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Three simple movements, something to notice
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Reader, What do you notice when you move your shoulders? Reaching for a mug. Washing your hair. Putting on a jacket. Your shoulders are part of so many everyday movements that you might not give them much thought until something feels stiff or a familiar task takes more effort. When that happens, it can be tempting to stretch a little harder or keep reaching until you get there. But what might you discover if you slowed down and paid attention to how you’re moving? Does one arm move differently from the other? At what point does the movement start to feel effortful? What happens when you make the movement a little smaller? You don’t need to have the answers before you begin. Exploring is how you start to find them. This week, I’m sharing a video from my Real Moves for Real Life series: Unlock Your Shoulders with These 3 Simple Movements. It’s a short guided practice using a tennis ball and a strap, belt or necktie to explore shoulder movement. Have a comfortable place to sit and, if it works for you, space to come onto your hands and knees. As you follow along, let your own experience guide you. You can pause, make a movement smaller or skip an option. There’s no need to match how far I move on screen. You might also take a moment afterward to notice how a familiar reach feels. Does anything feel different? Perhaps it does, perhaps it doesn’t. Either way, you’re learning something about how your body responds.
If you’d like to explore further, join me on Friday, October 23, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM MT for Reconnect with Your Shoulders: Discover how the parts work together. We’ll take a closer look at the parts that contribute to shoulder movement and explore how they move independently and together. The workshop takes place live online in The MedFit Movement Studio, with a replay available. It’s free for Studio members and $19.97 CAD for non-members. Sometimes, a simple movement gives you something new to notice. That’s a place to begin. Stay well and happy moving, Supporting you in your physical activity journey.Together, we will use thoughtful and considerate movement to reprogram how you live in your body. Let's teach your brain to soften the intensity, and to grow your own ease.
Using exercise science, kinesiology, and yoga therapy, we can find a place that will not only allow you to move better and move more, but also increase the quality of your life.
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Struggling to stay consistent with movement? Each week you’ll get relatable stories, practical strategies, and uplifting tips to help you move smarter, feel better, and bring more wellness into your daily life.
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