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The Best Way to Enhance Mobility, Posture, and Injury Recovery

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Apr 14, 2025
Steve Terry, creator of The Body Lever and a specialist in yoga and functional movement, shares transformative insights into enhancing mobility and posture. He discusses the importance of listening to your body for recovery and the connection between movement and environmental factors. With personal anecdotes, he emphasizes simple shifts in movement for massive improvements in physical health. The conversation also touches on the evolution of fitness practices and the role of mindfulness in personal growth.
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ANECDOTE

Origin of the Body Lever

  • Steve Terry created the Body Lever after struggling with chronic pain from a broken leg at age 13.
  • His experience with myofascial work and injury recovery inspired the innovative design.
ADVICE

Avoid Overholding Yoga Poses

  • Holding yoga poses too long can cause stagnation and injury due to prolonged lag forces.
  • Approach end-range positions carefully and avoid overextension.
INSIGHT

Repetitive Borrowing Leads to Injury

  • Borrowing movement from other body parts repeatedly can cause injury at weak spots.
  • Chronic pain often originates where repeated borrowing concentrates stress.
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