize for the graininess of this class. Still totally easy to follow and see, but not my best quality. I was teaching this class in super low light, and didn't think of how that would affect this video quality. Better next time. :)

This is a totally enjoyable and holistic class that requires two tennis balls or similar for a deep back release. Here's what's inside:

- feet

- shins

- hamstring roll + deep stretch

- glute roll + deep stretch...

Lats and Serratus Anterior

Hey Friends!

This week's Release Technique is so awesome. Releasing the lat with this technique is surprisingly sensational, satisfying, and can connect a lot of dots for those of you with lingering shoulder pain that you can't seem to work out.

Because the shoulder girdle is circular (it has a top, a bottom, a front, a back and all the angles in between) we often become fixated on ONE spot that bothers us rather than looking at the whole picture--sometimes the pa...

Flexibility Building on the Foam Roller

Friends,

Let's get flexy. This week's tidbit release is actually more like a class. It's 20 minutes, it's designed to be done after you're body is already warm (think very hot Summer day warm or after a sweaty workout warm).

This pinning-and-stretching routine, if done once or twice a week, will absolutely increase your flexibility and you'll feel the difference within a couple weeks. ALL of these positions are pretty advanced and some of them might not be accessible to you-YET! 2022-10-14 16:43:50 +0000 UTC View Post

60 Minute Full Body Roll

Hey Rollers, 

This was our first live class back in a month! It was so nice to have this built-in, hour-long self care sesh. There is truly nothing like setting aside the time to do this. When you do, you'll realize how FAST the hour goes because you're just feeling so good and discovering so much throughout. 

Here's the gist of what we cover. Enjoy, friends. <3

- deep neck and chest stretch

- glutes and hips

- quadriceps

- calves

- lower...

58 Minute Full Body Release Technique Foam Rolling Class

Hey Rollers,

This class takes a deep dive into all the hip tightness that inhibits us from feeling free in our lower backs and hips. 

And as no full body class is complete without a scrub through the shoulders and neck, this class has that too. It's all a real treat - come take it for yourself and feel SO MUCH BETTER after.

Inside this class:

- glutes on the roller

- inner thighs

- quadriceps

- spinal rotations

- hamstrings

- deep glu...

Basic Shoulder Release Technique

Hey Friends,

This is a pretty quick, holistic release for the shoulder girdle. If your shoulders are feeling tight today or even your neck feeling a little stiff, this will help. Your neck is only able to be as mobile as your shoulders are!

That's why, if you feel like this technique just scratches the surface of your tension, you should join my 14-Day Foam Rolling for Neck and Shoulder Relief course. 

It's a 14-Day course you can start any time with the foam roller you...

Rolling for Beginners

Hey Rollers!

I've noticed some new faces in the last few weeks here and I want to throw out this beginning roller class that I know you'll all get so much out of. 

The difference between this class and the others I post are just that we take a little more time to explain things, get into basic positions and introduce techniques to many different areas to see what kind of tension relief is possible for you. It's a solid, full body class for any level of roller. 

Ins...

Upper Trap Technique

Friends!

I posted a little taste of this one on Tiktok last week and people went absolutely nuts for it. 

Here is the full tutorial for how to work your upper shoulder ledge, known as the upper trapezius. This guy is the one you're always tempted to squeeze, push on, etc. It's THE SPOT. And it really is too, because releasing tension in the upper trap ledge can completely change how your neck and shoulders feel as a whole unit. 

This is one of my favorites to do an...

Hamstring Pin and Stretch Technique

Hey Buddies!

This is a technique for ANYONE who is trying to build hammy flexibility but it does ask for a certain amount of flexibility off the bat. 

Try it, and if you aren't able to get into any of these positions, let me know - I'll post a modification video!

To me, this one ALWAYS scratches the hamstring stretch itch. It just feels soooo good and really makes awesome gains in mobility. LMK your thoughts and ENJOY!

Full Body Release Technique Rolling Class

Hey Rollers!

This class provides a nice hip opener by working the glutes and thighs. 

It's also got a BELLY roll! You'll need a soft roller for that, or a soft ball like a pilates ball. If you don't have one, it's okay too. We adapt. ;) 

Class ends with rolling the neck, jaw and head. Specs are:

- glutes and hips

- quadriceps

- adductors/inner thighs

- calves and ankles

- belly/abdominals

- neck and upper trapezius

- jaw, h...

Deep Glute Dig with Tennis Balls

**Please enjoy this free technique as a sample of the quality of tidbit you can expect from this page. Tidbits are released on a weekly basis and each one is fresh! Once a tidbit has been released, you can access it forever.**

Hey Patrons!

I love this technique. YES it's intense and YES it's effective. This one is not for everybody, because if rolling your glutes on a foam roller feels sensational enough for you, that's where you should stay. 

Why do we even roll the gl...

60 Minute Full Body Release

Hey Rollers! 

Got your weekly class release here. This class hits all the full body notes:

- Deep neck stretch

- Glutes

- Hamstrings

- Lower Back

- Quads

- Calves

- Rotator Cuff

- Pecs

- Neck

-Deep chest stretch

Recommended Playlists for optimal chilling: https://www.release-technique.com/spotify-playlists

60 Minute Full Body Roll

Hey Rollers!

Let me know how this session treats you. Enjoy!

Techniques in this class include:

- Calves

- Glutes

- Inner thighs

- IT bands

- Chest and shoulders

- Neck

Suggested Playlists: https://www.release-technique.com/spotify-playlists

58 Minute Release Technique Class

**I've made this class available to the public! Please share it with your buddies and help me grow!**

Hey, Rollers!

Welcome. Please enjoy this class as a sample of the quality you can expect from me on a weekly basis. Every week we release a fresh class for you to take. Once a class is available you can come back and take it again and again!

Have fun and definitely let me know what you think. Here are the cliff notes of this one:

- Feet with a pinky ball

20 Minute Floor Workout

A 20-minute flow of diamond glute work, weights, abdominals and bridges. 

Spotify List: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0J6mrfdbdtP9VXZ7TCBxle