Tag Archives: safety

My Beach Vacation at Caveman Bootcamp

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I’m back from three weeks in Southeast Asia. Between the chaotic streets of Bangkok and sobering reality of Cambodia, I took a MovNat course on primitive movement. So, how was it? Gritty. On an island in Thailand, we studied how to lift large logs, climb trees, balance across high branches, swim in the ocean, run barefoot, defend ourselves, and much more. Our tropical, outdoor “gym” didn’t present flat terrains, measured weights or handles designed to fit our hands.  Instead we traversed Continue reading →

The 4 Causes of Injuries

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The New York Times article “How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body” sent waves through social media this week. My teacher, Glenn Black, was prominently featured warning against the perils of yoga asana. The article describes practitioners who took yoga beyond the edges of safety and sanity. Yoga reveals how our personality permeates our tissues. When we see ourselves clearly, we notice common and potentially injurious behaviors. Beyond the yoga mat, here are four ways to get hurt: The ego overcompensates. Continue reading →