Attune Holistic Fitness

I'm breaking my social media fast with this picture, which timely captures leaving my dark cave and being more accepting of the discomforts of living on the edge and the beauty of the unknowns to come.

Are you process-driven or results-driven? I usually start with a feeling or vision of what I want to accomplish. Then jump into action so I can enjoy the process to make it happen. If I get there or not becomes secondary, as long as I'm learning something. E. g.: Transitions from Doubles to Alternating Circles and back to Doubles, in both directions. Working on letting go of what's coming next and hoping my transitions will flow gloriously with their imperfections. Synchroni...zing my breath and slowing down will take more practice. #inthemoment #indianclubs

If you're familiar with Seiza posture, this is a dynamic mobility variation I like to do as a warm-up. It actively "massages" your knees and hip structures in tandem, along with a pumping action from your core. And there's stuff going on at your ankles too. Try it! While kneeling in good posture, keep your feet and knees together to the degree possible and try to move slowly at a consistent pace. Don't worry if you cannot do it perfectly. You'll still benefit, as long as you... maintain a tall spine and irradiate tension throughout your entire upper body. Don't slouch. Depending on how tight your hips are, or if this is your first time trying this, you can start with panel mats or some padding next to your heels to reduce the vertical descent. In time, you can remove the padding when you feel ready. Seiza Sway Perform for 60-90 sec. Or 20-30 reps total (alt. sides). #AttuneHolisticFitness

I can't say this will cure your sciatica, but you may be surprised to see how much better your hips will feel after doing this hip trio. I actually developed th...is sequence for myself. I don't want to bore you with technical details. If you have tight hips (or even if you don't know if you have them) give this trio a try and let me know what you think! For the Frog Swivel, notice that after the first 2 reps, when I lift my leg, I turn to the opposite side as if to look at my foot, while pressing the hip bone (of the moving leg) into the mat. If you have questions, shoot! Perform 10 reps each, 1-3 sets.

Fantastic evening with my long-time mentor David Tiberio and my GIFT fellows at Finish Line Physical Therapy. Thank you Michael Conlon for hosting us! A perfect... balance between the thinking involved in AFS (Applied Functional Science) and its endless applications. Always evolving and learning so much from his talks. Feeling gifted that I can understand what you're talking about and a little surprised at how much I'm already applying in my work. See more

My first baby snakes! Not the right tool? Practice with what you have. #noexcuses

Funny how perspective changes when you can’t do certain things. This is where my handstand was a few months ago. When I took this picture, I didn’t bother to share it because I saw too many faults and technical details that I’d like to change. Now, I think it’s beautiful for what it is, instead of seeing what’s not right. Can’t wait to get back to training handstandeven if I have to start all over again.

Week 2: Doctor said not to lift heavy weights and that "anything that creates traction" is ok." I don't think he had this in mind, but I couldn't resist throwback to trapeze times. Even if I wasn't able to arch my back it's fun to play with lines and transitions.... You can find pleasure in the spontaneous act of simply exploring movement with what you presently have. It's been my experience that playful physical engagement has a remarkable analgesic effect! Am I still in pain, yes, and more appreciative of what I can do. #beyourself #attunemethod https://instagram.com/p/BLzGij-FeRi/

#ExuberantAnimal Training was a soul-shaking experience while listening, moving, meditating and bonding with truly exceptional humans. I recharged. I explored. I surrendered. I laughed. I cried. I climbed. And I fellAll with practically no sleep, which is a testament to the energy flow from the experience. Thank you Frank Forencich and Dawni Rae Shaw for your hospitality and all your hard work! ... Next Exuberant Animal event is April 27-30, 2017 in Leavenworth. Sign up details coming soon.

Sometimes less is more > Assisted FL/BL first attemptever. The struggle face is real. Thank you #crystalhatch for that perfect spot. @gymnasticbodies online course #christophersommer #Awakengymnasticbodies

I never post pictures like this because they seem so cheezy but I couldn’t resist to immortalize this moment: My first Level 1 Gymnastic Bodies Seminar with legendary Coach #ChristopherSommer. Won't be my last one!!

Take a peak at the KINSTRETCH Instructor Certification I attended last weekend, led by Dr Andreo Spina. One way to describe Kinstretch is using scientific princ...iples to kick your ass and feeling fabulous afterward. https://youtu.be/Tms_v1pJF80 Keep your eyes open for upcoming KINSTRETCH classes guaranteed to take you to places you've never been. Ouch.

"Which side of the equation weighs more, the resilience or the stressors?"