One of the most fascinating aspects of jazz is improvisation; the ability/skill to release a stream of creativity through an instrument or through the voice as in scatting. However, this skill is primarily cultivated through many hours of daily practice of scales, chords, arpeggios, and much more..

The SpiralFlow improvisation video I uploaded, is based on the above principles. We are using our body as the instrument and the joint mobility drills are the scales that gradually begin to shape our own “sound”. The video is just an example of what you can do as you make each routine your own. Aside from being relaxed and keeping a good breathing pattern, there is no set sequence while improvising. You can move in whatever direction your mind guides you..

I have found SpiralFlow improvisation very liberating. It allows me to experiment without the fear of injury and without the need to conform to anyone’s choreography. I can repeat the same drill as long as I need to until my mind visualizes the next drill and then it is just a matter of finding an easy and graceful entry into the next joint or joints. There is really no right or wrong except for not trying at all..

I am very happy with the feedback I’ve been receiving from the members and hope that joint mobility exercises become a central theme in your exercise program..

Fernando

With all of the products currently on the market for pain and joint health it can become quite confusing. What herbs or supplements can the average consumer use to help in an overall health program? The purpose of this article is to help with distilling the overwhelming amount of data and products down to the the top ten. This may be useful for those who are looking for a simple guide to the currently available products, and how to use them.

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The Boomer Generation has come to age. In 2009, the first boomers turned 65 and every 8 seconds a boomer turns 50, making it the fastest growing demographic group in America currently numbering around 78 million strong.

With the rising cost of conventional health care, we are seeking ways to keep our bodies and overall health in the best condition possible through alternative medicine, exercise and nutrition. I aim to provide relevant information on these subjects.

It is my conviction that all exercise programs, especially those geared towards the Boomer generation, need to emphasize the importance of joint health. Far too often, the focus is on weight loss, and while losing weight is important, Boomers need to pay special attention to joint health. After all, exercise will always involve the use of joints and if these are not in good condition, injury is inevitable.

The SpiralFlow™ Method is a step by step approach to joint mobility and targets the main 18 joints of the body in a systematical and practical way. It is a suitable training adjunct to anyone’s fitness regimes.