Upper-Crossed Syndrome & What You Can Do About It

Do you know that old saying "out of sight, out of mind?" This is especially true when it comes to the posterior chain of our bodies. Most things in life are in front of us. Phones, computers, steering wheels, handlebars, utensils, mirrors.... The actions happening in...

The Importance of Strength Training for Menopause

Originally published in the Los Altos Town Crier on August 20, 2024 Menopause has historically been a taboo and often misunderstood topic. Although all women go through menopause, very few resources have been dedicated to research, education or treatment until now....

Align vs Build: What’s the difference?

Much the same way a Barre or Pilates class adds light weights to help build strength, Alkalign’s original Align class utilizes light weights to strengthen the arms and shoulders, often while also working other areas of the body, such as quads or glutes. This is a...

Meet Digital Demo, Apryl!

Hi, I’m Apryl! I grew up in Rhode Island, went to college in Boston, and moved to California in 1993. I married my husband, Raymond in 1996 and have 3 ‘flown and grown’ children - Noah, Hannah and Sarah.  I first came to Alkalign in 2016 and was teaching indoor...

5 Things I Wish My Friends and Family Knew About My Life’s Work

Sometimes the closer you are to people, the less they know about what you do for a living. Unlike a colleague who knows you in the context of a job or career expertise, most of my friends and family know me as a mom, neighbor, sibling or friend. I can say the same for...

Your Body is a Depreciating Asset

Originally posted in Los Altos Living In Magazine, March 2024 You will never be younger than you are right now, and your body is declining with each passing day. Sounds depressing, but there is good news. While you can’t stop time, there are actions you can take to...

I Have a Problem with Erin

*Photo of Erin and I taken in June of 2023. We BOTH need an "after" photo this year!   I have some venting to do. I have to share some major inconveniences Erin’s personalized health coaching has caused me, but first, a little backstory. Over the past few years I've...

KQ is Who? Meet Kathrine!

Hi! Hello! I’m Katherine, but you may know me onscreen as KQ, my Alkalign alter ego. I found Alkalign nine years ago; it has changed my life and seen me through life changes in the best of ways. I started out as a client with a day job in cell biology/drug discovery...

Meet Emmanuelle!

Hello! I’m Emmanuelle, frequent Build and Align demo (and instructor for the Saturday Align). I was averse to almost all exercise until my thirties (thank you elementary and high school PE classes) until I came to Alkalign via a few other methods, and haven’t looked...

Hindsight: 20/20 or Too Late?

Alkalign was born out of hindsight and is propelled forward by foresight. While you can’t live life wrapped in a bubble, accelerating your body into a brick wall also isn’t a sustainable approach. 

Podcast Alert! Improve Your Functional Movement

Podcast Alert! Improve Your Functional Movement

LISTEN NOW Alkalign Founder Erin Jennings Paruszewski was recently featured on Drew Taddia's podcast, Exploring Mind and Body. In the episode, Improve Your Functional Movement, Erin talks about what Alkalign is and why everybody needs mobility and...

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Why We Ride: Cycle For Survival

Why We Ride: Cycle For Survival

Every February we gather and ride to raise money via Cycle for Survival, a a rare cancer research fundraiser that supports Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. We ride because we have been touched by cancer, or because someone we love has, or because we see 1.7...

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Testimonial: My Alkalign Muscles

Testimonial: My Alkalign Muscles

We love hearing about our client's successes and Liz Rhodes is no exception! Liz has been with Alkalign Menlo Park since March of 2015 and takes about 3 classes a week. Liz's lifelong dedication to her health is impressive! She's an early bird and gets most of her...

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Instructor Testimonial: Aligning Priorities

Instructor Testimonial: Aligning Priorities

The funny thing about life is that sometimes it gives you what you need before you know you need it. While exercise and sports have always been a part of my life, I never envisioned myself being an instructor of fitness. I spent almost 20 years as a Graphic designer...

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3 Reasons Why You Should Nourish

3 Reasons Why You Should Nourish

As the holidays approach, are you starting to think "Wow, I need to dial in my nutrition" as another plate of cookies from your aunt shows up at your door? Are you ever curious why so many people (maybe yourself included) feel so down over and after the holidays? Have...

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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.