The Art of Manliness #508: Break Out of Your Cage and Stop Being a Human Zoo Animal
May 15, 2019
Erwan Le Corre, founder of the MovNat system and author of "The Practice of Natural Movement," shares his insights on rediscovering our innate physical capabilities. He discusses how modern lifestyles limit our movement, turning us into 'zoo humans.' Erwan emphasizes the mental and physical health benefits of natural movement, advocating for a return to diverse, instinctual activities. He offers practical tips for integrating these movements into everyday life, encouraging listeners to reclaim their freedom and vitality through active engagement with their environment.
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Defining Natural Movement
- Natural movement encompasses skills like crawling, balancing, lifting, and defending oneself.
- These skills are instinctual and universal to all humans, similar to how a mountain lion moves to survive.
MovNat: A Method for Natural Movement
- MovNat is a method designed to teach and refine natural human movement skills.
- It turns innate abilities into mastered skills through technique and practice, like learning MMA.
The Zoo Human Predicament
- Many adults have forgotten or never fully developed basic natural movements due to cultural influences.
- This "movement poverty" negatively impacts physical and mental wellbeing.
