Movement Matters, Move Freely

Let the principle of ease of movement guide your way

Range of Motion versus Moving Freely

Range of motion is about the distance available in the joints. Moving freely is about the quality of the movement, regardless of the range.

By moving freely, I mean moving with muscle, ligament, tendon, and facial integrity in relation to the alignment of the bones and the flow of forces passing through the whole body.

Both range of motion and moving freely are important and it would be ideal to move freely through a full range of motion.

A problem arises when we have the range of motion but don’t move with integrity in the joints. This can lead to joint, ligament, and fascial issues.

Because of this, moving freely is paramount to a healthy range of motion, especially in the aging process.

In all of my teachings, the principle of ease of movement guides the way — it’s a path to achieving and maintaining a healthy range of motion.

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Mindful Moments

“One can appreciate and celebrate each moment – there's nothing more sacred. There's nothing more vast or absolute. In fact, there's nothing more!” 

Pema Chödrön