Movement Intelligence

Improve the way your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine communicate and coordinate with one another during both simple and complex movements.

Energy

Improve the way Qi flows through your body, beginning with your feet and their connection to the Earth.

Bouncing

Learn how to bounce! Discover how good it feels to train your feet and whole body to be springy, bouncy, and light with simple and complex bouncing patterns.

What is Big Toe Energy?

Big Toe Energy is comprehensive deep dive into foot health, strength, and longevity from both a Western and Eastern perspective. The curriculum consists of 5 lessons with 30 unique instructional videos covering things like: *self massage/myofascial release for the feet *the 33 acupoints on the foot and how to treat *how to strengthen the intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles *how to stand for improved Qi flow *how to integrate your feet into graceful, whole body movements *barefoot workouts training your feet and body to be springy & bouncy

Meet Ryan, Creator of Big Toe Energy

Ryan is the founder of Turtle Power Fitness, a holistic wellness company approaching health from multiple perspectives simultaneously. ( www.turtlepower.fitness ) Ryan is a non-binary Qi Gong and Movement Play instructor, Shiatsu Massage Therapist and non-diet, HAES-aligned strength coach who has been coaching since 2018. A lifelong dancer and daily Qi Gong practitioner, Ryan’s movement practice includes strength and conditioning, mobility and breath work, Qi Gong, Contact Improvisation, House Dancing, Movement Play, Capoeira, and the occasional dance performance. You can find Ryan taking classes at different Chicago dance studios, reading at various cafes in Rogers Park or Edgewater, or dancing and performing poetry under the name Zoe Shy on Instagram. 

Step by Step

  1. 1

    Chapter 1: Welcome, introduction + foot&ankle self-care

    1. Foot Shiatsu Free preview
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    Chapter 2: Waking up/Strengthening the foot&ankle

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    3. Standing Grabbing Stuff + Standing Arch Training Combo Free preview
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    Chapter 3: Standing Practice

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Ready to Step Up?

Take the first step towards a more light-footed life and jump in with both feet!