Primer

Good morning from Toronto!

I hope this finds you well and in great health!

This past Saturday, I purchased a large 6x8 goor canvas for Above Ground art supplies next to OCAD.

It has probably been over a decade since I held a paintbrush. Before the creative process can truly begin, a primer must be laid. Three layers of Gesso to be exact. Three layers to prime the canvas to allow the paint to adhere to the canvas.

These three layers are a foundation. We lay a foundation before we build a house. We lay fresh soil before seeds can be sewn. We lay the foundation of movement patterns and strength training before we lift 100 pounds over ahead. A strong foundation of neurologic and functional movement patterns are necessary for a joint by joint basis before we get to play in our body!

A functional test of golf is to stand with your feet shoulder width apart and rotate to face the back of the room. You should be able to see both your shoulders from the front of the room. If not, what in your foundation a.k.a. your spine is impeding your ability? Do you even know there is a break down in your foundation? The foundation must be primed before play can occur otherwise cracks and injury showup.

If you would like more to work on your foundation, beginnin in your hips, try this video for hip CARs to keep your hips lubricated and mobile!
https://youtu.be/opHlyBdCeRk