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Natural Mobility

I help people:
- Relieve chronic pain & tension
- Heal from & prevent injuries
- Move more naturally

The purpose of Natural Mobility is to help guide people in cultivating internal balance through the practice of movement and natural lifestyle. The desired result is to foster the ongoing development of practical strength, functional flexibility, and a deep sense of well-being, physical competence, and personal safety in both daily life and emergency situations. Natural Mobility strives to bring this shift of physical capability and personal development to as many people who are trying to make that shift as possible, writing regular articles and offering a lifestyle guide and tutorials for fundamental stretches, movements, and joint mobilization. For those who are in and around Toronto, in-person services are provided, which include group classes, personal training, and therapeutic treatments. These services are provided by Alex Schenker, MovNat Natural Movement Master Trainer, Bujinkan Shidoshi (martial arts instructor), and Licensed Shiatsu Therapist.

09/07/2025

Think your "supportive" shoes are helping? Science says they're ruining your feet.

We all know the feeling of kicking off restrictive shoes at the end of the day. But what if that relief is a sign of a much bigger problem?

Modern footwear, with their narrow toe boxes, elevated heels, and stiff soles are like a sensory deprivation chamber for your feet. It's like the foot version of wearing boxing gloves all day and expecting your hands to stay strong? This weakens your intrinsic foot muscles over time and leads to altered posture, and chronic pain.

The solution is a return to natural movement with minimalist footwear. This deep-dive article breaks down the science, debunks the biggest myths from the shoe industry, and shows how zero-drop, wide-toe-box shoes can restore your natural foot function.

Your shoes could be ruining your feet, and you may not even realize it. Modern footwear, with their narrow toe boxes, elevated heels, and stiff soles, have strayed far from what our feet need on a fundamental biological level. The design 'features' of modern shoes can weaken muscles, distort posture...

04/19/2025

Intrigued by breathwork, but overwhelmed by the number of approaches out there? Discover the science behind the different breathwork techniques and what works best for your intentions. Check out our complete guide!

Explore how breathwork methods like Wim Hof, Buteyko, box breathing, and more affect your nervous system, CO₂ tolerance, and performance—with science-backed techniques for stress, focus, and more.

04/13/2025

In case you missed my YT Live this morning:

Natural Attunement is the practice of harmonizing daily habits--movement, breathing, thinking, eating, and environmental interaction--with the fundamental bi...

04/02/2025

Here are 2 methods to climb a branchless tree like a palm tree.

Learn two effective ways to climb a palm tree in this quick tropical tutorial! 🌴In this short demo, I break down:✅ The Foot Hand Technique – Using the same ...

03/15/2025

When you think "healthy breathing", do you think big, full breaths, trying to take in as much oxygen as possible? What if I told you that taking in excessive oxygen actually reduces the oxygen delivery to your tissues?

Well, it turns out, that we need a proper balance of carbon dioxide in our blood in order to release oxygen from the blood cells. That means longer exhalations, and taking in a little less oxygen equates more oxygen being circulated and released throughout the muscles, organs, and brain.

The Buteyko Method is a breathing practice that aims to restore our natural breathing habits by using exercises to slow our rate of breathing, and switch to nasal breathing, both adjustments that contribute to a more balanced ratio of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, optimizing oxygenation of tissues.

Discover how restoring more natural breathing can improve your overall health. Read more here: https://wix.to/kvxEm1U

Breathing is one of the most powerful tools for influencing both our body and mind, and today, many breathwork practices are used for various purposes. Some systems involve specific exercises designed to stimulate certain physiological responses, but they aren't meant to be used as the default metho...

02/03/2025

Discover the power of pandiculation! This natural process not only releases tension but also restores your body's movement. Start tuning into your body's needs today! Read more: https://wix.to/ySQqKdt

Pandiculation is a built-in biological reset—a natural way to release tension, restore natural movement, and improve overall well-being.

01/26/2025

Feeling tightness or discomfort in your shoulders, chest, back, or arms? Join me in this full-length, guided self-Shiatsu routine to relieve shoulder pain, ease abnormal tension, and promote relaxation. In this follow-along session, I’ll show you simple yet effective Shiatsu techniques you can do at home to target key tension points and restore balance to your upper body.

Perfect for anyone dealing with stress, poor posture, or repetitive strain—this routine will leave you feeling lighter and more mobile. All you need is a comfortable space and your own hands. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Feeling tightness or discomfort in your shoulders, chest, back, or arms? Join me in this full-length, guided self-Shiatsu routine to relieve shoulder pain, e...

01/10/2025

This year, I have started a newsletter for my Shiatsu therapy clients. This newsletter includes self-care and wellness articles, video tutorials for self-treatment, updates on my practice and availability, and other great resources and bits of info.

Here is the first issue, that includes an article compiling all of the self-treatment and mobility tutorials that I have put out of YouTube, so check it out, and let me know if you may like to join.

A Path to Wellness Through Healing Arts

12/14/2024

Winter is touching down. How safe do you feel on an icy day? Learn how you can prevent winter injuries in this new article:

In this article, we’ll look at five of the most common winter injuries, why they’re risky, and how to protect yourself.

10/28/2024

Is athleticism and conventional fitness training really leading us to health, or is it leading us to injury and imbalance? In my latest article, I explore how fitness culture’s obsession with characteristics such as aesthetics, performance, and strength can harm long-term health.

This doesn't mean you have to stop doing the fitness activities you enjoy to be healthy, but it's a calling to find balance. What do you do for your self-care, mobility, and rest, leads to true, lasting well-being.

Athletes may be the best example for peak performance, but approaching that peak comes at a cost to their heath. For most professional athletes, the plan is to perform as intensely as possible until their bodies cannot hold up enough to compete with the best. Along the way, they ideally become successful enough that they can retire, but they are not prioritizing health longevity... Certainly not over performance. Given this case, if we are trying to be healthy and happy, is copying what athletes do for training the best way to go about this? I don't think so.

Are you trying to sabotage your health with your training approach, or build the most resilient, healthful body that will last a lifetime? Let’s break down the myths and get real about what should reflect true human fitness. Check it out!

Challenge some of the beliefs we hold about fitness, especially the ones that might be systemically pushing us in unhealthy directions.

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