This short video guides you through a gentle stretch for the sternocleidomastoid—a key muscle along the front and side of the neck that often gets tight from leaning forward, turning your head, or hunching over your work (pottery or screen-based!). Whether you're a potter, maker, or desk-dweller, this is a great one to add to your movement toolkit.

Potter’s hands work hard—kneading, shaping, pinching, trimming. This quick tip shows you how to ease that deep hand fatigue using tools you already have in your studio (no fancy gear or hand washing needed).

Your hands do a lot—pinching, pulling, shaping, centering. Over time, that repetitive motion can lead to stiffness or strain, especially in the thumbs and fingers. This quick video offers a few easy stretches to bring relief and reset your grip.

In the rhythm of making—throwing, glazing, coiling—it’s easy to forget to check in with your body. This short video offers a gentle reminder: even a 30-second pause can reset your posture, release tension, and help you stay aligned at the wheel or table.

Click here to find the free Joints Inventory. This inventory serves as a guide for potters to assess joint positioning, either sitting or standing, while working. Joint alignment can reduce strain, minimize injury risk, and enhance long-term sustainability in ceramics.

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This short video looks at positioning the body while setting up at the pottery wheel.

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