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Core-Distal Connectivity
Core-Distal Connectivity
Core-Distal movement means moving from your center (core) outward to your arms, legs, and head.
Your core = center of support
Before you move confidently, your body needs a sense of its center.
How to care for your Core:
Nourish your body with rest, food, and hydration
Activate muscles gently - no forcing
Remember: you are the center of your movement space
Align your physical center with your sense of purpose and intention
Movement becomes easier when it starts from the center and flows outward.
Graphic above inspired by Making Connections (Hackney, 2002). Illustration of core-distal. Illustration created by the author using Procreate (2026).
Core-Distal Support in Daily Activities
Try using your core when:
Reaching for objects
Pulling a shirt over your head
Sitting while reaching
Standing up from a chair
Key Musculature of the Core:
Rectus abdominis
External abdominal obliques
Internal abdominal obliques
Transverse abdominis
Psoas major
Illustration of core musculature. Adapted from Anatomy and Physiology 2e by OpenStax, CC BY 4.0. Re-illustrated and modified by the author using Procreate (2026).
SESSION TAKEAWAY
The core is a living, flexible support system. When movement begins from a connected, supported center, it becomes easier and more expressive.
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