Relationship between Adrenal Glands and Core Support

We don't often think of our endocrine glands as offering us support in our alignment and movement. We are usually instructed to make adjustments through our skeletomuscular system. However, initiating movement in the muscles and bones without the support of other body systems can end up being mechanical and restrict our movement.
In this clip, Bonnie shows how going to the embodiment of some of the lower glands, in particular the adrenals, and their relationships to the skeletal system can free our spine and offer a deeper support for our muscles than just going to the muscles themselves.
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The material in this video is presented for informational and educational purposes only. The examples demonstrated in this video are intended to be done with ease and without pain or force. However, as with any movement or exercise program, please consult your physician/health care provider as to whether the exercises and techniques in this video are suitable for you. This is especially important for people with specific concerns such as people who are pregnant, people with injuries, and those with other health or movement considerations.
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[@ItsAllGoodGames]

What does Bonnie mean by "adrenals", her language implies she incorporates them somehow to stand up, like its a choice, how does one choose NOT to use the "adrenals"? An elaboration would be nice.

[@AwesomeG]

she’s talking about the adrenal glands which sit on top of your kidneys

[@AwesomeG]

using your muscles rather than moving with your core is how you choose not to use your adrenals. repeat her movements and you will feel the difference

[@ItsAllGoodGames]

Moving "with your core" is moving with muscles too, so your statement "using your muscles rather than moving with your core" makes no sense to me, unless youre trying to say "use these muscles and not those other muscles" "adrenals" arent' muscles either way are they? how do you "use" them. @@AwesomeG

[@AwesomeG]

@@ItsAllGoodGames yes, correct. but you're thinking of this too logically. in your head too much. you have to feel your way through it. like walking in the dark until your eyes adjust. do the same movements she did. don't just move your legs and core muscles. another way of saying it: move with your lumbar spine and you will feel the energy move from your spine to your muscles. you will move more like water and less like a robot.

[@ItsAllGoodGames]

Im a student of the feldenkrais method, so im on the same page with you at least partially. @@AwesomeG

[@guilhermesmonteiro7344]

How can I know that I'have engaged my adrenals during the movement?

[@madeleinegrayson8372]

Of you mean when you go to stand up, I think it's a much smoother, easier movement.

[@ItsAllGoodGames]

@@madeleinegrayson8372 a smoother easier movement implies more refined usage of the musculature, what do the adrenals have to do with it?

[@mattcarlson8262]

Have everyone following you by doing the same thing would be a more memorable experience, rather than just writing about it in a notebook. You have lots of space, use it ! Get those people on their knees !

[@silentbliss7666]

How do you know that they didn't do a group practice after this?