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Under Pressure
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Last Thursday, I gave a talk at Pilgrim’s Way Bookstore in Carmel called Resilient by Design. We gathered among garden statues in the dome to explore how stress lives in the body—not just as tension, but as strategy. A spine that stiffens. A breath that stays high. A core that braces instead of supports. These aren’t flaws. They’re brilliant adaptations built for protection. But when the environment changes—and your system doesn’t recalibrate—those same strategies become symptoms. And that’s where proprioceptive training comes in. You don’t have to force a release. You just need to give the system new input. This week, I’m sharing two free practices that help you do exactly that. Floss Angeles Under Pressure Upcoming Workshops 🧠 Wide Sling + Stall Bars: Core Setup StrategiesJune 6 | Online | 11 AM–1 PM PT | $75 | Recording Included There’s more than one way to access your core—and clenching isn’t it. This two-hour workshop teaches you how to combine the Elements by Momentum World Wide Sling + Level Loops with stall bars to create dynamic, adjustable setups for deep abdominal connection. We’ll explore:
Designed for experienced movers and instructors. No previous sling work required. 🌀 J.E.D.I. Spine Tricks: The TrilogyJune 20–22 | Seattle & Online | Recording Included What you’ll get:
In-Person Registration: Online Registration: These aren’t just techniques. They’re invitations— Let’s move from reflex to refinement. — Domini Anne |
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