Being ADAPTIVE.
May 17, 2013
Adaptability is the capacity to adjust to the condition of the situation without breaking stride, as well as accommodate new circumstances without hesitation. Having an adaptive body and mind are open to shifting course to be helpful and useful; you are ready for the unexpected. Having an adaptive body and mind empowers us to take advantage of opportunities that a more rigid person would miss out on. When we train adaptively, we are ready for whatever the situation… planned or unplanned. Training should be a continuos surprise of capability… not numbers and vanity. Life is in a constant state of movement, it does not make sense to be stiff or to cling to the idea of what is going to happen… we can’t predict the future… we can only be… Read more
Primitive Movement’s Brandon Sewall featured on Time.com
January 18, 2013
Primitive Movement and coach Brandon featured as part of Time.com’s MovNat review. (Reporter: Alexandra Sifferlin) http://healthland.time.com/2013/01/18/we-tried-this-with-movnat-play-like-youre-a-kid-again/ Excerpt: Since starting MovNat, he’s gained a robust following and hosts training retreats around the world from Spain to Singapore. He’s also certified a battalion of trainers worldwide to spread the movement, including Brandon Sewall, a wellness coach in New York City who runs his own training program called Primitive Movement that shares Le Corre’s principles. Sewall led me through a beginner training session in the decidedly unnatural environment of Manhattan. “Doing this feels good, and your body wants to do it. You have to. It’s vital and instinctual. It makes you feel that much better, stronger, coordinated and more aware,” says Sewall, whose blog hosts videos of him swinging along tall, chain link fences and bounding over obstacles in busy Chinatown. COURTESY OF BRANDON… 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
Flying like an Eagle …for AEO
October 13, 2012
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) invited our man Brandon to feature in their Fall “Live Your Life” campaign. Check what happens when primitive movement meets Oregon
Continue digging deeper…
October 10, 2012
Annually, Fall is the first checkpoint out of 3… as I continue this nomadic/aboriginal life-style, opportunity has arose as well as responsibility. Positive(+) and Negative(-) the result is more growth as a brother, friend, mentor, and most of all a man. Refining my moral and physical self throughout mother natures seasons I have recognized that the pattern of life is about becoming more rooted. Physical activity is the key to that. Wether it be pushing your limits through fearful situations or through playful ones, moving freely keeps you grounded. The more you do it, the more grounded you become. The more you are in contact with nature while connecting with your primitive state the more the melodious portrays. For the past 3 years I have plain and simple hustled.. and… Read more
Video: Balance Practice
September 17, 2012
Balancing is a great way to wake the body up and get warm before engaging in training. When you are in the state of fear your focus becomes even more present. Warming up through balancing exercises brings mental focus and awareness towards the activity/curriculum you’re about to engage in. You have no choice but to slow down and create soft rhythm with your breath. I encourage you to integrate balance throughout your training sessions as well. For now, enjoy this Balance video for an optimum warm up prior to “gettin after it”.
#Hebertism
July 2, 2012
1. The end of the rope goes under and around the pole. 2. The rope goes under itself. 3. The end of the rope is doubled into a loop 4. The doubled loop is put through the first loop 5. Pull through and tighten to finish the knot. PULL SHORT END TO UNTIE.
Play, Laugh, & Sweat
June 20, 2012
Engaging in fun-filled activites makes you laugh and smile:) These feelings of joy are a result of connecting with your inner child. Spilling your joy and fun-loving energy onto others through some form of play creates an abundance of laughter and good feelings. Here’s a suggestion: Get a group of friends, tell them to bring their friends and TOGETHER conduct something childlike and spontaneous– hiking, ultimate frisbee, swim the beach, kickball, or a simple game of tag. Connect with the little kid inside you and laugh, play, and sweat recklessly. You’ll find that it’s contagious and spreads fast. Interacting with the people close to you through play and laughter creates real pleasures in our lives. Play will restore and establish a positive state of mind and connection to the real… 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
10 Minutes Of Spontaneous Movement (Good Morning Chinatown!)
May 4, 2012
When preparing to sit for a long time (like before a long bus ride), I like to MOVE, stretch, and elongate my spine so I’m able to maintain good posture for the journey. In 10 minutes I did just that, with these 6 movements: Walking, Running, Carrying, Lifting, Jumping, and Balancing.
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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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