A combination of richer carbohydrate laden food and alcohol plus less activity over the festive period can make our system sluggish. Putting more healthful food in the system and moving more will start to shift things again and detox the digestive system, but you can help things along by carrying out some simple focused movements. Movements aimed at lengthening the waist bring space into the spine and core of the body, giving space to our internal organs. Twisting the waist then brings natural movement back to the spine and allows the deep muscles in the centre to literally ‘wring out’ stuck ‘gunk’ (toxins!) in the fascia, tissues and digestive tract.
Have a look at the video below and try these yourself for 5 -10 minutes at some point today. Go slowly and feel the core opening up. Going hard at this will do pretty much nothing for you other than appease your brain into thinking that it’s worked out.
Why does this matter?
Simple moves like these shift stuck bits in our movement and alignment. If you’re not consciously checking in with your alignment regularly then you are taking imbalances and stiffness into your activities and potentially setting yourself up for injury and stiffness.
What am I doing today?
Well, I’ve just carried out those movements and watched the video and I now know just how stuck I am in my middle back after 2 weeks of kicking back and lying about on the sofa a lot more than usual! I will be doing these moves until I feel the required release!
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152976802957908&l=238888786362642966
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