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146: Ankle Mobility Training

Most people don't really think about training ankles, toes, and feet directly. These are important parts of the body.Worthy of specific training. 146: Ankle Mobility[ 1 min watch ] How do you train ankles and feet? What works for you? - Jeremy psIn case you missed it 👇Fire Jar 145: Circus Training.

My favorite part of sending this newsletter is getting your replies. Here's what one reader shared after my most recent parenting post. 143: Parenting Thoughts (V)[ 1 min read ] I need input! I'm thinking about writing + drawing a (physical) book / zine. What should it be about?What styles should I explore?Who should I collaborate with? (hit reply and let me know) - Jeremy psWant to hear a baby + toddler talk to each other?

This is a follow-up video to my last wrists and hands series. About training wrists, grip, and fingers etc. 142: Wrists and Hands (II)[ 1 min watch ] How do you train wrists / hands? Curious what works for you. - Jeremy psThanks to everyone who bought Fire Jar prints! There are still some available if you're looking for a holiday gift idea.

I'm launching a pop-up print shop. You can buy original prints from my 100-day drawing project. Free shipping, worldwide. Buy Prints ($40)🛒 In case you missed it :Here's why I made these drawings. Thanks for your support! - Jeremy

Earlier this year, I completed a 100-day drawing experiment. Here are some reflections on the process. 141: Drawings - Retrospective[ 2 min read ] Stay tuned :I'll be launching a pop up print store in the next few weeks. Physical prints coming soon! - Jeremy psTwo weeks ago, I asked about your fav childhood books. Here's what readers shared.

Earlier this year, we had another baby. Here are some reflections on moving from one --> two kids. 140: Parenting Thoughts (IV)[ 2 min read ] I'm curious :What makes a good parent? What makes for a good childhood? - Jeremy psIn this same series: Part III Part II Part I

A sequel to my last video. Guest-starring our infant son. In the chest carrier. 139: Dad Floor Mobility[ 30 sec watch ] Relevant to everyone who needs to gets up and down while carrying things! - Jeremy psMissed Fire Jar 138? Start there.

A fun mobility challenge: Get up and down from the floor, in different ways. Without using your hands. 138: Floor Mobility Flow[ 1 min watch ] Get creative Experiment with the different transitions. Let me know how it goes! - Jeremy psThis one pairs well w/ Sitting Positions.

This is a mindfulness exercise. Short. Simple. Portable. Powerful. 137: Four Senses[ 1 min read ] Give it a try Take a few breaths and identify : One smell Two sensations Three sounds Four sights Let me know how it goes! - Jeremy psI'm totally hooked on "Succession".

This is a helpful way to break down your physical practice into a few tangible areas. 136: Movement Framework[ 1 min read ] Does this model resonate? Curious what thoughts / Qs this sparks. - Jeremy psThis is one of my favorite Fire Jar mailbags - an old one. But timeless. I love your crowdsourced replies! 📬