Contrary to popular belief, there’s a difference between being rigid and feeling stable. Most of us have lost the natural mobility in our spines, and may not even realize how much movement a spine needs in order to be healthy.

A rigid spine reduces nervous system function, leading to stagnation, pain, chronic tension, and numbness. Our systems become brittle. When spines don’t get enough movement, we also lose core muscle tone. This loss of activation has cascading effects on our nervous system and organ health.

The good news is all this can be regained through movement. Our deep torso muscles began developing their strength in infancy, and returning to developmental movements can help us restore our core as adults. Spinal mobility requires muscle engagement, so the two improve together. A toned core and fluid spine are signs of resilience and stability, a body that carries us easily and confidently through our daily activities.

Come prepared for surprises! You’ll learn movements like the fish flip, how to imitate an inchworm, and the lost art of walking without legs. As mobility returns, you will begin to rediscover the feel-good fluidity of a truly healthy spine and abdominal core.

Again, it just takes practice! It’s never too late to begin.

Read more about the whole Movement Fundamentals Series on our Workshops page.