Question: How you would set up a backward sled drag to promote an inhalation strategy in terms of position of the torso and arms? And what you would do if someone needed more compression? In this video: Two variations of the sled drag to emphasize different aspects of thorax and rib cage movement and shoulder […]
Breathing exercises
Q & A for The 16%… A Simple Exercise for Upper Back Posture (Dorsal-Rostral Expansion)
Question: What is the best strategy for one to achieve dorsal rostral expansion without creating and excessive thoracic kyphosis or spinal bending? In this video: A simple exercise that allows you to feel the focused dorsal-rostral expansion that helps improve posture and shoulder range of motion. In many cases, the inability to achieve the desired […]
Q & A for the 16% – Successful Sleep – Positions, Shape Change, Breathing, and Movement
Question: Can and how can sleep positions be used to promote shapeshifting strategies? If one struggles with driving air into the upper back would sleeping on the back be less favorable because posterior expansion is blocked and scapulae are retracted, or would the resistance promote overcoming? In this video: Does body position enhance or limit […]
Q & A for The 16%… Hip Position, Breathing, and Counternutation Strategies
Question: If someone has a wide ISA and a nutated sacrum, in order to get the pelvis/spine into an inhalation position, would doing an exercise with the hips flexed at 90 degrees promote further sacrum couternutation? In this video, I’ll give you my answer and three examples. A couple of instructions: Heels-elevated toe touch: Inhale […]
Q & A for the 16%… The Difference Between The Suitcase Carry vs. The Rack Carry
Question: Can you explain the difference between the Suitcase Carry vs. the Front Rack Carry for expansion strategies? Yes! Suitcase carry, rack carry, farmer’s carry, and waiter’s carry all have benefits and limitations. There are very distinct differences between the carrying variations that you can program to enhance breathing, thorax, pelvis, and axial skeletal expansion/inhalation […]