What is pandiculation and why is it better than stretching?

Alena Winter • Naturopath & Nutritionist (BNHM, MNMHNZ) on Instagram: "It might look weird, but hear me out: pandiculation & non-linear movement is incredible for your mind & body 👇 Pandiculation is a term for the intuitive stretching & yawning that naturally happens after animals and humans (especially babies) wake from sleep. You might have seen your pet or child do this 👶 Non-linear movement is a term for movement that doesn’t follow any set structure🕺 Both of these allow your body to move

𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒓 | Pilates Educator c. 1994 on Instagram: "🤔 What’s EXTRA NEW in this edition… An exciting-new chapter that explores the strengthening and lengthening benefits of incorporating pandiculation - The tensing, releasing and relaxing of muscles - espoused by Joe - to discharge muscular tension and foster mobility. I explain pandiculation’s essential role in your neuromuscular health and how it unlocks more of Pilates’ benefits. 💪 I offer explanations and instructions for how