Experience Animal Flow. A dynamic journey of movement

The 6 Components

Animal Flow includes a range of movements and combinations that are grouped into categories we call the “Six Components.” Each Component is designed to elicit specific results. The Six Components can be mixed and matched in many ways, allowing you to incorporate one, some, or all of them in your workouts. These include:

Wrist Mobilisations

Wrist mobilisations are simple yet effective movements used to prepare the hands and wrists for the challenge of Animal Flow. Healthy wrists are so important to the success of both novice and experienced flowists, that it’s always our first component.

Activations

Our activations are a way of “waking up” the body and encouraging it to communicate with itself. We also see the activations as a way to bring conscious awareness to your body and its interaction with the ground. The AF practice uses two activation positions, Beast and Crab, which are foundational forms in the overall program.

Form Specific Stretches

The goal of the FSSs is to encourage a combination of flexibility and stability (i.e. mobility) throughout the entire body, building “strength through motion.” Each FSS begins in one of our animal base positions and moves through various end ranges of motion. These movements may be used as conditioning tools or integrated into Flows.

Travelling Forms

Traveling forms are our animal locomotive movements. They represent the way we mimic animals to improve the function of the “human animal.” The basic traveling forms are known as the ABCs of animal movements: Ape, Beast, and Crab, along with their variations.

Switches & Transitions

The S&Ts make up the bulk of the “flow” in the AF practice. These are dynamic movements that can be linked together to form endless combinations or can stand alone as a powerful exercise or drill.

Flows

Flows are predesigned sequences where movements are linked together to create a continuous series of motion. Learning a Flow for the first time can be a workout in itself, as we recommend practicing each movement before putting them together into the Flow. Once you’ve learned a Flow, you can decide how you would like to use it as your complete workout or integrate it into your regular workout style. How you make the most of your Flow practice is truly up to you.

Is Animal Flow good for beginners?

Absolutely! Animal Flow exercises can be scaled to different fitness levels. You can modify movements to make them easier or harder, depending on your ability.

Do I need any equipment for Animal Flow?

Nope! Animal Flow is a bodyweight exercise program, so you don’t need any weights or machines. All you need is a comfortable space to move around on the floor.

Sounds interesting, but what if I’m not flexible enough?

Don’t worry! Animal Flow is designed to improve your flexibility over time. Listen to your body and gradually increase your range of motion as you progress.