This one day workshop is an introduction to primal, natural movement and play. A philosophy which I define as Primality. Movement which is:
Playful, Restorative, Instinctive, Mindful, Adaptive, Life-giving, Integrative, Tactical and Youthful
The workshop is designed to improve real, practical movement skills that will assist you in performing everyday, recreational and extraordinary physical tasks more efficiently and effectively.
Informal discussion topics - will include:
What is (and isn't) Natural Movement?
The 25 Components of Fitness
Function vs Structure
Specificity vs Generality
Barefoot vs Footwear
The Duality of Fitness
Primal/Paleo Nutrition
Primal Programming and Recovery
Practical Participation - will include:
Locomotive Work & Play:- (bipedal and quadrupedal) movement drills and variations (including squatting, crawling, walking, running, sprinting, climbing, jumping)
Object Work & Play:- (including lifting, carrying, balancing, throwing)
Context Work & Play:- (social and imaginative)
No Equipment Required:- (individual and partner-based fitness)
Primal Work in the gym
Isometric stability
Isomotion drills
After completion of this workshop you will have an understanding of natural movement and primal play and it's unique approach to improving your fitness, health and well-being.
This workshop is open to all, regardless of fitness level, age, gender or ability.
This workshop will be a 25% Theory, 75% Practical spread throughout the day. Participation is actively encouraged for all physical activities but is of course optional. We will scale activities and adapt training to suit individual participants.
Participants need to bring: water, lunch, clothing for outdoor work may be required (weather permitting) and an open-mind.
Nearest Tubes: Ravenscourt Park or Stamford Brook Tube Stations, free parking is also available.