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Replied to:Expanding my movement practice: Animal movements
This sounds pretty interesting, Philip. Something I should consider adding to my workout regimen. I’ve always had a tough time coordinating my limbs and following flow sequences. Several years back after a failed attempt at learning Kalaripayettu , I was heavily demoralized. My flexibility seemed to be abysmally low and I had a real tough time getting back to group classes.

Earlier this month my wife finally got me to sign up for Ashtanga Yoga. It’s only been a few weeks and I already see tremendous improvement in my ability to focus, coordinate my moves and remember sequences. I guess the break in between was much needed…

in reply to: Expanding my movement practice: Animal movements

My most recent addition to my movement practice, just started, is animal movements. These are basically just ground exercises where the shapes are inspired by animal movements: Bear and Crab crawls, Ape and Duck walks, transitions from one to another.

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Science of Survival Ep 18: Racing a Dying Brain
The GDF 10 protein inducing axonal sprouting – an entirely different process when compared to regular learning … amazing what transpires in that tiny space…

Podcast: Science of Survival Ep 18: Racing a Dying Brain

When something goes wrong in the wilderness, someone needs to evacuate and get help. When that someone is you, and every minute counts, the stress is enormous. And you just might not be fast enough.

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Fundamentals
Moved on to Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C, D and Parsvottanasana to close out the fundamental positions this week. Remembering the sequence in tandem with the breath flow and stabilizing the body posture is a task! Every time I feel I’ve learnt one vinyasa well, I end up faltering on another. No wonder it’s recommended that you practice it daily!

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Callahan
Great day out with the kids. Hit Callahan State Park for a short hike. Getting them out of the house was probably the toughest part ! Today’s hike was also a test run before we take them on a longer hike next weekend. The 8 mile Skyline trail at Middlesex fells should be a challenging hiking exposure for them. Can’t wait!

Last Christmas, we got them all hydration bags as a suggestive nudge. They’ve been super excited to use those and this summer was a good time to get them rolling on the trails together. Only wish they lived closer to Boston. We’re lucky to have several splendid trails around here. Would have been a fabulous training ground for them…Well, well…


#779: Shrimp Fight Club
The nuclear force under water. Nature trumps all ingenuity.

Podcast: #779: Shrimp Fight Club

What happens when an unstoppable shrimp meets an unmovable senator? A researcher goes to Washington to defend herself, her shrimp, and science itself.

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