Understanding Shoulder Cues in Yoga and Animal Flow
Understanding Shoulder Cues in Yoga and Animal Flowby Patricia J Hamilton During my Animal Flow Level 2 workshop, the instruction to elevate the shoulders in Bear made me revisit familiar [...]
A New Lens for Teaching Traditional Vinyasa
A New Lens for Teaching Traditional Vinyasa Bridging current insights from biomechanics and movement science with the timeless wisdom of yoga By Patricia Jimenez Hamilton Introduction Have you ever noticed [...]
Strong Hands, Strong Feet, Integrated Movement
Strong Hands, Strong Feet, Integrated Movement The science behind distal strength, sensory input, and the kinetic chain By: Patricia J Hamilton A scientifically accurate way to describe this concept is: [...]
Move Better Longer: Integrated Movement for Longevity
Movement Is Meant to Be Integrated: Rethinking Daily Movement Preparation Introduction Long before I formally studied mobility science, Animal Flow, joint-controlled mobility, athletic movement preparation, and functional training, I was [...]
Why Coaches Need Coaches
Why Coaches Need Coaches One of the most important lessons I’ve learned over decades in movement education is this: Even the best coaches need other coaches. Not because we [...]
Animal Flow: Why This Ground-Based Training Method Builds Better Athletes, Stronger Bodies & Smarter Movement
By Patricia Jimenez, E-RYT 500, Animal Flow L1, YACEP, ACE, ACSM, with 40 yrs. experience teaching mobility, strength training, sports conditioning, Barre and Yoga. Animal Flow is far more than [...]
Teaching Philosophy
Different Fields, Same Principles: How Psychology, Business, and Movement Intersect One of the most valuable things I learned in my enterprise sales career (selling software to Biotech and Pharma) had [...]
Breath Science in Movement: Why Yoga, Pilates, Strength Training, Dance and Sports All Teach It Differently
Breath Science in Movement: Why Yoga, Pilates, Strength Training, Dance and Sports All Teach It Differently Understanding the science of breath and how it supports stability, power and nervous system [...]
Mobility That Lasts: Why Stretching Alone Isn’t Enough
By Patricia Jimenez Hamilton, YACEP, E-RYT 500, ACSM, ACE, Animal Flow L1 Certified. Over 40 years of experience in the fitness and movement industryHealthy mobility isn’t simply about how far [...]
The Neuroscience Behind Vinyasa, Fascia, and Recovery-A fascia-informed perspective on recovery, elasticity, and intelligent movement
A fascia-informed perspective on recovery, elasticity, and intelligent movement: Many strong, active bodies — particularly after injury or periods of healing — retain range of motion but lose a sense [...]