Flo Motion
In
the first phase of learning Flo motion, one becomes acquainted with the
body dynamic, that is, the kinesthetic sense of awareness. The
first lesson is composed of eight primary or foundational movements
that form the basics of the Flo movement system. Each of the
movements are done in a stationary position with an emphasis that all
movements originate from the ground and move spirally upward. At
first one may feel that it’s an upper body workout, but as the movement
patterns become more familiar, it soon becomes obvious that every
aspect of body mechanics is being used. As one masters the first
lesson, each movement can connect to another movement in a fluid way
allowing the series of movements to interchange from one wave to
another. The primary movements of the first lesson are contained
in all moving activities: walking, running, turning, sports,
martial arts, dance, throwing, catching, yoga etc. Twenty minutes a day
exploring the eight basic movements will serve as a cross training
curriculum for any sports conditioning, or as an effective exercise
program for daily fitness.
Whatever degree of knowledge one may have of their body awareness
will easily be accessed in learning the Flo. Flo Motion’s primary
movements are inherent in all forms of movement. For example to
teach a person skilled in Karate, the teacher and Flostudent will
connect at the point of familiarity, that is, the theme of Karate will
begin to connect movements with his own form and begin to
identify the similarity. The same will happen with dancers, athletes
and performance artists. A skillful Flo instructor has an
opportunity to access resources from all movement sectors, enabling
his/her ability to communicate movements in a language more suitable to
individual needs.
The second phase of Flo
motion is adding new movements to the primary movements. From a
stationary position, steps are added in all directions: forward,
backward and sideways. More emphasis is placed on internal
awareness such as the rhythm of breath and the moving center of gravity
in relation to the centrifugal path of the water. The more adept
one becomes in using the Flo, the more selections of movements will
naturally unfold. In the second phase of movements the user will
clearly move from the ground-up as pivoting on the heels and shifting
weight become an area of focus. Exploring internal awareness with the
Flo movements will obviously make it a body/mind system. In fact,
when enough movements are learned and the sound of the water through
the bag is soft and soothing, the practitioner will experience a
rhythmic Flo state. We call this first experience a perfect
wave: that is, when you don’t know if the water is moving you or
you are moving the water. This experience of a perfect wave is
the same as what an athlete describes as peak performance, or being in
the Zone. After clearly experiencing a perfect wave the second
phase is complete.
The third phase of Flo
Motion is when the practitioner combines patterns of movements in the
expression of Improvisation. Flo patterns are a series of
movements that are intricately interchangeable. Each pattern
consists of at least three different movements that flo easily into
each other. At this junction, the practitioner makes a connection
of very complex movements from the basic primary movements. In
the third phase of Flo motion, the practitioner learns to connect a
variety of movements and moves spontaneously. At this level of
creativity the water in the Flo assumes the role of the teacher and the
practitioner becomes an adept in free flo motion. With full
kinesthetic awareness of the movements, a flo practitioner can begin a
new experience by returning to basics and teaching the Flo to new
comers. The amount of time
for a practitioner to experience all three phases of Flo Motion
training depends on the level of kinesthetic awareness one has.
The more resources one has available, the easier it will be to develop
the skills needed to learn. Professionals like physical
therapists, occupational therapists, bodyworkers etc. already have
knowledge of the body and how it moves with greatest efficiency.
As soon as they grasp the concept of Flo~motion in their own bodies
they can teach simple movements in their rehab practice. I
recommend that anyone who wants to teach Flo~motion get acquainted with
the body structure by studying Anatomy and Physiology, the teachings of
Moshe Feldenkrais, Thomas Hanna, Ida Rolfe, Judith Aston, Ron Kurtz and
Matthias Alexander. The more information one has of the body
intelligence, the more effective the teaching will be. The
possibilities are endless…..Go with the Flo! The
enclosed video clip demonstrates the art of Flo Motion. This
movement system is easy to learn and can enhance the performance of any
movement art such as in sports, dance and martial arts. The
movements all begin from the ground up and the water is a constant
feedback to the user’s core center or center of gravity. Any
complete movement of Flo motion involves the participation of both
hemispheres of the brain and body equally. Because of this unique
whole body movement any natural movement can be replicated and
perfected, even the evasive golf swing. This movement system is a
new step in the evolution of movement and acts as a cross training tool
for any sport whether individual or team related. Flow Motion: East meets West and blends linear with creative. Wai Chi: the art of water dancing. Flow Motion: The Movements Flow Motion - The Movements #1 and #2 Flow Motion - The Movements #3 and #4 Flow Motion - The Movements #5 and #6 Flow Motion - The Movements #7 and #8 If
you are interested in learning the Flo Motion Movement System leave a
message on this website. Presently I have a limited supply of
bags and I am looking to train potential teachers. Enjoy the
video….Ron Click Here to View Video 
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