Mobility and Circulation
Circulate the blood and smooth the articulation of the joints. Develop mobility in the tissues and encourage elasticity and resiliency. Address the fundamental health of the body, preparing for the performance of life.
Yang Sheng Gong, Noguchi Taiso, self massage and stretching.
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Verona 1: Ground Stretch
A basic seated stretching routine. In Verona, Italy. October 2023.
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Verona 2: Lymphatic Rocking
A gentle pumping motion of the body to encourage the movement of Lymph and fluids of the body.
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Verona 3: Arm Swing
Using the Kua as the motor, the arms swing in particular patterns to create spirals through the torso, opening up the shoulder.
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Carrying Orbs (asymmetrical)
A guide on how the kua leads the torso, shoulders and arms in connected movement. Using a common form, "Carrying Orbs," this is useful for developing coordination between the various parts of the body.
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Mobility: General Tune Up
Moving from feet up to the head, taking care of joint mobility, attending to shifting tensions and connections in the body.
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Mobility: Basic 1: Neck
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Mobility: Basic 2: Shoulder Rolls
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Mobility: Basic 3: Shoulder Opening
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Mobility: Circles and Circulation
Somewhat gentle activation and attentive work with circles in the body to stimulate awareness of changing tension levels. Mobility and circulation.
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Mobility: Shoulder & Arm Rotations
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Mobility: Soft Spirals 1
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Mobility: Basic 4: Arm Swings
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Mobility: Basic 5: Yao Stretch
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Mobility: Basic 6: Standing Spinal Wave
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Mobility: Basic 7: Hips
Sinking the pelvis, stretching the inner and front thigh.
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Mobility: Basic 8: Complete Warm Up
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Mobility: Basic 9: Complete Warm Up: version 2
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Mobility: Noguchi Taiso 1: Noguchi Floor
Noguchi Taiso trains the body to move by its own weight and heighten its sensitivity to locomote efficiently from its most relaxed and receptive state. The practice focuses on the basic idea of how matter and gravity relate to the body’s motion through space. Natural and free movement promotes a ...
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Mobility: Hip & Leg Rotations
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Mobility and Connectivity: Gong Fu Basic Set
Basic postures to help encourage internal and external alignment.
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Mobility: Hip & Leg Rocking
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Mobility: Moving the Blood 1: Kick Butt
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Mobility: Moving the Blood 2: Pelvis Bounce
Helping to develop a little upper body strength as well as sense of bounce in the body.
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Mobility: Moving the Blood 3: Back Roll