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Last weekend, I guided a group of men through movement at a retreat. This wasn't a movement retreat, so I was brought in to facilitate a daily 1 hour practice that met the needs of the attendees. Now, the younger me would've tried to prove myself and my approach by putting together hard workouts with challenging and complex movements. But I've been doing this stuff long enough that I know its more about providing practices that are applicable to whoever I'm guiding. These guys were in their 30's, 40's and 50's, some recovering from major injuries, others with the chronic stuff - bad hips, cranky knees, stiff neck and lower back - the classics. Now, I challenged these guys...but through accessible practices. We did some primal moves, we did some qi gong, some basic calisthenics...and they crushed it, it was sweet to witness. But one of the big lightbulb moments for everyone was actually finding their hips. See most people don't actually know where their hips are, how they actually move, and how that feels. Once you understand the most basic anatomy of this area, along with a supportive practice to feel it, you can actually find your hips. So because I saw the lightbulbs going off this weekend, I put together a follow along session of exactly what we went through. Simple anatomy PLUS a rocking series to connect with your hips. This completely unlocks hip mobility, spinal decompression and confidence in full body movement. Give it a go by clicking the photo below. Even if you think you know where the hips are, because there's a possibility you don't.... I know its not the flashiest stuff but that's why I'm here...to help you cut through the noise, to give you what you want AND what you need. Trust me, when you really give this stuff a fair shake, it will transform your body in how it supports you throughout your life. And this is why I throw a lot of this work into the decompression and recovery sessions in the Primal Foundations program. 3 workout sessions per week, 2 decompression/recovery sessions per week. 4 weeks to build up that foundation. So if you're ready to give your body what it truly wants AND needs, hop in Primal Foundations today! Thanks for reading and thanks for doing this stuff that I share. Information is cool, but action and experience is where learning, growing truly happens. So keep taking action! Stay smoov, Grant |
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