Pilates, Yoga & Tai Chi | Fluid Movement + Massage

Fluid Has A New Address! 1644 S.E. Clatsop Street

July 14, 2014July 27, 2017Anne

Fluid has recently moved to 1644 S.E. Clatsop Street Portland, Oregon 97202.

I must admit initially I thought Clatsop was a strange sounding word (and still am not sure if I am pronouncing it correctly) then I discovered the history. Fort Clatsop is named for a local Indian tribe who were friendly to Lewis and Clark.

If you have not visited the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park I highly recommend it!

The park is just past Astoria. This area is loaded with attractions including the Peter Iredale Shipwreck (see photo below of yours truly striking a pose).

And here are a few more shots from the Astoria area, the south jetties at Ft. Stevens:

The Astoria bridge:

And The Columbia, docked outside of the Maritime Museum:

Now I bet you will never forget the name of my street! I can’t wait to show you my new place. Appointments still available for this Friday July 18th and Sunday July 20th.

Call me to schedule your next massage today.

(503) 705-4762

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers pain relief solutions for her clients via Pilates and Yoga classes, and private movement + massage sessions from her Sellwood studio.

Yoga With Anne At Sellwood Yoga

April 9, 2014July 27, 2017Anne

I am subbing a few classes this month at Sellwood Yoga, join me why don’t you?

Noon Vinyasa:

Wednesday April 16th
Noon
$15 drop in
all levels
In this flowing strength and flexibility building session we incorporate standing balance, core strength, and linking your breath to your movement.

Happy Hour yoga:

Friday April 18th
5:45 pm
$10 drop in
all levels
A fun sixty minute flow that you may take at your own pace. Sun salutes, warriors, hip and shoulder openers. We will go through the April Five and standing balance work to build strength and flexibility.

Drop ins welcome or you may preregister here.

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She teaches a weekly Pilates mat class at Sellwood Yoga. She also offers classes and one on one sessions here in her Sellwood Studio. Contact her at anne@fluidportland.com.

The April Five Exercises

April 7, 2014July 27, 2017Anne

April Five – The Crescent Lunge

Each month I assign my clients five moves that they are to do every day. Just one minute per move and you don’t even have to do them all at once! Step back into a crescent lunge while you are waiting for your coffee (or tea) to brew. As you are getting into bed hold your bow pose. You get the idea.

I have added a few photos to jog your memory.

Here we start with the Crescent Lunge.

Also called “High lunge” this move should feel very different than your Warrior II.

Stand near a wall if needed for balance. Step left foot back in to a lunge with left heel off the ground. Track your right knee over your middle toes. Lift up into a back bend.

If this feels uncomfortable, lower your back knee, and back off of the back bend.

Want to see the April Five in person? Contact Anne to reserve a spot in one of her ongoing classes – or small groups – or meet with her one on one.

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She works with clients one on one and is small groups in her Sellwood Studio. Pain relief, stress relief, relaxation, increased strength and flexibility, how can she help you? Contact her at Anne@FluidPortland.com

Spring Break Pilates and Yoga Class Schedule

March 26, 2014July 27, 2017Anne

Got time off this week? Why don’t you join me for a class?

Pilates mat class 6:30 Wednesday March 26th – core strength, flexibility.
Vinyasa Yoga 4:30 Thursday March 27th – Sun salutations, warriors, standing balance, breathwork.
TaijiFit 6 pm Thursday March 27th – “Flow” through a series of standing exercises based on traditional Taichi chuan movements. No experience needed, just follow along. Joint strength and flexibility, improved balance.

Click here for Fluid’s full class schedule. Contact Anne to reserve your spot!

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based personal trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers weekly classes along with private and semi private training. Call her today for a complimentary consultation (503) 705 4762.

January Five Exercises – Downward Facing Dog – Adho Mukha Svanasana

January 14, 2014July 27, 2017Anne

Have you been doing your five this month? Here is one of them – Downward Facing Dog. Want to get lots of bang for your buck? This is the move for you. Shoulder and hip opener, spine and hamstring stretch, core strength, a little bit of everything! This move energizes your brain and may help relieve depression, stress and insomnia and improve digestion.

Here is the version I recommend for those new to yoga, or if you have tight hamstrings or shoulders.

See how my knees and elbows are bent? I have space between my ear and shoulder and my back is long.

This version requires more strength and flexibility:

Let’s try it together:

Start from hands and knees or a plank.
Press hands and feet into the mat and send your tail (sitz bones) to the ceiling.
Imagine you are pulling the mat apart.
Hold for one minute (if you are able to do so without pain).

Start with one minute today and see if you can increase your time held to two or three minutes by the end of January (please see safety precautions below…)

Anne McCranie is a Portland, Oregon based personal trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She holds weekly yoga and Pilates classes in her Sellwood studio. These photos are meant to be reminders of the exercises we have done together, so that you can continue your work at home.

Consult with your medical professional prior to beginning an exercise program. Spending long periods upside down is contraindicated for those suffering from unmanaged high blood pressure.