Ground-based movements mimic the moves that first strengthened our muscles and skeletal systems for walking, running and performing all the functions of a healthy human. It helps to think of it as reconnecting with our original strength and purpose. Back when we were all young children, we were experts at ground based movement. Growing up into relatively sedentary adults robbed us of that original strength.
These movements utilise certain patterns that hold benefits we have long forgotten, since we rarely spend much time moving on the ground.
In short, everything we are meant to be able to do get worked during ground based practice.
Think getting down to the floor and back up, core trunk stability, spinal control, wrist, arm, shoulder and hip strength and endurance and yes, plenty of fun too.
Animal Flow is not yet well known in Ireland but where I learned the system in Australia, it is huge. All around Asia and Japan, Animal Flow is well known and understood for its benefits.
Check out this other article where I outline 5 top reasons to try out Animal Flow.
If you are keen now to try out some ground based movement, get in touch and let’s get you moving.
Jamie
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