Some people have the false assumption that stretching is the passive portion of a Dailey Method class – but the opposite could not be more true! Staying engaged while you stretch will increase the safety of the stretch, the stability of the ligaments and tendons, and also optimize muscular length. Engaging a muscle on one […]
We incorporate at least one (if not more!) balancing poses into every TDM class and we do so for a reason. Because balance is really important! Of course it is important from a physical standpoint (and translates to other activities such as hiking, skiing, etc.) but balance in the body also helps with balance in […]
The Dailey Method has exploded in the past few years with multiple new class options that speak to every BODY’s fitness desires. With the introduction of Dailey Interval (our 45 minute non-impact cardio booster) and Dailey Cycle (45 minute heart pounding, spirit and seat lifting indoor cycle ride taught to the beat of the music), […]
I make taking class at TDM a priority not only for the physical benefits, but also for the clarity and peace of mind that it gives me. But obviously a quiet mind takes practice and I often find myself thinking about a number of things in class. Mostly, I find myself thinking about technical components […]
Today, we live in a very ‘instant gratification’ society. I see this continually with my children; they don’t want to do something because “they don’t know how” or “they’re not good at it.” Well, how do you get good at something? You practice! In the first years of my Dailey Method teaching, I was given […]