This movement/practice is derived from the human walk.
Walking is one of our evolutionary advantages as human beings that enabled us to survive and thrive. As a result, there is deep data in the human walk.
Anchoring to 12 and 6 o’clock ensures consistent movement. This shows us that some alignments can only be achieved by engaging our environment. Without the fingertips to 12 and 6 o’clock, your movement may be inconsistent and aimless.
This practice aligns your body with 4 directions
- Fingertips with 12 and 6 o’clock
- Chest and back with 9 and 3 o’clock
This practice activates and cultivates 3 levels of integrity
- Posture
- Movement
- Shape of movement
Full rotation arm swings activate the 3 dimensional capacity of the shoulder.
- Elbows and knees are 1 dimensional (can only move in 1 direction/axis)
- Wrists and ankles are 2 dimensional (can move in 2 directions/axis)
- Shoulders and hips are 3 dimensional (can move in 3 directions/axis)
Alignment with 4 cardinal directions activates and cultivates the following:
- Grounding
- Sense of place
- Sense of space
This practice also cultivates the following:
- A unified and whole body movement
- Flow
- Coordination
- Focus

Anytime you walk
- Leisurely walks
- Exercise walks
- Walking to different areas of your home
- Walking to and from your car
When you are feeling
- Tense
- Stuck
- Sluggish
After long periods of sitting
When traveling (at airports, bathroom area in the airplane)
As a morning/daily practice
As a warm up for a workout
As a whole or any portion of the practice anytime as/when needed

Enjoy your cultivation and all that you do.

The Core 4 (pt. 1 of 4): Arm Swings

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