BRACE YOUR CORE

Bracing the core is an action where the lower ribs are pulled into the core of the body to create stability and balance, as well to support and protect the organs. Most often, this action is overlooked when doing activity, which allows the ribcage to collapse into the core in a rotational direction, creating compression and ballooning in the abdomen.

Strengthening this action will impact you in many ways. You will be actively heating the core to move inflammation out effectively, supporting organ function, bringing a strength and lift to your center, and supporting optimal elimination of waste.

ALIGN YOUR PSOAS

The psoas resides on both sides of the lumbar vertebrae, is the deepest muscle in the core and is the only muscle that connects the lower and upper body. Keeping this muscle balanced and symmetrical is necessary to support all functions in the gut and to keep your lymphatic system healthy.

Releasing adhesions and strengthening this muscle through blocking and isometric holds while twisting will support the separation between the pelvis and ribs that is required for full range of motion. The freedom of movement that is gained from this will allow all actions to feel easy and fluid, and if you play any sports with a rotational movement (golf, tennis, volleyball . . .), this will take your game to a whole new level.

Lengthen and Strengthen Your Back

Due to the forward rotational collapse of the body that happens over time, the muscles in the back become tense and rigid. This affects how you breathe, puts stress on your heart, increases exhaustion as the adrenal glands become displaced, places an immense amount of pressure on the abdominal organs, and creates chronic back and neck pain.

Realigning the core to support the lift of the front body and lengthen the back body will stack your cells in proper alignment to take you to a place of effortless effort. When your cells are positioned where they should be, there is an ease of flow -- and dis-ease doesn’t exist where there is optimal flow.