What if reaching overhead, turning to look behind you, or bending to tie your shoes felt a little easier?
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), developed by Aaron Mattes, uses brief, repeated stretches. At Cynshine®, I begin by listening to your history and exploring how you move, so we can choose an approach suited to your needs.
You actively participate while I guide and support each movement. We hold each stretch for about two seconds, then release and repeat. I adjust the range and assistance to your comfort and abilities, with time to notice how each movement feels.
Feeling tight doesn’t automatically mean you need a deeper stretch. I assess first, choose stretching when it fits your needs, and adapt as your body responds.
Follow along with my AIS neck and shoulder series for home practice. During your studio session, we can discuss which movements suit your needs and how to adapt them to your comfort and abilities. You’ll find more movement videos on my Resources page.
Looking for more home practice? Visit my Resources page for movement videos for the upper body, lower body, hands, and feet.