Linkd On The Floor Trainings

LINKd Principles

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  AWARENESS is knowledge and understanding of the state of one’s body and their environment. As one stands in front of a mirror, one may be aware of physical attributes (shape, size, contour, etc). One may also be aware of emotional senses (joy, relax

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  INTENTION means a determination to act in a certain way. Applied in MOVEMENT, Intention should precede the movement itself, bringing the whole “you” into the action or movement. Moving with Awareness will help keep you on track with your initial Intention. Intention fosters movement that is meaningful and organized

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  TENSEGRITY refers to a combination of tension and integrity. When thinking about Tensegrity occurring in the human body, the integrity of the bones of the skeletal system can be viewed as floating and moving within an interconnected network of connective tissues under balanced tension

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  MASTERY OF MOVEMENT LINKd refers to Mastery of Movement as a state in which your Intention is carried out through movement with ease, elegance and the least amount of effort required. It is the ability to reverse or change the movement direction and cadence at any given time with fluidity and control. True Mastery should feel easy, accessible, and is not associated with any strain or struggle.

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  RHYTHM is defined as a regular and repeated pattern of movement or sound. Rhythm changes with Intention. Stimulation for rhythmic movement can come from external sources (music, manual applications, using equipment such as the Virtue Pulley Tower pulleys or straps) or from internal sources (heart beat, respiration, circulatory system). Rhythmic movements can be used to promote relaxation and a release of tension