Tensegrity and Resilience
If you have taken a class with me, you have likely heard the word ‘tensegrity.’ So, what is tensegrity? Tensegrity is a compound word comprised of tension and integrity. The idea of the tensegrity repair sequence (TRS) is to balance the tension in the body's connective tissue and muscles to allow us to move our bodies with more grace and ease. The TRS was created by Giowa Irwin, and I am honored to have studied it with my teachers Cathy Valentine and Flo Dedame. The TRS consists of repetitive, simple movements that build resilience in the body’s connective tissue as well as rehydrate them. When practiced regularly, the sequence can help restore range of motion to the shoulders, spine and hips. This practice is like a moving...