the gifts we give

this piece of writing is magnificent. very much worth a read, but be warned, it's a weepy...

Dem Bones: Skeletal Structure and Movement Function

"We should be very wary about anyone dictating to us what proper form is in regard to a particular activity without considering our individual variations in structure."

- Todd Hargrove

Optimal alignment or posture for a certain function is partly a result of having as many joints in neutral as possible at any one time. And the shape of the bones will determine how many of your joints you can keep in neutral at the same time in a particular functional task so considering your own skeletal shape is very important.
Click HERE to read Todd's great piece about why skeletal shape matters when it comes to movement and function.

WAWADIA Update #14: Practicing Yoga in the “False Body”

Do you sometimes have the feeling that there are two bodies on the mat: the body you have, and the body you fantasize about?

Fascinating stuff, this from Matthew Remski really resonated with me...click here to read on.

Louise Bourgeois’ writings to herself.
Found via thehapticblog