Gorilla is all about exercising your joints. The movement is ideal for getting into the hip and shoulder joints, both of which are often blocked due to the poor movement diet of our modern lives. All of that sitting - in a car or transit, at work, on the couch - takes a large toll on our bodies. Exercising our joints is extremely beneficial to our bodies as we age. Advanced movers should focus on moving from the joints and utilizing as little muscle in the arms and legs as possible. Level 2 challenges you to keep your legs straight while moving through the same movement, with your hands in fists, softly pushing your knuckles into the floor.
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Learn Cartwheel with Slava | Level 2 ...
Cartwheels have a special place in our hearts. If there’s one movement that reminds us of our childhood, it’s this one. The Cartwheel is both fun and powerful. It will strengthen your entire body, create flexibility and mobility in all the major joints, and teach you how to balance power with con...
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Movement Foundations Cool Down | Level 2
Incorporating a Cool Down practice transitions your body into a state of rest and reduces the likelihood of injury as you recover and resume your daily activities. Unwind and transition back into your day with this Level 2 Cool Down, and enjoy strength and creativity you found in your practice.
