Spiral Biomechanics is my current attempts at creating moving/posing systems that integrate the functions of a human movement system as simply as possible. I aim for complete body mastery. Of course, we will never get there, but we are running the opposite direction now. The first plateau goal seems to be increasing capacity for muscular control and basic sensory awareness. Next will be nervous system, and circulatory system. This requires that anybody interested must learn human anatomy and bring it to a sensory place. Anatomical book learning is important, but just memorizing the words is not enough. I create a 4D (3D plus the changing now of time) model of my body, like a hologram I project onto my body at will, calling up the structures and functions as I understand them so far. As we get more conscious of our bodies, we can start to unlock deeper layers of self-access, as long as we integrate what we have unlocked.

Spiral Biomechanics integrates the spine and pressure systems with movement and posture.

The spiral seems to be the shape defined by the integration of the X, Y, and Z planes from euclidean geometry; or the coronal, sagittal, and transverse planes of biomechanics. If we start searching for spiraling patterns we can center our awareness in the full complexity, then break things apart into the three right-angle dimensions for more detail.

The other primary shape of connections I look for is the loop/membrane category. These can also be thought of as separable systems. I look for patterns of connection that attempt to self-regulate to external influences. Any postural or movement patterns that stays the same, ignoring the unique demands of the moment, evidences a mechanical, mental, detached, inorganic approach to holding and moving our bodies. There is no need to strictly avoid the mental when working with the body. The mental is very useful. The issue for most of us is the inability to bridge the mental with the rest of the body.

Posture and Movement. There are two basic functions of muscles: tonic and phasic. Tonic contractions are those that are held for a long period of time, for posture. They can be thought of as our movement base. Phasic contractions are those used for movement. What about repetitive movement? Good question. I reach towards increasing future freedom of action across these two poles of muscular usage. Tonic contractions probably have a closer relationship with the ongoing development of the skeletal system and lower brain centers, phasic contractions probably have a closer relation relationship with the higher brain centers.

There are three movements basic to our existence: gait, breathing and heart beating. These are the fundamental rhythms of our lives. What songs are they singing? How free are these rhythms? When was the last time you listened to them? Played with them? Worked with them?