improve the function of the human animal
On average, your feet will carry you more than 200 million steps during your lifetime–and they’re likely the most overworked and under-appreciated parts of your body. Dr Emily Splichal shares her tips on activating your feet.
There’s more to being on your golf A-game than preparing with a few air swings and side bends. Animal Flow Master Instructor and resident golf pundit, Roshan Chopra, shares a warm-up that’ll have you on fire.
Your body and mind were always designed to work together, not in isolation or opposition. Where one thrives with sufficient motion, the other thrives through stillness. Meditative Movement is the intersection of both.
World-class pole dancer and movement teacher, Marlo Fisken, not only believes it’s possible to learn to be more graceful–she knows you can. She shares her top tips for finding movement fluency on the ground.
Animal movements have been ingrained into the movement vocabulary of global cultures for centuries. We’re the first to admit that Animal Flow creator Mike Fitch didn’t make up animal movement. What he did instead was take an idea and craft it into a system that anyone can use to improve the human animal.
If you’re looking for whole-body strength, mobility and control, then look no further than Form Specific Stretches. We take a look at simple ways you can inject some of Animal Flow’s most versatile movements into your day.
In Animal Flow we say, “Only go as fast as you can control.” But what exactly is ‘control’? Control, or motor control as it’s officially known, refers to the way that your central nervous system interacts with the rest of your body, and the environment around you, in order to create well-coordinated and intentional movements. … Read more
Meditation and mindfulness are powerful tools for accessing enhanced focus, memory, mood, and more. Master Instructor Dev Vijay shares his approach to stillness and the palpable ways it adds more flow to his world.
The first step to achieving your goals is getting clear on what’s important and why, but intent alone isn’t enough to make your wish a reality. Learning to integrate inevitable obstacles as well as focusing on outcomes is where the magic happens. Here’s how.
Taking your physical activity outdoors is not only free and convenient, it’s also loaded with scientifically-proven benefits for your mind and body. Here’s what you need to know about taking your Animal Flow practice outside.