~:~ UTILITIES ~:~
May 9, 2013
Cub scouts to survivalist.. print it out.. maybe even laminate it and always have it with you until you memorize it. Especially for individuals that head out solo. Here are a few tools that may get you out of a sticky situation and home safe. LOOK UP^ & locate the 2 constellations: 1.) THE BIG DIPPER & 2.) CASSIOPEIA. Now, locate the North Star. Draw an imaginary line from the North Star down to Earth. Ahead of you is North. Behind you is South. ~HOW TO TIE A WICKED GOOD KNOT~ Besides the overhand knot this is the simplest knot and most useful. It’s known as the Square of Reef knot. Starting with 2 pieces of rope(or 1), cross the ends & thread as shown in (fig.1)… Read more
Dinosaur Food
January 21, 2013
I’m writing this in CAVEMAN because dinosaur food is what I love to cook and eat. It tastes delicious and makes me feel good to know that everything internally and down there is shipshape, working, and functioning easily and steadily. The fact that more food that “isn’t real” is more accessible than “real” food! absolutely boggles my mind… Eating is but a small fraction of what shapes human life, but a very important one! This blog is about turning that improper fraction into a proper fraction and breaking it down to simplest form. You are what you eat. If you don’t believe that, go to Bodies the exhibition. Eating Real Food should be your motto… that’s right, straight from da’ ERF’! aka the earth;) It’s not a diet! Eat whatever you want, just… Read more
Movement and the response we get from it.
January 2, 2013
Our bodies crave movement. When we stretch or dance, our bodies adjust, realign and start to become fluid with the rhythm of influence. Our mood lifts and we feel more connected with the world around us. If you are feeling unmotivated and are ready to release, or eager to feel more alive, try moving your body. By giving your muscles a chance to do what they were created for, you will find that your body and your life benefit through the collaboration. “I’m to busy” is no excuse. Some of us remain seated at for hours every day or hurry from task to task in a robotic manner. Concentrating on only crossing items off our to-do lists, we tend to neglect all the opportunities there are to enjoy our bodies… Read more
Beauty & the Beast
September 27, 2012
Part of being a wellness coach, physical education instructor, trainer, etc. not only do you need to maintain good physical appearance and mobility but you also must have good HYGENE! I don’t like to label myself, I’m really a jack of all trades and want to continue learning and developing other skills outside of “fitness”. Wellness is very broad so eating healthy, moving pain free, strengthening physical and mental dullnesses are just a few of the array of “things” that create an overall well being. I’m not perfect but the people I work with seek my advice for a reason. I’m a bit of a girl when it comes to taking care of myself, and I say that with good intentions and PRIDE:) I’d like to thank my mother for… Read more
AHS 2012 — Recap
August 14, 2012
This past weekend I attended the 2nd annual Ancestral Health Symposium at Harvard University. I noticed that it hasn’t progressed since last year. Well other than providing us with delicious catered lunches, vender tables with scrumptious organic chocolate and beef jerky:), awesome coffee from a local coffee shop around Harvard Square each day– as a health symposium it’s regressed compared to last years symposium. There are only a quarter amount of cavemen and women here compared to the 1st annual AHS, very few movement lectures and physical educaters, to much sitting and slouching and not enough interaction and movement. Health is about clean eating, physical activity, cooperative social interaction, a positive mindset… along with a list of other things. We had to move before we ate right?! The AHS organization has… Read more
Bum 101
August 10, 2012
Firming a rock hard bum is POSSIBLE! It’s not as difficult as you think. I’m especially talking to you WOMEN! Whether you were blessed with a booty or not, you can still build those muscles into a more profound backside:) It’s neglecting your bum during your training session that will leave your gluteus sad and droopy. Your glutes are the strongest muscles in your body. These powerful hams of yours are made up of three distinct regions: Gluteus Maximus Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus They are all connected to support the body and serve as armor around the hip and thigh area. As well as propelling you to run, rise out of bed, jumping, and the list goes on and on. Most of the time, weak gluteal muscles are the cause… Read more
The root of all evil is the route you’ve been taking…
May 16, 2012
Now a days there are a striking number of people who are unable to stabilize themselves. This is a result of poor posture while standing or sitting(especially), injuries, improper training, and repetitive motion. Most individuals don’t even know they are causing such harm to themselves, because they have been over-compensating and not refining weakness’s or attacking the root of the problem. This leads to inefficient and harmful movement patterns. Exercise enthusiasts and even athletes overlook the foundational work. As an athlete I too am guilty of compensating, I am able to perform at a high level by simply just toughing it out. Compensating is fine to some extent; but over-compensating turns minor discomfort into an injury, which turns your body even more asymmetrical. When you don’t listen to your body… Read more
Airbathing; Nature’s Cure
April 23, 2012
Note: The following blog is a combination of Dr. Bruce Berkowsky’s theory and my own experience of “Airbathing”. Man may survive without food for weeks, water for days, but it is impossible to survive without air. Air is an important source of vital energy, essential to our physical and mental fitness. In addition to breathing air through our lungs, we also absorb oxygen through the skin, which is the body’s largest organ. Exposure of the skin’s surface to the surrounding air may be one of the simplest ways to cleanse the mind and body. The airbath was a cornerstone of naturopathic medicine, yet it has essentially been forgotten. Adding this… Read more
Esther Gokhale posture workshop at Brooklyn Barbell
September 23, 2011
Last night I attended posture expert Esther Gokhale’s “pain free back” workshop at Brooklyn Barbell; it was a great alignment practice. Esther has been working for the past 20 years to help thousands of people become pain-free through her method, which is inspired by the natural movement patterns of indigenous peoples worldwide who display the lowest incidences of back pain. Esther has a network of “Gokhale Method” practitioners nationwide. For more information, check out: egwellness.com
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I almost sustained serious injury today jumping from tree to tree about fifteen feet off the ground in the woods at a nature preserve in Gainesville, FL. It had been raining and my grip couldn’t handle the wet tree bark on impact when I tried to secure myself and land the jump. Thanks to Brandon Sewall and Primitive Movement – I didn’t fall awkwardly and get injured, instead I instinctually focused on landing balanced, with a slight bend in the knees into a forward roll to break the fall. Luckily it worked out and I just popped up and kept moving unscathed. This is proof that with practice and focus, his approach builds a smart body and instinctual behaviors that will help one react to all of life’s everyday surprises. Whether you’re falling from a tree or about to get hit buy a bus in New York City, training with Brandon will equip you with the tools to build a strong intelligent body that will help you in lifes unexpected situations. Thank you Brandon and Primitive Movement. #primalallday
-John M
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