Breath of Movement
tensegrity in motion
Breath has an immediate effect on respiratory gases and pH, and is responsible for fluid exchange at the cellular level. The interstitial free fluid pressure functions at a sub-atmospheric pressure of -3 mm Hg. It is the sub-atmospheric pressure that causes fluid to move from the capillaries into the extracellular fluid spaces and then, into the lymph channels. It is the movement of the lungs (expiration) that maintain the negative pressure of the lymphatic channels and cranium.
Breathing, when “allowed" to happen fully and without restriction, does so in an integrated motion that evokes very slight patterns or movement as seen with gait, due to the "reflexive" interplay of biomechanics with tensegrity. For example: stand up and place your weight distribution evenly on your feet with your arms by your side. Then, take 2-3 steps. Stop and repeat. Do the exercise a couple of times, and then click to continue.