The hand, our intention

The needle, our breath

The thread, our movement path

That sew the body’s movement potential together

If one does not have an intention, a goal or direction, in mind, then one’s vision is clouded, leaving stagnation and frustration in seeking true movement potential. The needle, one’s breath, is the guide that keeps us together, even when there are difficult spots to move through. If we lose the cadence of our breath, we lose our focus, unraveling ourselves into higher levels of fatigue. This loss of focus also pulls and tugs at our intention and makes us question where we are going. When we go back to our breath and keep our focus steady, we can push on. If the right thread is not chosen, the correct movement for our intentions, then we will fall apart along the path that we have chosen, for it is not suited for the task.

Find your honest intentions, practice breath awareness and focus, and choose the right movement path to get you where you need to go.

Those who can remain calm on the outside, making their movement effortless, even in the wake of intense bouts of movement, will be the one’s who must achieve higher levels of fitness and movement potential. Is it any wonder that the best athletes in any sport make their movement appear effortless, their gaze deadset and unwavering, their speech firm and monotonic?

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