BY: KATIE SMITH & NATALIE BEYER
Aristotle once said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”
Alignment is not about one joint or one muscle group. It is about how your body works together as a whole. Over the past few weeks, we have focused on individual areas that play a major role in movement, the hips, spine, and shoulders. This final week brings everything together with a whole body reset designed to support balance, coordination, and ease in everyday movement.
When the body moves as an integrated system, movement feels smoother and more efficient. Tension is less likely to accumulate in one area, posture becomes easier to maintain, and daily activities tend to feel lighter and more supported.
This week’s focus is not about doing more. It is about reconnecting the pieces so your body feels coordinated, balanced, and ready for whatever your routine holds. Here are just two stretches you can add to support whole body movement.
World’s Greatest Stretch
Begin in a low lunge position with one foot forward and the opposite leg extended behind you. Place the hand opposite your front foot on the floor or a block for support. Gently rotate your torso toward your front knee, reaching your free arm upward as you breathe. Move slowly and pause where it feels comfortable, focusing on creating space rather than forcing depth. This stretch brings together the hips, spine, and shoulders in one connected movement.
Standing Reach With Rotation
Stand tall with your feet grounded. Reach one arm overhead and gently rotate your torso in the same direction, keeping your hips facing forward. Return to center and switch sides. Move slowly and with intention, allowing the movement to feel fluid and controlled. This stretch integrates the spine and shoulders while reinforcing upright posture.
A whole body reset is about helping everything work together rather than isolating one area. When alignment improves, movement feels more natural and less effortful, both in workouts and daily life.
As you move into the next season, consider carrying forward what you have practiced this month. Small moments of mobility, awareness, and reset can have a meaningful impact over time. When movement feels connected, the body tends to feel more at ease.
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