Some before & after pictures of today‘s stretching session, taken while working with one of Stacey Nemour‘s online flexibility classes -> the one-hour session I describe in this post to be exact. I noticed that the difference was subtle in some positions (like the front splits), but quite dramatic in others (eg bending to the front in… Read More July Flexibility 1
The forest is full and lush and green, the lilies are in bloom, and the nettles are up high this week! Impressions from this week‘s walk in the Eschweiler woods, the place we’ll get to visit (if weather permits!) as part of Augusts MoveSpiration weekend:
This is part 3 of a series on Stacey Nemours fantastic Beginner’s Ultimate Flexibility Makeover Guide online course package. Check out the full post series below: Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility – Part 1 Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility – Part 2 Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility – Part 3 Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility… Read More Stacey Nemour’s Beginners Ultimate Flexibility Makeover Guide – Part 3
This July 7th, 2019 we performed our 7th Keub (green) belt test in HaiDong GumDo (Korean Sword Art) in Schwerte, Germany. Yes – a 7th keup test on the 7th of the 7th 🙂 The test was accompanied by an intensive HDGD seminar with GrandMaster Seung-Eun Chae Impressions and speed-learning What I love most about… Read More HaiDong Gumdo Green Belt Test
Because we’re up early today.. Why we Sleep by Matthew Walker One of the books I’m reading right now. A manifesto on the importance of sleep. Insightful, compelling, a must read. PS: You can listen to an interview with the author in this episode of Michael Gervais’ excellent ‘Finding Mastery’ podcast: https://findingmastery.net/matthew-walker Bonus geekery: did you… Read More Why we Sleep
This is part 2 of a series on Stacey Nemours fantastic Beginner’s Ultimate Flexibility Makeover Guide online course package. Check out the full post series below: Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility – Part 1 Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility – Part 2 Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility – Part 3 Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility… Read More Stacey Nemour’s Beginners Ultimate Flexibility Makeover Guide – Part 2
This is part 1 of a series on Stacey Nemours fantastic Beginner’s Ultimate Flexibility Makeover Guide online course package. Check out the full post series below: Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility – Part 1 Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility – Part 2 Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility – Part 3 Stacey Nemour Beginners Ultimate Flexibility… Read More Stacey Nemour’s Beginners Ultimate Flexibility Makeover Guide – Part 1
Today I was inspired by my groceries. My summer system is to pack everything that is refrigerated in one bag, so the items can keep each other cool. Isn‘t that the greatest thing. A reminder that everything is interdependent, and how all relationships (to our environment, to everything/everyone one that is part of it, as… Read More Interconnection
I was introduced to the gorgeously green Oliwa Park in Gdánsk, Poland in June by Nailah, my lovely hostess at the Oriental Vibe festival. If you happen to be in Gdánsk, I recommend paying it a visit. You will find gorgeously old trees, zen-inducing duck ponds, a botanical garden, interestingly designed green corridors, a beautiful little cathedral… Read More Park Oliwski in Gdánsk
Today, June 23rd, is World Olympic Day 2019. According to Jagranjosh.com, this event is based on 3 pillars: Move Learn Discover A very fitting base for each and every art form I‘d say. What disciplines would your Art/Movement Art contain if it were part of the Olympics? For traveling dancers I would propose: Speedmakeup, trolleyrunning, suitcase lugging,… Read More Bling Olympics