Muscle tension and weakness in the primary core of the lower trunk and hips is important. However, under-appreciated is the role of tension in the secondary core of the neck and shoulders. Chronic tension in this core can result in headaches, migraines, reduced range of motion, jaw challenges, rotator cuff issues, neck and shoulder pain as well as difficulty sleeping. These issues may temporarily respond to massage or other modalities but if the root of the problem isn’t addressed, the pain quickly returns.
As a physical therapist in private practice for over 20 years, Christine Koth discovered a common pattern in almost everyone of her clients who experienced neck and shoulder pain - tension in the pectoralis muscles as well as the tiny muscles that connect the head to the neck. She honed methods of releasing this tension with her fingers and found it was the only way to resolve her clients’ headaches, shoulder issues and upper back and neck pain. Christine went on a mission to develop a self-release program and a specific tool (the NUCKLE) to empower others to experience pain relief and greater overall well being.
In this masterclass, Christine will take participants on a deep dive into the anatomy of the neck and shoulders. You will explore straight forward and practical techniques for releasing tension by using common tools like a tennis or lacrosse ball, a common sock and a hand-towel. You will also be introduced to the NUCKLE as a truly innovated tool that perfectly targets the difficult task of releasing tension at the base of the head, chest, upper back and more.
2.5 Continuing Credit Hours are available for Yoga Teachers who are registered with Yoga Alliance
Level up your understanding of neck and shoulder health and how to recover from chronic tension or injury through specific fascia release techniques for your own self-care routine or to integrate into the programs that you offer your clients.
This workshop is ideal for:
2.5 Continuing Credit Hours are available for Yoga Teachers who are registered with Yoga Alliance
Anyone experiencing tension or pain in neck, shoulders and upper back
Yoga Teachers looking for meaningful tools to support their students and earn continuing credit hours (CEUS) with Yoga Alliance
Physical Therapist and Bodyworkers who want practical and accessible tips for assisting their clients
Supplies needed for this workshop:
A Yoga Mat
2 Tennis, Racquetballs OR Lacrosse Balls
A Sock
A Hand-towel
Optional: NUCKLE
This workshop is being offered in-studio and online simultaneously. Those attending in studio - tennis balls will be provided, please bring your own sock and hand-towel. Those attending online will need to have these props available for home use.
COST: $75
2.5 Continuing Credit Hours are available for Yoga Teachers who are registered with Yoga Alliance
Christine Koth, MPT, is the bestselling author of the book Tight Hip, Twisted Core: The Key to Unresolved Pain, CEO/Cofounder of Aletha Health, and inventor of both the Hip Hook and the NUCKLE. With over 20+ years of clinical practice as a holistic physical therapist, her years of research into the iliacus muscle has led her to develop the Un:Tight Method, focused on reducing muscle tension in the primary and secondary core. Visit Christine’s website to learn more.
If you would would like to have the The NUCKLE tool for this workshop - You can purchase it HERE - Please order at least 10 days prior to the workshop to ensure that it arrives to you in time. If purchasing the Nuckle - Use the code MACHELLELEE to receive 10% off your order.
Please note the you do not need to purchase the NUCKLE to participate and benefit from this masterclass. Effective techniques will be given with the balls , sock and hand-towel as well. You will learn more about the NUCKLE in the workshop and those attending LIVE in the studio will get the opportunity to try it out.