22/04/2026
š¤ M O B I L I T Y and/or F L E X I B I L I T Y š¤
This is an important decision I make each day and itās important I understand the difference between them and why I might choose one over the other at a given time.
For me, mobility is an active, controlled range of motion. Itās my ability to move a joint through its full range with strength, stability, and control.
Whereas flexibility, for me, is a passive range of motion. Itās how far a muscle can stretch without needing strength or control.
The interesting thing that I have discovered over the last decade or so, is that I donāt have to choose one in isolation or in preference over the other.
My body likes to mix it up and move between mobility and flexibility; between active and passive movement.
The key for me, is to really listen in and pay attention to what my WHOLE body is asking forā¦ what sensations and signals am I noticing that I can use to better nurture and nourish my whole body?
Today my head needed quietening, my body wanted to move but lightly, my heart felt joy and excitement (but some nervousness for my upcoming advanced kettlebell assessment!)
So I started slowly with breath and head movement, grounding into the floor, allowing the nervous system to settleā¦
It felt so good to move, with a breath focus; up and down, back and forth, over and under, circling and spiralling, left and right and diagonals, two feet and all fours, slower and quickerā¦
Aaaah! Much better āŗļøšš»š¤
Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher š§” Somatic Strength & Kettlebell Coach š§” Advanced Embodied Yoga Teacher š§” Somatic Breathwork Facilitator
