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Darryl Edwards
26 May 2016
Play

The Importance of Play - part 1: No Play, No Gain

Darryl Edwards
26 May 2016
Play
The Importance of Play - part 1: No Play, No Gain

When was the last time you played?

I mean really played. You might regard organised sport as playtime or going to a party as play, but what I am actually talking about is play that is activity based on unadulterated and joyful movement.

Tagged: Health, Benefits of Play, Primal Play, Exercise for Kids, Importance of Play, Play, Exercise for Adults

Darryl Edwards
19 April 2016
Movement

The Benefits of Quadrupedal Movement

Darryl Edwards
19 April 2016
Movement
The Benefits of Quadrupedal Movement

Explore crawling and quadrupedal movement as forms of locomotion that challenge strength, coordination, mobility and movement control.

Tagged: Show, Research, animal walks, Physical activity, locomotion, Crawling, Primal Play, Quadrupedal, Start

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Evolutionary Biology and Human Movement
Evolutionary Biology and Human Movement

Evolutionary biology helps explain why human bodies developed the capacity for varied physical activity across different environments. In the Primal Play Method®, it explains why movement matters, the range of movement humans can perform, and how modern environments can reduce everyday physical activity.

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Cognitive Neuroscience and Active Play: The Science Behind the Primal Play Method®
Cognitive Neuroscience and Active Play: The Science Behind the Primal Play Method®

Cognitive neuroscience explains how movement interacts with attention, perception, decision-making, executive function and motor learning. In the Primal Play Method®, it helps shape how movement challenges the brain and body together, supports learning, and creates experiences people can adapt to and repeat.

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The Joy of Movement: How Natural Play Helps You Rediscover Your Body
The Joy of Movement: How Natural Play Helps You Rediscover Your Body

Rediscover the joy of movement by reconnecting with play, curiosity, and your body’s natural instincts. This article explores why traditional exercise often fails, how playful movement supports physical and mental health, and how to build a more enjoyable, sustainable relationship with movement.

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Signed copies of my books 📚 now at @afroribooks in Brighton.

What an incredible independent bookstore, full of culture, community and stories worth discovering.

Very happy to have my books Animal Moves and My First Animal Moves on their shelves.
Power dressing. Getting ready to speak today at Sussex University Exercise Oncology for Breast Cancer. On my way!

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I’ve seen a lot of posts recently talking about moving for the future.

For longevity.
For independence.
For the person we hope to be decades from now.

All good reasons.

But movement also changes how you experience today.

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