Yes! Rolling out the nearby muscles around that joint will bring circulation and healing to the affected area. When you find muscles that hurt when you roll that's an indication that muscle tightness is present can be addressed with rolling. It can also correct muscle imbalance that might be pulling on the joint, creating the issue. Often times if you have unexplained pain within the joints (and it's not from an acute injury) most times rolling can correct it. In cases where you've been rolling a lot and it's not improving means that it's coming from elsewhere in the body and it's time to seek a professional who can evaluate you.

You'll get immediate feedback on your mobility and flexibility when you roll. For instance, if you roll the quads on 1 leg, then compare one leg to the other by taking a quick quad stretch, you'll feel the difference right way. In the videos, I lead you through this so you can compare sides. In cases of joint pain, it may take 3 days-2 weeks to start to notice a difference. Stick with it until the muscles no longer hurt when you roll. If you continue to roll often, and it does not get better it's time to seek a medical evaluation. Don't forget though, the body is complicated. Sometimes emotion, trauma, or other reasons can be creating that pain that don't necessarily show up in things like X-rays or MRI's. In this case, therapy might help, writing down what bothers you, or even Quantum Energy Healing sessions can help.

For the Foam Rolling Level 1 course, you'll need a foam roller of your choice. If you're brand new to rolling or are very sensitive to the touch, I would suggest a softer foam roller. If you're more experienced, you can try a denser foam roller. One of my favorite rollers is the 13 inch TriggerPoint Performance Grid Foam Roller. It has a nice general density that works for most people.

For the Complete Wellness Bundle there a few piece of equipment needed for some of the categories.

Pilates - Mat, a variety of weights, a 36 inch foam roller, large fitness ball, smaller pilates ball, magic circle/ring, band

Stretching - if needed, yoga strap & blocks.

Foam Rolling Level 1 - foam roller

Foam Rolling Level 2 - 5 inch TriggerPoint ball (or softball), tennis ball, golf ball.

Yamuna Body Rolling - Gold Ball, Silver, and Black Balls

Energy Work & Meditation - If needed, yoga blocks for sitting

Cold Therapy - 1-2 buckets & towel

Yes, foam rolling is generally safe. Avoid rolling on a broken bones or around areas that are sprained. You should also avoid rolling if you have bone cancer. If you have a torn muscle, osteopenia, or osteoporosis talk to your doctor first. As long as you're able to get down to the floor, have relatively good balance, and can support yourself at times on your hands or elbows, you can do it. In the future I'll be adding a rolling category for those who are sensitive to the touch or are unable to get down to the floor easily.

Unfortunately not. Once you purchase the original Foam Rolling Course, you'll need to pay à la cart for the other courses. You'll get the most value with the Complete Wellness Bundle.

The Foam Rolling Level 1 Course is meant to be an introduction to foam rolling. You'll be able to see how rolling can reduce and eliminate aches and pains in the body. Eventually your body will acclimate to the foam roller and you can potentially have various aches and pains that need deeper release work or in specific angles that a regular foam roller cannot target. In Foam Rolling Level 2 you'll learn various tools to target the tissue on deeper levels and angles that can take the body to the next level. You'll be able to achieve the fullest potential of the muscles to release, creating even more space within the joints. This will increase the function of the muscle/joint and increase endurance of the muscle during exercise.

In addition, you'll gain access to additional courses that have a healing effect on the body. Pilates offers strength work. Yamuna Body Rolling & Stretching offers mobility of the fascial lines (not just individual muscles) within the body thereby creating even more openness within the body, which can help maintain your height as we age. Then Energy Work & Meditation offers techniques to help you reduce anxiety, work directly with your chakras, as well as tips on creating your best life. Cold Therapy walks you through techniques for the mind/body connection, exercising your circulatory system, and boosting your immunity. If you're a new mom, there are videos for diastasis recti and pelvic floor strengthening. There are also videos specifically for dancers including strength work, performance anxiety, and more. All of these courses will give you totally body wellness from the inside out.

I'll be able to answer questions that you might have. Other members can offer support. You'll also get a weekly class. If you're unable to attend live, you can watch at a later time. Classes will be a variety of modalities for health and wellness including Foam Rolling, Pilates, Stretching, Breathwork, Reiki, Meditation, and more.

As always it's best to get medical clearance if you're recovering from an injury or other ailment. However, there are classes that are listed as beginner/intermediate and intermediate/advanced. In general the classes are of an intermediate level which can easily be made easier or more difficult with modifications.

Created by Yamuna Zake, Yamuna Body Rolling uses softer balls which allow for easier rolling, especially if you’re sensitive to a foam roller. The specific texture of the balls gently tractions the tissue as you actively lengthen your body while rolling. You’ll immediately notice the difference. You’ll have increased space within the joints, longer limbs, increased height, and a calm nervous system. YBR can restore muscular and postural imbalances as it works with the body’s fascial net system.

Yes. Pick and choose the videos that you wish to watch in any order. There is no set order to the videos. Just start watching, learning, and healing the body!