Gentle Foam Roller Exercises and DIY Massage for Real, Lasting Relief

Relieve tension, move with ease, and reset your nervous system through guided foam rolling at Release Technique™

Stream guided foam rolling classes, join live workshops, or become a certified foam rolling teacher—anytime, anywhere.

Feeling Tight, Tense, and Stuck in Your Body?

Relief Starts With a Foam Roller…

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Take charge of your aches and pains

The right kind of rolling encourages the deepest body awareness. Let go of your fear. Be in control of your muscular aches and pains by learning how to work through them.

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Manage your stress through self massage

When done in a specific way, rolling is a tremendous teacher of unwinding the nervous system and releasing mental and emotional stress.

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Adopt the ultimate self care routine

Be kind, patient and practice self-love. Protect your time, especially when your world feels busy or chaotic. Release Technique™ can easily become your go-to for self care.

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Move with efficiency and ease

Rolling properly to eliminate tension in the myofascia will bring optimal function to the muscles, making your workouts, your dog walks, your steps upstairs and your gardening hour easier and more accessible.

 

Your journey starts with a gentle invitation back into your body. Whether you're feeling stiff from long hours at your desk, managing lower back pain, or simply craving a moment of calm, these guided foam roller classes are here to support you—one breath, one roll, one release at a time.

 

Designed for yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, massage therapists, and movement educators, this teacher training will deepen your ability to guide others through safe, fascia-informed foam rolling. You’ll learn trauma-aware techniques, nervous system–based cueing, and effective modifications that integrate seamlessly into your existing practice—giving you a therapeutic skillset your clients will return to again and again.

See What Others Say About Release Technique Classes

  • "It makes such a big difference in how my quads, hips, and low back are feeling, and if I go too long without doing this roll, I can definitely tell--tight legs, tight back, less flexibility."

    Pete B.

  • "I have chronic lower back pain, and my outer hips have been stuck in external rotation for ages. After I performed these techniques, my back and core felt so much better - my leg muscles were no longer knotted up."

    Nancy L.

  • "My jaw has been sore and tight for years from clenching my teeth. I cannot express how much this has helped me and how immediate the results were!"

    Monica K.

  • “I always come back to this class. It hits all the points for me every time.”

    Erica M.

  • "I have chronic neck/shoulder pain and this one helped SO much! It even gave me some minor headache relief today."

    Brenda A.

  • “The neck stretches were definitely needed this week, this was great!"

    Nadia S.

  • “Maggie, you teach magic! I'm noticing the muscles in my upper traps and neck are sore but are loosening up.”

    Krystyna F.

  • "Great rolling class, Maggie! My low back was a bit cranky post workout, and these three breath-filled offerings really helped."

    Nala T.

  • “I felt a huge release. Suffer from TMJ grinding at night and tension during the day. I will continue this every day"

    Amanda B.

  • “This was great! I really loved the big, stretchy moves on the roller and my feet + lower legs felt amazing afterwards. I can't wait to do this after a run!"

    Jessica B.

  • "Thank for offering this! Truly so helpful with my TMJ migraine."

    Alexa H.

Guided Foam Rolling Classes That Meet You Where You Are

Release Technique offers a library of gentle, soothing foam roller exercises that work like your own DIY massage session without the appointments, pressure, or intensity.

Through full foam rolling routines, guided classes and powerful, gentle techniques, you’ll learn how to:

  • Ease lower back pain and neck tension

  • Calm your nervous system for deeper rest and emotional ease

  • Feel better in your body, even on your busiest days

Whether you want to feel more mobile in your hips or teach this method to others, you’re in the right place.

Live Weekly ClassesTake Release Technique with Maggie and other certified RT teachers weekly. Join our live community to be seen, heard and acknowledged in real time. Every live class is tailored toward participants’ acute needs and provide real-tim…

On-Demand Foam Rolling Masterclasses

These on-demand classes teach you the fundamentals of foam rolling while gently easing the spots that carry the most stress—think tight hips, sore shoulders, and stiff lower backs. With just 15 minutes a day, you’ll begin to feel more open, relaxed, and present. Begin with a free mini class, no pressure.

Release Technique Membership

Stay consistent with your foam rolling practice through our supportive membership community. Inside, you’ll get fresh weekly foam rolling routines to keep your body feeling mobile, relaxed, and pain-free; plus access to gentle, modifiable movement workouts that build strength without burnout. No pelvic tucking, no punishing workouts—just movement that meets you where you are and leaves you feeling better.

On Demand LibraryPre-recorded full classes refreshed weekly, a-la-carte techniques for quick body-polishing and complete series based on common aches and concerns. Get your first 7 days free with Release Technique On Demand and start feeling the fre…

Live Seasonal Classes

Join a month long guided live foam rolling series designed to ease tension, improve mobility, and connect you with a supportive community. Offered both in-person and virtually via Zoom, so you never roll alone. Offered just a few times a year, spots fill fast—so when doors open, don’t wait.

  • Here's why you should start your foam rolling practice TODAY!

  • Muscle Tension Release

    Foam rolling targets specific muscles, releasing tension and tightness. This physical release can translate into a sense of relaxation and reduced muscular stress.

  • Increased Blood Flow

    The rolling action stimulates blood circulation, enhancing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to muscles. Improved blood flow is associated with stress reduction and a sense of well-being.

  • Trigger Point Release

    Foam rolling can help intuitively target trigger points or muscle knots. Releasing these knots through self-massage can alleviate pain and discomfort, contributing to stress reduction.

  • Mind-Body Connection

    Engaging in an hour of foam rolling session involves mindfulness and focus on the body. This connection between the mind and body can have calming effects, reducing overall stress levels.

  • Endorphin Release

    Like any form of exercise, foam rolling can stimulate the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals. This can lead to an improved mood and reduced stress.

  • Relaxation Response

    Foam rolling, when done properly, can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, triggering the body's relaxation response. This counters the stress-induced fight-or-flight response, promoting a state of calm.

  • Improved Posture and Alignment

    Rolling out tight muscles and fascia can help correct posture by releasing tension that pulls the body out of alignment.

  • Enhanced Muscle Recovery

    Rolling over tight muscles can help release tension and increase flexibility, allowing for better movement during workouts and daily activities.

  • Injury Prevention

    Regular foam rolling can help identify and alleviate muscle imbalances, reducing the risk of injury during physical activities.

  • Cost-Effective Self-Massage

    Foam rolling provides a self-massage techniques that's accessible and cost-effective compared to professional massages.

Still Not Sure Where to Start? Introducing the Evening Release Ritual

Still Not Sure Where to Start? Introducing the Evening Release Ritual

Discover Your Bedtime Calm in 12 Minutes

Free PDF + Guided Audio for Foam Rolling That Supports Nervous System Regulation

  • Short, science-backed 3-step sequence

  • Designed to ease tech-neck, jaw tension & evening stress

  • Reinforces parasympathetic calm with gentle touch & breath

Leala, Certified Massage and Fascial Stretch Therapist

“I’ve been foam rolling with Release Techniques every night, and I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my bodywork. Such an awesomely empowering tool.”

When asked how her bodywork has improved, Leala said:

“My tissue read is more attuned the way it is when I’m receiving regular bodywork. I feel like I’m more in the flow with each client’s particular tension patterns and can see the whole picture as well as individual areas of concern.”

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Take the Teacher Training

Level-up your teaching credibility and work clients on the roller like a massage therapist would work them on their table.

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Rolling doesn’t have to hurt. In fact, for it to be as effective as possible, it actually shouldn’t.

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What makes Release Technique different

Release Technique™ is based on the idea of translating a full-body massage experience into something you can replicate on a roller and balls. In its best form, a rolling session will last for at least 60 minutes and include techniques that span the length of the whole body.

Our proprietary techniques are available a-la-carte for quick physical maintenance, but expect the fullest expression of self-care, stress relief and whole body wellness with our complete classes.

 

Hello!

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Hi, I’m Maggie.

I’ve been a certified Massage Practitioner since 2007 and a Fascial Stretch Therapist since 2014. I teach group Barre, stretch and foam rolling classes, and I’m the creator of Release Technique. I focus on bringing mobility and ease of movement to my clients and I really, really enjoy empowering people to take charge of their bodies and learn to heal their pain. My bodywork and exercise practice is largely informed by my upbringing as a ballet dancer and my current teaching practice for the well known, Oakland-based studio, Remedy Barre + Roll. In 2009, I discovered the foam roller. With the right skills, techniques and breath, I was able to translate the muscular releases and sense of relaxation I facilitated in my massage practice, to the roller. Although there is no replacement for passively receiving a massage, in many ways I believe these self-facilitated techniques surpass the effectiveness of receiving a regular bodywork session. Join me, and I will show you how.

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