Structural Training

Structural Training

First, we must start with the basics. Our body consists of bones, joints, tendons, muscles, cartilage, veins, and organs, each having its own function and place. Proper alignment is essential, but due to everyday wear and tear, our posture may adapt to poor work ergonomics and habitual slouching. So, we must correct ourselves during exercise.

First, we should check how our spine is aligned and if our thorax is open. Lifting our head from the neck and opening our thorax by lifting the solar plexus allows our shoulders to sink naturally into their sockets. However, often, we tend to pull our shoulders back, which misplaces our center of gravity and affects our mobility. Letting our heads lean forward and our shoulders cup into the front is unhealthy and prevents us from accessing our core power bank. We must be able to hold our body upright, allowing our center of gravity to pull everything into place and distribute weight in the middle of our body. The more our head is upfront or tilted, the more our spine is pressured to carry extra weight caused by the gravitational pull on our head.

Proper alignment enables our organs to function optimally, and our nerves have open passageways to their designated organs. Without any obstruction from misalignment and muscular pressure, our nervous system can function well, and we suffer less from mysterious illnesses that cannot be analyzed.

Proper alignment and postural positions are the basis for gaining the most functionality from our bodies. When energy can flow freely, our organs work as they should, and we use our skeletal structures to generate movement and power. Proper functionality in training helps sustain a healthy body and mind.

Proper alignment also affects the mind. When our posture is correct and our thorax is up and open, there is enough space for our lungs and heart to work correctly. Proper placement helps us generate deeper breathing and lets our hearts beat without external pressure. Neurologically, our body is also accessible for better functionality. 

Structural training is always mindful training; mindfulness keeps giving us positive growth in all aspects of our training. It helps us maintain a healthy body, prevent injuries, and improve recovery and sleeping scores.