Barefoot Shoes (time sensitive discount code)
In the last two years I have done more lower-body and foot workshops than any other workshops. Amongst all the alignment info, corrective exercises, advice on how to sit, how much to walk, how to breathe etc, I have generally not always voiced my preference or recommendation for shoes, mainly because I think before one moves on to wearing barefoot shoes, one needs to work on alignment and mobilising and strengthening their feet, hips, legs and core.
How to squat if you can't
Squatting to rest, no less, has been part of the human repertoire for millennia. Due to our sedentary and generally movement poor lifestyle, we have lost this ability, but this doesn't mean that you can't start right where you are and adapt your body to the new loads.
Standing do’s and don’ts
I’m going to start this blog by answering a question that I got: Q: “I tend to stick my bum out which arches my back. What alignment should my pelvis be and how can I keep it that way?” A: I know what are you talking about, as I was the same!
A Tale of Two Chairs
I was scrolling a certain social media feed and I saw a photo of two chairs. Chair One - ordinary wooden chair with a flat seat, similar to those that my grandparents had in their kitchen. And next to it Chair Two - a new, shiny, springy, adjustable, mesh-y ergonomic chair (in an absolutely adorable and eye-catching colour, I must admit) that was celebrated because it was supposed to save its owner from lower back issues, tight hip flexors from sitting for hours a day, and the consequent not being able to walk properly and lots of pain (quoting their words almost verbatim). Now, if I was Chair Two and I was expected to help someone by them simply sitting on me, I would have felt a lot of pressure despite all the springs!
My Furniture-free Home
People have asked what does it look like to be furniture-free? So I snapped today this photo of my 11 year old doing his homework. This is our living room. He is squatting by a low table and writing. As you can see, there is nothing to see here. But let's explore a bit further.