Tips to help embrace your health this holiday season

Originally published on 11/21/23 on the Los Altos Crier ’Tis the season to throw in the towel.    It’s that time of year when the weather changes, daylight savings makes 5 p.m. seem like midnight, and the calendar starts filling up with all sorts of holiday...

Blood glucose: What it is, why it matters and how to keep it in check

Originally posted on Los Altos Town Crier on Oct 17, 2023 Do you know what your fasting glucose is? How about fasting insulin? Unless you are diabetic, chances are that you’ve never thought about these numbers, much less tracked them. However, blood glucose (aka blood...

Breast Cancer Sucks

Breast cancer sucks. It’s all consuming. It's scary, sad, frustrating and all around sucky. Late last year I experienced the “call back” after a routine mammogram that escalated quickly into an MRI, CT scan and partial mastectomy. I have shared my experience with...

Ready to shift your approach when it comes to your fitness?

Incorporating a balance of all of Align, Cardio, Recharge and Build is what gives you the foundation to do all the other exercise and activities you enjoy in life, both now and into your 70s, 80s and 90s. Alkalign offers classes both LIVE and On Demand 24/7 across 4...

Testimonial: Cardio is not scary!

We get some amazing feedback during class in the chat and after class while we are all lingering and chatting. This email recently landed in our inbox and to say we were 1 part flattered, 1 part humored and 1 part impressed is an understatement. Jeanne is one of our...

The Training Approach that Allows You to Go the Distance

Have you ever thought about the relationship between movement, exercise and training? All of these are important when it comes to longevity and healthspan, but it’s the practice of mindfully and intentionally training for something that allows you to go the distance....

What’s the deal with intermittent fasting?

Originally published on June 13, 2023 in the Los Altos Town Crier The term “intermittent fasting” has become prevalent over the past decade. Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that cycles between scheduled periods of fasting and scheduled periods of eating, also...

The road to movement: Overcoming exercise obstacles

Originally published on July 11, 2023 on the Los Altos Town Crier. How often does the thought of “I should be exercising more” show up for you? Movement, whether it’s officially “exercise” or not, is good for you. It stimulates happy hormones, increases blood flow and...

Los Altos Studio Closing Announcement

Dear Blue Crew- Well, it’s officially official. The Alkalign Los Altos studio will permanently close on June 10th. It’s been a whirlwind of emotions. I have had the lowest lows during the past few months knowing that the 14-year era of owning studios was coming to an...

Why “Relaxing” May Be Harder Than It Appears

Originally published in the Los Altos Town Crier on March 21, 2023 Does the idea of slowing down to smell the roses, sip your coffee or, heaven forbid, meditate make you feel uncomfortable? That twitchy, anxious feeling you get when someone suggests you slow down to...
What’s the deal with intermittent fasting?

What’s the deal with intermittent fasting?

Originally published on June 13, 2023 in the Los Altos Town Crier The term “intermittent fasting” has become prevalent over the past decade. Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that cycles between scheduled periods of fasting and scheduled periods of eating, also...

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Los Altos Studio Closing Announcement

Los Altos Studio Closing Announcement

Dear Blue Crew- Well, it’s officially official. The Alkalign Los Altos studio will permanently close on June 10th. It’s been a whirlwind of emotions. I have had the lowest lows during the past few months knowing that the 14-year era of owning studios was coming to an...

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Erin is an engaging and dynamic presenter. She has been hired by corporations, educational institutions and non-profits to teach classes and facilitate workshops on a wide range of health and wellness topics. Her passion is helping people truly feel better from the inside out in a way that is both safe and sustainable.

Erin is the author of a transformational memoir called It Doesn’t Have to Hurt to Work™. She leads interactive workshops by the same name. Email erin@alkalignstudios.com to inquire about booking. She is available in-person or virtual/online. 

It Doesn't Have to Hurt to Work™

A NEW, 2-week FREE program we are offering to any and all who want to get off the hamster wheel and try something that 1) works and 2) you will enjoy in the process. No more beating yourself up and spiraling the shame drain thinking you have to do more and be more. We embrace a philosophy that it doesn’t have to hurt to work™. The extremes aren’t sustainable. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to your body. Slow, steady and sane wins the race of life. And we are here to help you along the way.