Awareness Through Movement #417

Preparation for rolling to sitting – PLAYFUL MOVEMENT

Buses in Elwood have huge signs on the sign with the word
“kinetic”, and sitting inside, I can feel the difference in the buses that do NOT have that word on the side.

The older, heavier creaky buses feel like being in a tank, every bump can be heard, and felt through the seats, whereas the new electric ‘kinetic’ vehicles feel much smoother going over bumps, the sway is much gentler in the seats.

Today, when I asked Grok about the kinetic effects of this lesson, it came back with this:

“The kinetic chain is like a team where every part
—feet, knees, hips, spine, shoulders—
cooperates for smooth action.
This lesson starts with simple rocking to wake up the chain,
then builds complexity by linking leg lifts with elbow support and pelvic rolls.
For someone unfamiliar with this concept,
it’s a gentle introduction to how a small move, like shifting a knee,
ripples through the whole body to help you sit up effortlessly.
By the end, standing and walking feel different
because the chain is better aligned and coordinated.

In essence, this 45-minute lesson rewires how you move
by connecting the dots between your body’s parts,
leaving you more comfortable,

aware,

and capable in your daily life.