As one of our four program pillars, the concept of resilience is embedded deeply in Animal Flow. We look at the body’s ability to yield without breaking as a marker of success; a body that can withstand pressure is a body that is truly strong.
And yet resilience, in Animal Flow as in life, is about so much more than just tissue. As humans, our capacity to endure through adversity is not only what allows us to survive, it’s what shapes and expands our lives.
In this keynote session, Mike Fitch shares why resilience may be the number one superpower that Flowists can harness to adapt, adjust and succeed in spite of disruption.
Just when you thought Bro Flow couldn’t get any more ridiculous, Chris FLO and Rosh are back!
In this fully unscripted and unplanned session, the bros take turns to add movements to a Flow of unparalleled length and complexity.
Join the gents for an insane amount of repetitions across one hour of pure chaotic goodness. You’ll be sure to laugh and possibly even cry.
The extant scientific literature as it relates to quadrupedal movement is sparse so how can one best communicate the benefits of quadrupedal movement such as Animal Flow? We’ll need to geek out and dig into the science!
Join Rich for this review of how our bodies can benefit from four points of contact with the ground so you can crush any questions that come your way.
Do you know your Animal Flow Master Instructors? If you know your Miro’s from your Maddie’s and your Swetha’s from your Sascha’s, come along to this trivia session and put your knowledge to the test!
Hosted by MI Kathy Donatto, you’ll have the chance to answer questions and learn the backstories behind moments and facts from your favourite team members. There may even be a prize for the most correct answers…You’ll have to come along to find out!
A beautifully expansive Flow in a giant-sized studio is the ultimate Flowist dream. Yet many of us are Flowing from home and nobody wants to be crashing into furniture, windows, pets and unsuspecting children!
A centre-point Flow works perfectly in a small space. In this session, we’ll define our ‘centre point’ and then look at the Flow design process for ensuring the movements have a magnetic attraction for getting us back to the centre.
And you know what? A Flow that’s small in space can be BIG on style!
In 2022, if you’re in business, you’re in the business of competing for attention on social media. The inner workings of the world’s biggest social platforms can be hard to decode when it comes to getting eyes on what you do. With updates, new features, and algorithm changes all happening at lightning speed, it can feel next to impossible to stay on top of it all.
In this session, social media expert and coach, Emily-Rose Hills, will share the latest updates on everything from content creation best practice and scheduling tools to trends, platform features and more!
The world of online fitness classes and sessions is here to stay. If you’re considering making the move to virtual AF or you’ve been battling through it on your own, Rosh is here to help!
Designing great online class Flows is easy once you know the system. Discover Animal Flow’s preferred method for breaking down Flows and learn how the process of design and delivery work hand-in-hand.
If you’ve been feeling that online AF is all a little too much to handle, don’t despair. The answer is probably a lot simpler than you think!
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One of the most popular and visually unique AF movements is the Side Kickthrough (SKT). Featuring an Underswitch-style genesis, the SKT opens itself up to countless entry and exit points. But just how many ways are there?
In this Flow session, Kathy D guides you through a range of possibilities using primarily L1 movements, with a few L2 options thrown in, too. Review your options, refresh your memory and gain new ideas for your Flow practice.
Coaches and clients alike can succumb to injuries and while many can seem out of the blue, there is usually a trail of evidence that leads to the peak moment of harm.
Fréyja will share a tiered triage system to improve awareness for the purpose of injury prevention followed by the principles of tissue healing. While the session will focus on the demands and inputs of Animal Flow, you’ll be able to take the principles shared and apply them to other movement styles.
Your legacy is what will remain when you’re gone. What you stand for, how you live, and what you achieve all combine to form your legacy. But how do you define your personal and familial legacy?
In this workshop, Chris ‘FLO’ Flores will guide you through a series of questions that will help you gain a greater understanding of all that you and your family will leave behind. Get clear on your ‘what’ and ‘why’, and use it to infuse your work with personal inspiration.
Conéctate con otros practicantes de Animal Flow de habla hispana de todo el mundo y compartamos ideas sobre programación, negocio, trayectoria y recorrido dentro del mundo de Animal Flow y cualquier aspecto que queráis tratar.
Tu anfitrión, el Máster instructor de español Rafa Diez, se complace en darte la bienvenida a esta sala de reunión para esta sesión de comentarios, charla y puesta en común de ideas variadas sobre Animal Flow.
Your host, Spanish Master Instructor Rafa Diez, is excited to welcome you to the hang out room for this wide-ranging discussion.
Have you ever had one of those Flow sessions where you seem to get stuck in the same repeating movement combinations? Rather than getting frustrated, you can harness the repetition and turn it into the basis for some truly creative Flow design!
Join Freddy as he takes three movements and uses them as the basic ingredients for serving up three tasty but different Flows. You’ll look at options for getting into and out of each movement, and intuitively find pathways to three different Flow outcomes.
‘The language of coaching’ has become a popular and critical focal point amongst successful trainers over recent years. If a picture paints a thousand words, a coaching cue should provide a picture capable of enhancing movement performance.
Join Rich and explore how to apply the language of effective coaching within our beloved Animal Flow system. We’ll turn the theory into practice so that you walk away with an instant upgrade in your coaching and cueing skills.
Do you know your CTR from your CRO? Or your CTC from your CPA?
Knowing where to advertise, how much money to invest, and how to put a paid campaign together on social media can be frustrating and confusing. But your business is never too small and it’s never too late to start!
We’ve brought in social media expert Emily-Rose Hills to demystify the process of advertising through paid social media channels. She’ll share insights from working with global brands and small businesses and guide you through the basics of running successful ad campaigns that work hand-in-hand with your organic posts.
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The last of Animal Flow’s Six Components, Flow, is arguably the most complete expression of the program.
A well-honed Flow combines body awareness with breath, all while moving energy effortlessly and seamlessly through space.
In this session, MI Paulo takes you on an energy flow journey that helps you experience the true essence of the Flow component.
As the world of exercise science has grown and evolved, so too have the methods being used in scientific literature. Without a background in academia or research, it can be overwhelming to interpret how a research paper may or may not apply to the clients you’re working with.
MI Fréyja will share a framework you can use to objectively read and decipher research papers. Come away with an understanding of how to interpret findings that are relevant to the people you coach.
Animal Flow can be the glue that holds together a range of training styles and physical pursuits. One such perfect partnership is strength training and AF’s Form Specific Stretches.
MI Michael will share why these movements work so well with one another and explain how to integrate them into your training. Whether you want to add Animal Flow to your strength routine or weight training to your AF practice, this is the session for you!
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“Check out my swag, yo / I walk like a ballplayer”—Jay Z
“Check out my swag, yo / I crawl like a Flowist”—Chris FLO
There’s no one who Flows quite like you. The way you move that arm, that head, that hand all combine to create the unique stylishness you bring to your practice.
But style, or ‘flair’ as it’s known in AF, can only be developed once your body knows the basics, inside and out.
Join Chris as he delivers up a trademark flair-filled FLO Flow that helps you tap into your inner swag. (Fedoras optional.)
The success of any business is dependent upon attracting people who want to buy what you’re selling. And what makes them want to buy from you? A belief that what you’re offering can solve a problem or fulfil an unmet need or want.
While the benefits of AF are many, its value is determined not by the laundry list of biomotor abilities it can improve but by your customer’s perception of what it can do for them personally. From the ex-dancer to the injury-prone athlete or the busy parent who dislikes the gym, different customers need different approaches.
If the idea of promoting your services feels intimidating or you’re looking for a way to refine your message, join program creator, Mike Fitch. Mike shares the various ways he talks about AF and teaches you the formula he uses to communicate its value.
Consumer buying psychology shows that people typically look for you on 3-5 different platforms before they are ready to buy from you. They’re looking at your social media platform presence, Google reviews, and your website. Many sole proprietors shy away from developing a website due to the high costs that can be involved with hiring a web developer. Yet with the range of easy-to-use tools that are now available, it’s never been more possible to create your own simple but effective website without breaking the bank.
Animal Flow’s web developer, Todd Skoglund, draws on 30 years of experience in web design to get you started on the path to developing your own simple website that can take bookings and accept payments.
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The language of Animal Flow has evolved almost continuously over the past decade. As the program grew around the world and new movements were added, the importance of an improved and universally understood language grew, too.
Practicing your ability to interpret and successfully call out the movement instructions is as important as practicing the physical skills of the system.
In this fun and interactive quiz session, Fréyja will test your Call Out knowledge and shed light on the nuances of AF’s unique global language.
iPhone cameras have been setting the bar on smartphones for years. With a touch of the screen or two, you can access features that can transform your photos from blurry amateur-looking shots to beautifully-captured semi-professional images.
For more than a decade, Karen has been shooting Animal Flow and knows exactly what it takes to capture its best side, even without fancy equipment. In this session, she’ll cover the iPhone features you may not be using to full advantage, including manual exposure and focus, High Dynamic Range, Grid Mode and more.
Bring your iPhone with some storage space in your camera roll and get ready to get creative!
Thanks to the recent launch of our new Instructor Directory, the process for connecting our Certified Instructors with those seeking Animal Flow sessions is now fast and easy! In a time where attracting consumer attention feels more challenging than ever, creating an eye-catching listing is the perfect way to stand out and promote your Animal Flow services to the world. Come and hang out with AF’s Director of Marketing, Shannon, as she covers the key features of an epic listing that will get you noticed.
The execution of a Flow can do more than simply improve your mobility, strength and coordination. It can take both the Flowist and the viewer on a journey that communicates a visual story.
Join Michael for a Flow, delivered two ways. Using different tempos, Michael will demonstrate how the decisions you make in speeding up and slowing down can influence the impact of a Flow.
Come along and explore how the development and performance of a Flow can tell a story, and the essential role that tempo plays.
Pregnancy is part of life that requires care, nourishment, and movement. And it typically doesn’t have to stop a Flowist from doing what they love!
When applied appropriately, Animal Flow can be a great tool for pregnant and postpartum Flowists. However, very few coaches truly understand the needs and considerations of their pregnant and postpartum clients.
In this session Master Instructor, Kathy Donatto, and Regional Leader, Gabi Bradley, will teach you how to guide your pregnant and postpartum Flowists beyond simply stating “just listen to your body.”
If you’ve been following Animal Flow closely over the past 5 years, it’s likely that you’ve heard Mike Fitch or any number of our Master Instructors talk about Functional Range Systems (FRS), in particular the programs FRC™ and KINSTRETCH™.
As a lifelong learner and student, Mike’s own fascination with the programs saw him engage bodyworker and FRS instructor, Alex Nichols, as his own coach.
In Part 1 of this two-part workshop, Alex delivers a 60-minute introductory KINSTRETCH™ class. You’ll experience how this movement enhancement system can be applied as a comprehensive warm-up and strength training model that has a huge carry-over to movement practices of all kinds.
In Part 2, Alex joins Mike for a discussion of the KINSTRETCH™ training principles; their application for body control, flexibility and usable ranges of motion; and how it all relates to the improvement of your Animal Flow practice. (Part 1)
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Scorpion Sweep and Front Sweep are arguably two of the coolest movements in Animal Flow. Yet ensuring that you can perform these moves in a way that displays their visual brilliance is determined largely by landing the correct hand and foot placements.
Learn tips, tricks and transitions from Master Instructor, Kelie, and tie it all together in one badass, sweep-filled Flow.
Chao ‘K’ Zang is an Animal Flow Regional Leader, Certified L3 Instructor and 3rd Dan black belt in Taekwondo with almost 20 years of experience across martial arts, sports coaching, and personal training. K has worked with China’s national swimming team, Shanghai Fireman Training Base and Shanghai International Studies University, and has been a featured presenter at Gymsquare Academy and Adidas Training Force conferences in China.
Quadrupedal movement training has become popular for individuals practicing Martial Arts and Combat Sports (MACS), but knowing which Animal Flow movements are most applicable to MACS training can be confusing for individuals not thoroughly versed in the program. In this session, Regional Leaders Bryan Wither and K Zang explain how they approach incorporating AF into classes for martial artists, and then teach a series of drills that are useful for both grappling and striking styles of MACS.
If you’ve been following Animal Flow closely over the past 5 years, it’s likely that you’ve heard Mike Fitch or any number of our Master Instructors talk about Functional Range Systems (FRS), in particular the programs FRC™ and KINSTRETCH™.
As a lifelong learner and student, Mike’s own fascination with the programs saw him engage bodyworker and FRS™ instructor, Alex Nichols, as his own coach.
In Part 1 of this two-part workshop, Alex delivers a 60-minute introductory KINSTRETCH™ class. You’ll experience how this movement enhancement system can be applied as a comprehensive warm-up and strength training model that has a huge carry-over to movement practices of all kinds.
In Part 2, Alex joins Mike for a discussion of the KINSTRETCH™ training principles; their application for body control, flexibility and usable ranges of motion; and how it all relates to the improvement of your Animal Flow practice. (Part 2)
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A regular Animal Flow practice can deliver many varied benefits, not least of which is the development of power. Learning to manoeuvre your body through space powerfully relies on the combination of strength, speed and control.
In this session, MI Jeseung shows how you can combine explosive movements (such as Front Kickthrough) and transitions (such as “jump to” and “pop back to”) to create a power-packed Flow that your body is bound to remember.
Animal Flow is like the bestie you want to take everywhere – they’re great 1-on-1, but also super clutch at that big party you’re not quite sure how to handle on your own. In training terms: Animal flow can be both your primary movement session, as well as your warm-up for any other modality. But how?
As movers and coaches, warm-ups not only prepare our bodies for movement but are also an opportunity to set the tone for the entire session.
In this session, Maddie will break down how to use Animal Flow as a warm-up for both strength and bootcamp classes, as well as for dedicated AF classes. No matter what the modality, Animal Flow has your back.
Your brand is one of your most valuable, intangible assets–it aligns you with your ideal customers and provides the guardrails by which you make business decisions. Figuring out who you are as a business is a fundamental component of any laser-focused brand strategy. Just as important as knowing who you are is knowing who your customers are and what pain points you can solve for them.
In this 2-part session, you’ll learn how to uncover your brand archetype and scope out your ideal customer avatars. Come with your notebook, pen and thinking cap, and leave with a game plan for defining your brand. (Part 1)
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The Front Kickthrough category is the source of the most powerful movements from the L1 library. The ‘load to unload’ effect of moving between a Loaded Beast base and the end positions of Front Step, Front Step Through and Front Kickthrough harness the body’s kinetic energy for maximum energy transfer.
In this session, MI Swetha delivers a power-packed choreographed Flow that emphasizes these three movements. If you like your practice a little spicy, be sure to join Swetha for a Flow with extra fire!
Have you activated today? No matter how long you’ve been practicing Animal Flow, Beast and Crab Activations provide the foundation on which the rest of the movements are built. But that doesn’t mean that you should feel limited by their execution and application.
‘On the contrary,’ says MI Chaddy. Join him as he looks at ways to incorporate Activations to build novel resilience and strength into tissue. You’ll learn ideas for adding variety to your current practice and give you a whole new perspective on Activations.
Your brand is one of your most valuable, intangible assets–it aligns you with your ideal customers and provides the guardrails by which you make business decisions. Figuring out who you are as a business is a fundamental component of any laser-focused brand strategy. Just as important as knowing who you are is knowing who your customers are and what pain points you can solve for them.
In this 2-part session, you’ll learn how to uncover your brand archetype and scope out your ideal customer avatars. Come with your notebook, pen and thinking cap, and leave with a game plan for defining your brand. (Part II)
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Right and left, forward and backward, diagonals and circles are all commonly explored in Animal Flow design. But what about up and down?
In this session, Dev will teach you a Flow that challenges you to explore positions that navigate high, low and in between. Using Traveling Forms, S&Ts and Form Specific Stretches, you’ll work on your spatial awareness while seamlessly transitioning from one move to another.
At times you’ll have your nose to the floor and at others, your hips to the ceiling. Join Dev for this fun and dynamic Flow experience!
Even when we love to move, we don’t always feel like moving. And that’s ok. One of the magic things about Animal Flow is that it has the capacity to turn its dial of intensity up or down according to what we need.
We know that not every movement always works for everybody. Part of being a coach is about adapting movement to bodies, instead of forcing bodies to adapt to movement. We don’t, however, always give our brains the same latitude.
This session with Master Instructor, Maddie, will look at the ways we can approach movement–not only from the physical but also the mental and emotional. In doing so, we can see that (hopefully) no matter where we or our clients are on a particular day, there is movement available to us.
As the saying goes, ‘If you win the morning, you win the day.’ Regardless of whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, starting your day off with a strong mindset is critical to finding flow as you move through life.
Come and hang out with Michael as he discusses how he uses Animal Flow and other tools, habits and rituals to set up and navigate his day. Share your own rituals and experiences with AF as a tool for personal performance.
Music has the power to move us, both emotionally and physically. The right track can fire you up, bring tears to your eyes, or inspire you to move with abandon.
Almost all cultures in history have brought music and movement together; in some languages, the words for ‘music’ and ‘dance’ are one and the same. So it makes sense that Animal Flow and music go ‘hand-in-glove’.
If the beat moves you and you’re itching to get down (on the ground, that is), join Alisha. Together, you’ll traverse tempo changes, rhythm and motion as you learn a Flow set to music that’s destined to finish with a bang!
In 1901, elastic resistance was used for “Strength for Men, Grace and Beauty for Women, Perfect Development for Children.” We’ve since come a long way, not only in the way it’s marketed but also in the way it’s applied.
Today, elastic resistance is used by athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, physical therapists, and personal trainers alike for its versatility, portability and low cost.
Elastic resistance provides the perfect way to challenge and develop dynamic stability in even the most fundamental of AF movements. In this workshop, Chaddy explores the properties of elastic resistance and how to incorporate it into your AF practice.
Spend an hour with AF’s Director of Marketing, Shannon, and chat about the promotion of Animal Flow. Pick Shannon’s brain about the upcoming International Animal Flow Day, how to get reposted on AF’s official social media accounts, and other general marketing topics. She’ll share tools and tips from her experience leading AF’s marketing strategy and throw open the discussion on what’s working (or not! in your region).
Traveling Crocodile from AF’s L2 movement library is arguably the toughest Traveling Form. With its long levers and circular, open/close pattern, it requires high levels of strength and coordination to perform successfully.
In this Crocodile-focused Flow session, MI Miro shows you how to perfect your Crocodile Crawl and incorporate it into Flows. You’ll look at the differences between Crocodile Roll and Crocodile Crawl and finish with a Flow that showcases them both.
Being a great AF instructor is about more than simply demonstrating the movements and using the Call Out language. It’s about connecting with our participants and making the complex easy and worthwhile.
In this workshop, MI Parveez looks at the 3 C’s of Coaching: Coach, Cue, and Correct. You’ll learn about the pillars of successful coaching and walk away with a range of tips to action in the never-ending quest to become a better coach.
Preparing for your Test Out doesn’t need to be a daunting experience! With resources galore to refer to–from your manual to the AF tutorial videos, instructor Facebook group and more–we want to do everything we can to ensure you feel supported through the process.
Even so, questions can arise and sometimes you just need a friendly nudge and some accountability to step over the line from procrastination to certification.
Come and hang out with Director of Education, Becky, and Master Instructor, Alisha, as they answer all your Test Out questions and provide some tips and tricks for successful submissions.
Elevating your basic Animal Flow practice can be as simple as freely exploring new transitions or finding ways to transform old favorites.
With her creative choreography, MI Eve delivers a choreographed Flow filled with effortless elegance and tricky transitions. Challenge yourself while expanding your repertoire of transitions and come away with new ideas for your AF sessions.
Drills are a great way to introduce new personal training students and class participants to Animal Flow. By selecting and designing drills that are suited to a range of beginner and intermediate individuals, you can easily cater to groups of all sizes and ability levels.
Miro shows you some of his favorite short drills and short Flows that focus on specific movements that lend themselves to this format. Whether you’re coaching groups or individuals, or just looking for new ideas for your own practice, this session is not to be missed!
Animal Flow is filled with stories of surprise, hope, connection and inspiration! On his travels as a Master Instructor over the years, Sascha has collected tales that show the wonderful ways that AF takes root in the heart of individuals, growing and developing all who choose the journey.
In this hang out session, Sascha will share some of those stories and invite Flowists to contribute their own in a virtual celebration of inspiration from around the world.
Flowing with a partner takes your practice to a new level. With different styles, strengths and preferences to accommodate, it’s a total test of connection, communication and patience.
Learning to synchronize the timing and performance style of your movements with those of another can be a humbling and hugely fun process.
Join Animal Flow’s favorite MI duo, Dev and Swetha, as they deliver the ultimate partner Flow experience. Come along on your own or with a friend!
Not every movement is suitable for every person right away. While the efficacy of quadrupedal movement is gaining more and more scientific support, there are still some people who struggle with the basics due to limitations. Postural distortions, incorrect alignment, and even joint pain can all be roadblocks to the new Flowist progressing on their journey.
However, if you can solve these problems, you’ll be able to help your clients experience a more enjoyable practice. In this session, MI Jeseung focuses on the kinematics of the hip joint, the slings and chains that act upon it, and how to address it from a corrective perspective.
The physical is more than just physical.
Come and hang out with Regional Leader Nikki Rubino and share stories of growth through Animal Flow. Hear from Nikki and others in the community as they talk about how having a deliberate skill practice like AF has influenced their approach to growth in other areas of life.
You’ll have the chance to hear about the struggles they faced as new practitioners, how they overcame those struggles through practice, patience, and dedication, and share your own experiences and insights.
As quadrupedal movement has gained more consumer popularity over the past decade, researchers have begun to bring attention to the field in the scientific community as well.
Animal Flow Master Instructor, Eve Kabanova, is one such researcher. Eve’s recent study on Animal Flow has contributed valuable support to the growing body of evidence that reinforces the program’s benefits. But what does a study actually entail? How is it designed and what measures are developed?
In this behind-the-scenes session, Eve shares the procedures and protocols that underpin the design and execution of scientific research. If you’d like to better understand the process of conducting research or you’re just excited to geek out over the latest findings, don’t miss this lecture!
Animal Flow is fun, cool-looking and packed with benefits for everyone. But sometimes it can be hard to authentically deliver the message of AF while balancing it with the needs of a successful business.
In this interactive lecture, Kelie will cover her experiences as a facility owner and share some of the key strategies that have helped her stay afloat through the pandemic.
Join with Kelie and other business-owning Flowists from the community to exchange thoughts, discuss challenges, and shine a light on solutions for modern-day fitness business success. Bring your questions, ideas and stories!
The Side Kickthrough is the perfect movement to open up your entire body, from the feet to your neck.
The spiral that starts from the base foot connects to the hip before continuing through the spine. Individuals with a hunched posture, pronated feet or closed hips can benefit greatly from the SKT as a daily exercise.
In this session, Gee will explore joint movements from the foot up, and look at how to unlock restrictions to improve your SKT. Learn simple drills to assess and free the joints involved in the SKT and discover how it can become a favorite tool in your corrective exercise kit.
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If you love to Flow to music, you’ll love this two-part super session! In Part 1, music afficionado, Ago, will coach you through a fun and interesting Flow. You’ll spend 60 minutes learning and practicing the sequence which will then be used as the basis for Part 2. Following a workshop format, you’ll take the Flow from Part 1 and apply some key musical concepts which will then allow you to sync the Flow to music. Tap into your inner rhythm and Flow to the beat!
The Tuck Balance is one of AF’s most unforgiving skills. The journey to an effortless Tuck Balance can be long–unnecessarily so if you approach it without clear strategies for development.
Come along to Jin’s Tuck Balance Clinic where Jin will share a range of techniques and drills to help your inversion progress. Learn how to train for a strong base; how to increase the time you spend balancing; how to kick up safely and effectively, and more.
Improve your Tuck Balance performance and get inspired to continue on your journey!
Being a great fighter is about more than just being great at striking or grappling. It takes the right mindset in conjunction with supreme physical conditioning and focused skills training. There are many similarities between Animal Flow and fighting, and there are many opportunities for the fighter to apply AF in the preparation of their mind and body.
Rafa Diez, Master Instructor from Spain, will draw on his years as a coach to fighters across a range of disciplines and share his knowledge of the way fighting and Animal Flow go hand-in-hand.
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(Part 2) If you love to Flow to music, you’ll love this two-part super session! In Part 1, music afficionado, Ago, will coach you through a fun and interesting Flow. You’ll spend 60 minutes learning and practicing the sequence which will then be used as the basis for Part 2. Following a workshop format, you’ll take the Flow from Part 1 and apply some key musical concepts which will then allow you to sync the Flow to music. Tap into your inner rhythm and Flow to the beat!
Being the only Flowist in your region can feel intimidating and downright lonely at times. From people not really understanding what it’s about, to being the only ground-based ‘weirdo’ at the gym, being ahead of the curve can be challenging.
Yet, with the right tips and support, it can also be exciting, ground-breaking, and progressive.
Parveez and Eve know what it’s like to introduce AF to a region where almost no one knows of the program. In this session, they’ll cover the things that worked successfully and those that failed miserably, and dive into what it takes to grow a community from the ground up.
Jin’s favorite endurance session is The Killer Bear Workout. With ten 3-minute rounds that are designed to challenge your cardio fitness, strength and flexibility, it’s a savage session with an array of benefits.
If you’re looking for new ideas for your classes and client sessions, or want a fun yet demanding way to condition for your Tuck Balance training, don’t miss this killer workout!
The Flowist and the Actor are more similar than you might first think.
Both seek to embody effortless fluidity and physical commitment to their craft.
Both aim to connect to their bodies and those around them in a deep and powerful way. And both understand the importance of preparing their bodies for the demands of the tasks that lay ahead of them.
To the outsider looking in, this preparation may seem alien. But to the Flowist and the Actor, there is a method in the madness.
Join Regional Leader and professional actor, David Scotland, for a fun and interactive session filled with exercises, drills and games used for physical preparation by actors. Take away ideas to integrate into your own movement preparation or to use as a connection tool with your own clients and students.
Sequences and Flow design ideas can strike at the most random moments–in the car, in the shower, and even in your dreams! Yet when it comes time for your hands and feet to hit the floor, it’s not uncommon to find yourself stuck in the same repetitive movements.
Hang out with Kelie and share tips and tricks for getting out of a creative slump and into inspired Flow design.
As one of the most highly moveable joints in your body, the shoulder is a complex structure. By contrast, your spine is responsible for support, motion, force transmission, communication and more.
While there is much they have in common, they’re also vastly different–but what does that mean for your Animal Flow practice?
In this lecture session, Mike Fitch breaks down the anatomy and function of the shoulder and spine and investigates the ways in which they are recruited in Animal Flow.
Having an arsenal of simple and effective drills at the ready can be the ultimate tool for a range of clients and contexts.
In this session, Sascha provides an array of potent two-movement drills that are easy to remember and simple to put into practice. Come and learn some new combinations comprised of your old favorites and walk away with a range of go-to drills for finishers, Tabata protocols or dedicated Flow practice.
Over the past two decades, podcasts have risen from an obscure means of audioblogging to one of the most popular sources of information, education and entertainment.
Podcasts have become an important method of marketing for brands of all sizes who strive to reach larger audiences, primarily due to its low entry cost and growing number of global listeners.
While podcasting doesn’t have to be incredibly complex, there are tips and traps to be aware of in order to deliver a standout show.
Join Anthony Palmer, podcast host and producer, in this lecture session where he covers the ins and outs of starting your own podcast, as well as what it takes to be a sought-after guest.
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Running and cycling continue to gain popularity with people all around the world. They’re easily accessible, can be undertaken as a solo or group practice, and are available to all levels of speed or capacity.
Endurance sports are repetitive by nature meaning they only move the body’s joints through relatively small ranges. As such, Animal Flow can be a great antidote to counterbalance the demands of these repetitive motions. Its integration can also augment their recovery and performance so that runners and cyclists can extend their years in their chosen sport.
In this lecture, Fréyja dives into the demands of cycling and running and how best to incorporate Animal Flow into programming strategies.
AF makes for a fantastic standalone practice but it’s equally valuable when used as a complement to other modalities. With countless applications and benefits, the way you implement it is limited only by your imagination (and a little critical thinking).
Join MI Eve as she guides you through theoretical and practical concepts of AF and its integration with other bodyweight workout styles. You’ll learn sequences of exercises and a range of variables that you can manipulate to modify workout intensity.
The evidence is clear: physical activity is important for everybody, at every age. As our lifestyles have grown increasingly sedentary, we’ve begun to understand the impact on aging.
But not every generation has grown up with the same perspectives and education around its importance. So what does that mean to the individuals in mid-life and beyond? What are the lifestyle differences between Generation X, Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation that influence their approach to fitness? And, vitally, how and why should Animal Flow play a fundamental role in their training programs?
Join Kathy Donatto and take a look at the variables that impact active aging and the introduction of Animal Flow for your older clients.
In the final hour of the Summit, Mike Fitch and the Animal Flow Master Instructor team lead you through a session that is guaranteed to be as intense as it is fun!
Join our Master Instructors as they build a Flow, taking turns to add movements from the L1 and L2 library.
Come together with Flowists from around the world for one final group Flow of epic proportions.
