Bodywork is amazing, but it's no substitute for movement. We all need regular enjoyable movement, ideally the kind that will develop sustainable, intelligent strength and movement patterns.
Oh, did someone say intelligent strength and movement patterns? GMB Fitness is great for this! You can do this at home with no equipment—think animal movements and bodyweight exercises. GMB has ample valuable free content on specific topics. Their paid programs have different content. They are comprehensive fitness programs, and are worth it. If you are looking to cultivate a movement practice that will really support the integrity of your body, these in depth programs are what I recommend.
My advice with GMB (which is their advice too): Slow. Way. Down. You won't be able to move like the experienced demonstrators. Modify, a lot if need be. I have been working with GMB's "Elements" program (an 8-week course) for 5 years now. The more I do it, the slower and simpler my version of this practice gets, and the more valuable it feels for my body.
As my friend Tina says: "I love GMB! The moves feel good, hard, and are fun."
GMB Elements https://gmb.io/e/
"Confident, skillful movement starts with the basics. Hip mobility, joint health, and cross-body coordination don’t sound sexy… until you discover just how much of a difference they make in almost any kind of physical activity. Systematically build your body's athletic foundation with Elements."
Some often relevant free tutorials:
Foot and Ankle exercises https://gmb.io/feet/
Hand and Wrist Pain exercises https://gmb.io/wrists/
Shoulder Pain exercises https://gmb.io/shoulder-pain/
Exercises to support posture https://gmb.io/posture/#exercises
Core exercises https://gmb.io/core-strength/
More core exercises https://gmb.io/hollow-body-holds/
Learn how to fall safely https://gmb.io/falling/
"The teachings of Somatic Groundwork™ build over time to create a full-bodied practice informed by developmental movement patterns, natural movement skills, authentic sensing, and somatic unwinding."
Somatic Groundwork Classroom: https://www.kailajune.com/somatic-movement/
Somakinese School YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/themovingEDGE
Correct Toes information and shoe recommendations: https://www.correcttoes.com
Local Correct Toes vendor: https://www.corefluencypilates.com
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