Winter Qi Chats | Week 4

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Dec 22

How well can you fall?

This week I drop the “F” bomb.. yup. It’s time to talk about the inevitable movement of being a bipedal mammal. FALLING

How prepared are you?

Falling isn’t just a physical experience, it is often an emotional experience. Many who have fallen establish a fear of falling and tend to anticipate the next time, building tension both mentally and physically. This can (and will) affect your movement. So, back to the initial question… are you prepared? Today we are going to go over HOW you can prepare yourself for the reality of your next fall.

Train like bamboo, become bamboo

The whole concept of Bamboo Bodies isn’t just because the name is convenient. Rather, the structure of bamboo is strong yet supple. A goal we should all aspire towards as we train our bodies as we age. Remember, age is only a number but what you do with that time, can affect the outcome of how you age. If your breathing habits are lacking, your ribs lock up. If you find yourself seated to tie your shoes or get dressed, you are losing the mobility of the spine. When we lose the midline, the extremities can become weak and we’re less stable.

Good news! You train with Bamboo Bodies! So how can you incorporate this method of dynamic training into your everyday? How can you become bamboo?