Earth Hugger – The Thriving Child

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BALANCED BRAIN ~ THRIVING CHILD

Kim Lowack

Earth Hugger

This exercise is a continuation of the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR)

Technique:

Laying on the stomach (prone) your child will press down with their hands and "hug" the earth while lifting their chin off the floor and holding for 5 seconds- for 5 cycles
Laying on the back (supine) your child will press down with their hands and "hug" the earth while lifting their chin off the floor and holding for 5 seconds- for 5 cycles

Frequency:

1-2 x daily

Undesired observations: Exercise is not complete until the below observations or gone:

Holding breath
Complaints of neck fatigue
Shoulders lift when head lifts
Legs are tense
Arms move out of the "T" position.