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Aussie Soul Sister
October 21, 2015 - 5:54pm
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Hi Take2,
Hi Take2,
I haven't checked the up -hill, down - hill analogy before answering this.
I believe climbing up and down stairs can be more of a challenge for pop.
The other day I was walking up a noticeably uphill concrete path next to some shops and I observed that my whole torso was leading me in the upright WW posture and it was so much easier, energy wise, (and my organs were protected) to walk that way. The angle of the organs in the WWP are protected from gravity in general.... I notice that I walk that way all the time now... I love how much power & strength and yet how relaxed I feel in WWP!
What made me observe myself more, was the lady I passed who was hunched over, head down and struggling to get up the hill... I notice that with people walking up my street which is a hill with their heads forward & down, and a bent spine.... and their gait.... :(
Christine does discuss the use of walking poles for very hilly terrain and also ladies recovering from hip dysfunction for their everyday walking.
I also read/heard this week that doing exercise on different terrain like you, is great for training the body to adjust as it goes for balance, strength and variety of challenges for overall better physical health and capability. That is why I am pleased that my parents go walking in nature & balance on stepping stone paths along the way...
That is my recent observation......& Christine's Blossom series has some great information for those who want to go deeper into the functions of WWP...
Hope this helps,
All the best,
Aussie Soul Sister
Take2
October 22, 2015 - 12:33pm
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Great info
Thanks, Aussie Soul Sister. You have made several good points, I especially noted the "what not to do" descriptions you gave.
While walking the other day, I took the incline path whenever possible, and tried my best to keep WW posture. I even ran on toes up several inclines. The next day I was very symptomatic, which was discouraging. I don't know if it was related to my walking form, or not.
When going on an incline, does your WW posture have you leaning forward somewhat into the effort, as you walk?
Aging gracefully
October 22, 2015 - 1:22pm
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Hi Take2,
Hi Take2,
The thing I noticed in the beginning when the posture wasn't quite as strong for me, it didn't take much for my cervix to slip down on the incline hill. Hubby and I would go for hikes, and when I got to the top of the hill, I would have a quick look around to make sure no one was around! And then, do a jiggle and firebreathing. I did that usually about the top of every hill I went up, as long as I didn't have an audience.
After time and strengthening of the posture, I have been able keep my cervix up much more, and haven't had to go through all that effort.
Christine does show some incline walking running in some of videos, first aid for prolapse, I believe, and others. Good references.
As with all this work, it does take time to see these results happening.
Take2
October 22, 2015 - 2:04pm
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Helpful
Thank you AG, your response is helpful for me. So, you also feel some symptoms after walking uphill. And (no doubt you understand) thank you, for acknowledging the quirky aspect of having to find privacy for firebreathing. Did you explain this all to your hubby and firebreathe around him? I have so far noticed no improvement from jiggling.
Yes, I have seen the brief clip of Christine going up a hill. I've watched it several times, but will do so again.
Aging gracefully
October 22, 2015 - 2:30pm
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Jiggling by itself really isn
Jiggling by itself really isn't all that helpful without the firebreathing behind it. I have been though that too, just trying to get a quick fix jiggle in here and there. No, doesn't quite do it.
Jiggling, firebreathing, And then stand tall in whole woman posture. Ya, it doesn't work at first, but you notice little by little the subtle positive changes.
I was embarrassed at first to do it in front of him, but we both got over it quickly!! I wanted to take those hikes in the woods with him, and that was the only way I could do it. Like I said, it really isn't a problem for me anymore. Strong posture does take care of that.