Tension: The Diaphragm, Thorax, and Beyond
Tension is a problem that affects us all to some extent, and often it has mechanical implications within the body. Stress changes the gear your nervous system runs in, making digestion less of a priority and breathing less efficient. These changes in turn can have a knock-on effect on the rest of the body, so […]
Stretch/articulation: cat stretch and threading the needle
The cat and needle serve a similar purpose to the figure of 8, but the movements are more exaggerated. This means that you’ll feel more of a stretch, rather than just working through the joints, but also that it’s much less focused. For this reason I generally don’t give this exercise to people with lower […]