Big Toe Grabbing Pose

Basically Balance . . . .

Balance, essential for bipedal living, is influenced by the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Aging can deteriorate these connections, hindering basic movements. Regular balance exercises, such as Uttihita Hasta Padangusthasana, ankle stability, emotional stability, and sensory proprioception. Balance practices, in general, enhance neural pathways that are essential for brain health and overall mobility.

Essential Movements for Shoulder Stability and Functionality

The posterior arm chain plays a vital role in arm and shoulder stability, posture, and breathing. Modern sedentary lifestyles lead to posture issues and compromised shoulder functionality, due to laxity in the associated muscle structures Exercises targeting this area. can enhance strength and overall upper body performance.

Balance and Focus

Nothing without basics . . . .

Developing physical aptitude in martial arts relies on consistent practice of basic techniques. Practicing basic techniques enhances neural pathways and fortifies muscle memory. Skill in technique execution often outweighs sheer strength. Thus, mastering fundamentals is essential for advanced performance. Progression requires proper form, feedback, and gradual increase in complexity to ensure proficiency and safety.

Reverse Flye Finish

Sitting, your back, and you!!

World Spine Day highlights how sedentary office work contributes to back pain, emphasizing the importance of regular movement and proper posture for spinal health.

To breath or not to breath . . . . . . .

Personal Pranayama Practice

Pranayama, a breath control practice, enhances energy, focus, and lung capacity. Traditionally, it's practiced lying, standing, or sitting, but walking variations which promote sense withdrawal and concentration are advanced. This method requires a calm, established traditional practice.

Movement is beneficial

Regularly engaging the body's multi-directional capacity through exercises involving multiple planes of motion and joints enhances functional physical capacity. Modern society's sedentary lifestyle leads to physical degradation. Incorporating compound exercises that engage the entire body and challenge biomechanical stability is crucial for maintaining functional longevity.

Flowing

The Art and Science of Mobility – Part 3

In the book 'The Modern Art and Science of Mobility', an approachable format is presented for maintaining functional movement capability. This series of blogs will give an outline of the book. There are combinations of movements and therapies contained in the book that will not be presented within this series of outlines.

The Art and Science of Mobility – Part 1

In the book 'The Modern Art and Science of Mobility', an approachable format is presented for maintaining functional movement capability. This series of blogs will give an outline of the book. There are combinations of movements and therapies contained in the book that will not be presented within this series of outlines.