Part 1 - 12 Mat Sequences
This series is designed to get you moving in different ways; using new muscles, movements, and neural patterns. You will develop better body awareness, learn your unique asymmetries and learn some basic anatomy. It is a series of sequences that can be done separately or mixed and matched as suits your changing needs. It will net a stronger and more supple body. The more you repeat these sequences your depth of knowledge both mentally and physically will intensify.
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Intro
This series is dedicated to you and your body. It is designed to get you moving in different ways; using new muscles, movements, and neural patterns. You will develop better body awareness, learn your unique asymmetries and learn some basic anatomy. It is a series of sequences that can be done...
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Wake up
This sequence is appropriate for everyone it is a beginning to land you in your body if you only have a few minutes or a place to start should you need a bit of warm-up before launching into another clip. You may want a pillow, blanket, or bolster to sit on and a towel for your knees if you do n...
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Your Center
This sequence really focuses on setting your powerhouse or pelvic core as I like to think of it. This is foundational work that in its simplicity gets deeper or closer to your bones and builds potential length in the spaces between your vertebrae. Doing this regularly is a great way to really i...
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Get Grounded
This sequence is teaching a fundamental organizational principle for your alignment; the center line and how your pelvic core guides and balances your pelvis, legs and spine. If you have any low back disc issues or sacral iliac issues or sciatica pay close attention to any efforting and limit yo...
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Drop Thy Shoulders
this sequence is appropriate for most of us; if you have chronic neck or shoulder issues including rotator cuff tears, thoracic outlet syndrome, stenosis, disc issues approach the work extra mindfully and gently and listen if something zings definitely come out of it and slowly. everyone in this...
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Open & Lift Your Energy
This sequence is an excellent way to lift your energy build your upper body awareness and strength. The upper portion of the torso is greatly under discovered and awareness here can provide unexpected positive results in the rest of your body including stress reduction, increased energy, heighte...
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Resilience in the World Around You
This sequence is great for everyone who feels slightly off balance physically or energetically. Balance is related in my understanding to flexibility, strength and suppleness but all these add up to resilience moving through you life. We are addressing the core and foot and how they pertain to ...
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Wow this Moves
The roller is an amazing tool; great for deep release work, challenging balance work, increasing strength demands. This sequence is a taste of the many potential options and exercises modified with this tool. You will need a roller of medium firmness.
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Wow this Roller Really Moves
This sequence goes into a deeper exploration of how to use the roller to increase your body’s ability to find center, be supple and strong. You will need a roller of medium firmness.
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Make your Body feel Juicier
In this sequence, we will explore another favored prop the balance ball. Depending on your height the 65cm is appropriate for most people if you are taller than 75 or 85cm works and if you are shorter try a 55cm, make sure your ball is blown up to medium firmness. They are great for alternative...
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Work Me Out & Make Me Focus
this sequence is currently my most vigorous; it will get you focused and perhaps a bit sweaty and sore. not for people with spinal degenerative diseases like osteoporosis or stenosis unless you have a very good handle on your body and plan on skipping rolling like a ball and open leg rocker and ...
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Calm Me Down
This sequence is perfect for the end of long day for everyone it can quiet your system down and help aid in a great night's sleep. Try dimming your lights or putting on some soft music to accompany the routine. You will need a bolster or pillow, two yoga blocks or two substantial hardback books,...