03/02/2026
Being aware of your body in your surroundings is called proprioception. Placing yourself continually in varying states of walking surfaces, angles and speeds helps to develop increased stability, especially when you need it!
5 Strange (but true) Things that Influence how you Move!
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1. Your vision (not just your feet)
Where your eyes look changes how your spine rotates, how weight shifts between hips, and even how your arches load. Try it: turn your head right while standing — notice how your right hip subtly accepts more weight.
Eyes → neck → ribs → pelvis → feet
2. Your breathing pattern
Mouth breathing, shallow chest breathing, or holding your breath quietly changes rib position — which alters pelvic tilt, glute access, and core timing.
Bad breath mechanics = altered movement mechanics.
3. Your jaw and tongue
Clenching your teeth or resting your tongue low changes neck tone and shoulder tension. That cascades downward into posture and gait.
Your bite literally affects your stride.
4. Emotional state (stress, urgency, fatigue)
When you’re stressed, your nervous system biases flexion and rigidity:
Shorter steps
Less arm swing
Stiffer hips
Reduced rotation
Your body moves differently when it feels unsafe — even if nothing “hurts.”
5. The surfaces you live on
Flat floors, cushioned shoes, chairs, and cars remove natural variability. Over time, your feet lose sensory input, hips lose rotation options, and your nervous system forgets how to adapt.
Modern convenience quietly reshapes movement.
Take Home Message
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Your body doesn’t move by muscles alone — it moves by information.
Lets go guys, you have a chance to move and feel the way you want!
