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The feet hold up the whole body when we stand and move around. They have a few area surfaces and as you stand they take your weight. Check this out. Stand and close your eyes (remove one sense and the others become clearer) now breath and see how this changes the weight distribution in your…
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There is a saying “Manuvarability > Force” and it is proven again and again, especially in the field of battle and commerce. One way to work this and form into work is to experiment with leaning tilting and all. Check if your movement is more free and effortless if you keep one leg aligned with…
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When we do the static push up or stand or walk or anything else, (Even free diving) there is a lot of streangth in form. For some it is a muscle fight at start to keep form. On the other hand you can look at it as a base that keep you up instead of…
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Here is a note on one leg: Stand on one leg and close your eyes. breath for a minute and balance yourself as you relax and move your leg to various places. Now change legs and check again. Try to balance one one leg with the rest of the body parralel to the ground ala…
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To learn how to handle a blade effectivly and efficiently there are many ways. On the left side of my father’s office there is a large bush and it grows fast in a way that obstrucks the passage. When I go there I take out a mora knife I carry in my pack and cut…
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Try this: Stand straight with legs together pointing forward in line with the knees. Keep your form without sticking out your behind or tilting your head or chest and rise on the toes of the feet and back to the balls or heels. If you maintain form it can be rather rewarding to see how…
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Good morning. Sit on your shins with the back of the feet flat on the floor (The ususal sit down at a Japanese dojo) now rise with your pelvis till you create an inverted L and using the knees as the axis and the body straight, rock jently down and up. You may want to…
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One way to enhance awareness to breathing and the diagfram and pelvic wall is to lie on your back and go through an audio language lesson. The unfamiliarity of the sound you are making is creating a tension and adjustment as the air making the sound is driven through you. It is subtle but very…
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Coordination ? It can be fun and a part of regular movement. Rotate your arms in different directions as you breath gives you rythem. Change directions at once and play with the concept. Be aware of your state and know how tiredness and other situations can affect your actions. That way you can work with…
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Fasting ? Yea it does sound a bit meaningless. It is a very simple concept. All the body systems need a rest once in a while and the digestive system is almost never “asleep” If you hold from eating and drinking for 24-48 hours, it gives time for rest and healing and by not drinking…
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Sharon Friedman - Vigilance and Tranquility 