Embrace each stage, from early touch to jumping rope, with mindful progress.
Embarking on your movement journey requires a mindful approach, starting with simple yet crucial steps. Find a clean space and lie down with your hand up, creating a barrier that prevents unwanted touch. Gradually, over 10 seconds every five days, build comfort in this position. Face down in a clean space is the next step, setting the foundation for a journey that evolves over weeks and months. After 4–6 weeks, allow yourself to be touched and, if needed, request it. By the 6th week, embrace the experience.
At the 9-month mark, ensure your caregivers respect your boundaries without being intrusive. Progressing to 15 months, engage in touching and being touched, fostering sensory exploration. After 18 months, give yourself the freedom to be pulled, put down, and picked up, building trust and coordination. As the months pass, request and receive help from caregivers, treating it like a holiday for your body. After 17 months, take your first steps toward walking, knowing that with time, you'll get there. At 18 months, attempt to stand and explore the world from a different perspective.
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By 2 years, challenge yourself to sit for a while, setting the stage for future activities. At 3 years, jump like a frog, initiating a playful approach to movement. By 4 years, stand, walk, run, perform back handsprings, backflips, and sit-ups, showcasing the vast potential of your body. Continue to refine your skills at 4 years by jumping, hopping, clapping, waving, and whistling, incorporating the dynamic element of a training jump rope for added excitement. As you progress, learn to sit for meals, stand in queues, and navigate different terrains.
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By 8 years, master the art of sitting nicely at a table, showcasing both control and coordination. Stand confidently if not in a queue, and by 10 years, confidently stand in queues, displaying a sense of discipline. With each passing year, refine your abilities – walking in a straight line by 12 years, mastering uneven terrain by 15 years, and walking forward and backward with forward rolls by 17 years. As you reach 18 years, celebrate your journey by jumping rope and walking on the spot, reflecting on the gradual and mindful progress achieved over the years.
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