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How I use the Five Tibetan Rites

A few years ago I received a writeup about the Five Tibetan Rites in PDF form as a bonus for purchasing an ebook about composting. It is an interesting story about an older man who learns five basic exercises that … Continue reading

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Phoenix Garage Gymnastics Rings Setup and Routine | Good Feeling Place

originally posted at https://www.goodfeelingplace.com/my-gymnastics-rings This year my wife got me a pair of rings for fathers day, exactly like the ones you can see to the right. I thought it was great but the only place I had to hang … Continue reading

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How to Hold a Handstand

originally posted at https://www.goodfeelingplace.com/how-to-hold-a-handstandSince I challenged the ASU men’s gymnastics team to a pommel horse circle competition a few months ago I’ve learned a great lesson about flexibility. I was training on a mushroom leading up to the day I … Continue reading

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The Key to Flexibility is Untimed Stretching

originally posted at http://www.goodfeelingplace.com/the-key-to-flexibility-is-untimed-stretching When I was a freshman in college, I sustained a head injury from a car accident which required me to relearn many basic functions, including walking, talking, and writing with a pencil. Arizona State University (where … Continue reading

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How to Overcome a Mental Block

Mental blocks can come in many forms, but they all get fueled by the thoughts we think. Writers get “writer’s block”, actors get “stage fright”, and gymnasts (as well as other athletes) can develop an irrational fear about one specific … Continue reading

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