Sun salute part 3- The forward lunge, which upon quick glance is not included in all sun salutations, is pictured one specific way here, but really, the variations of lunging are vast. The split stance squat allows us to play with gait like balance a bit more and isolating the contralateral patterning of legs moving in opposite motion. Because, balance on one foot is critical! What I appreciate looking at these images is paying attention to the big and small angles. Where are we long and short in the average day? What movements help us to undo repetitive motions of the “modern” lifestyle? #adaptablepolarity #sunsalute #sunsalutation #sunsalutations #lunge #forwardlunge #forwardlunges #ashwasanchalanasana #gait #balance https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBHLlaJ53z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

E-motion Monday I like the saying that “Emotions are energy in motion.” (Or should be) But what happens when they don’t move? Stagnate and get stuck? Continuing on in a small series of meridians and emotions, what is depicted in today’s illustration? At once, we know this person is not happy. I don’t think anyone in the world would mistake that one. I added some color to the background further eliminating that possible. Key locations of the face make thousands of expressions. Most notably, the eyes and eyebrows have a myriad of movements, and repetitive emotions can be repetitive motions on the facial and #fascial levels affecting the entire body. Neuropeptides alchemically change us at a cellular level. We all know that feeling of a friend or loved one that walks into the room different than when they left. Sometimes subtle, sometimes not so subtle. #adaptablepolarity #energyinmotion #Emotions #emotionalresponse #neuropeptides #paulekman #microexpressions #facialexpressions #meridians #meridiansystem #fascialresponse https://www.instagram.com/p/CpK5Y_2LlND/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The double helix. Our DNA 🧬 and main constituent of our chromosomes is a polar pair facing around each other. Just like the tao ☯️ is represented, only that is a still depiction, whilst in reality, everything is moving and spinning and spiraling. Enjoy the dance, with your body, with the waves of energy and people in your life, and with the circumstances. Bad news: this too shall change Good news: this too shall change #dna #doublehelix #spirals #spiralline #adaptablepolarity #coiling #lifeisadance #thistooshallchange #dance #thedance https://www.instagram.com/p/CpI0d4EviXk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Axial Skeleton Your central structure and hub of the central nervous system. All of the information of your body is going to and coming from the holes in this structure. That’s kind of amazing. You’re a jelly fish without this.😆 This is also the structures, human architectural, of the governing vessel. More to come. I start with breath. My life, my day, my assessments, and in the Adaptable Polarity course series. Course list for 2023 coming very soon. Fun movement practice within stillness: can you listen to your Axial Skeleton and feel it move with every breath? #adaptablepolarity #axialskeleton #bones #craniosacraltherapy #spine #breath #breathing #deeplistening #governingvessel https://www.instagram.com/p/CnpPvuNPgbB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The fact that we can move is amazing. Maybe an understatement of the year so far, but am I the only one who imagines what it is like to be a tree? We can run towards things or away from them. I can take a surfboard and go into the ocean and commune with waves. We can roll on the floor with our children and re learn from them the fun of moving our bodies. I’m actually flabbergasted by the number of people who do not have a movement practice they enjoy. They train or exercise, but they don’t enjoy it. They have lost their play like when Peter Pan forgot he was the Pan. Growing all the way up is a trap. Remember to play. Find your play, your spark, your stoke. Also, looking for an image totally. Suggestions???? #moveyourself #getupandmove #movement #movementismedicine #adaptablepolarity #running #walking #playing #playmatters #playmore #recreateyourself #recreate #recreation #Spiral #coil #coiling #drafting #dna #youarethespiral #spiralout #findthefun #fascialfitness #fascia #lateralline #gallbladdermeridian https://www.instagram.com/p/CnCmdUNvYas/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Can’t always keep up with illustrations and explaining, maybe @movingmuscle will right an explanation for this one? Open to any interpretations Lateral lines and cross connecting anterior view of functional front line of fascia #adaptablepolarity #movementismedicine #myofascia #fascia #functionalmovement #lateralline #gallbladdermeridian #anatomytrains #fascialtraining #fascialfitness #headoverfoot https://www.instagram.com/p/CmRv0tYJik-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Lateral line and Coiling Spent a lot of time yesterday accessing this line and practicing coiling @thedavidweck lab. Still processing the downloads, but here’s this morning’s musings over coffee: -our first movements, piscean inheritance of lateral flexing, is more important than previously credited -the unique formation of this energetic and fascial line reveals and nods to this importance in its complexity and its symmetry -activating this line, activates the coil and therefore the other #Fascial lines that help us propel through space -the symmetry of this line indicates its importance in balance -had David and Chris point to this point several times depicted here GB25, free end of 12th rib: regulates water and intestines and strengthens lumbar …find that interesting as well as this Meridian is considered a Curious or Extraordinary organ because it possesses both yin and Yang qualities Rules the sinews providing energy to move and exert full potential Physical strength, agility, and defined muscle tone derives from a healthy Gallbladder Sinew relationship also related to helping body restore and repair during sleep. …and so much more, what a rabbit hole! How’s your lateral line feeling today? #weckmethod #adaptablepolarity #itsallconnected #hadagreatday #movementismedicine #coiling #lateralline #fascia #myofascia #energeticanatomy #humananatomy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_j7CSpvtd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Movement, Muscles and Meridians online course coming up Introduction to anatomy through the lense of structure (myofascia) and energy (meridians) and what movements activate these channels. #adaptablepolarity #movement #muscles #meridians #anatomy #anatomygeek #anatomystudy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl84uq_rzmw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=