re.Balance: restoring physical equilibrium
the human body is designed to move- and to do so gracefully and efficiently!
it is also very adaptable- to both bad and good habits...
so yes, sitting for the majority of your day is bad for good movement!
"good posture" is a dynamic state of moving with the least of amount of effort rather than a precise set of rules for alignment...
the good news is- that despite our adaptations and habits, the body would prefer to move well, and is very open to learning how to be more efficient...
explore your movement potential- and feel better within your body
Pilates
Anatomy in Motion
NeuroKinetic Therapy
Ido Portal Method
study with the organizations above as well as bodywork techniques has given me the tools to guide you through your own movement exploration so that you can move with more grace!
it is also very adaptable- to both bad and good habits...
so yes, sitting for the majority of your day is bad for good movement!
"good posture" is a dynamic state of moving with the least of amount of effort rather than a precise set of rules for alignment...
the good news is- that despite our adaptations and habits, the body would prefer to move well, and is very open to learning how to be more efficient...
explore your movement potential- and feel better within your body
Pilates
Anatomy in Motion
NeuroKinetic Therapy
Ido Portal Method
study with the organizations above as well as bodywork techniques has given me the tools to guide you through your own movement exploration so that you can move with more grace!
the human body is designed to move- and to do so gracefully and efficiently!
it is also very adaptable- to both bad and good habits...
so yes, sitting for the majority of your day is bad for good movement!
"good posture" is a dynamic state of moving with the least of amount of effort rather than a precise set of rules for alignment...
the good news is- that despite our adaptations and habits, the body would prefer to move well, and is very open to learning how to be more efficient...
explore your movement potential- and feel better within your body
Pilates
Anatomy in Motion
NeuroKinetic Therapy
Ido Portal Method
study with the organizations above as well as bodywork techniques has given me the tools to guide you through your own movement exploration so that you can move with more grace!
it is also very adaptable- to both bad and good habits...
so yes, sitting for the majority of your day is bad for good movement!
"good posture" is a dynamic state of moving with the least of amount of effort rather than a precise set of rules for alignment...
the good news is- that despite our adaptations and habits, the body would prefer to move well, and is very open to learning how to be more efficient...
explore your movement potential- and feel better within your body
Pilates
Anatomy in Motion
NeuroKinetic Therapy
Ido Portal Method
study with the organizations above as well as bodywork techniques has given me the tools to guide you through your own movement exploration so that you can move with more grace!
re.Train: to teach (some body) new skills
Pilates & Movement
To me, Pilates is a Foundation,
it is Core support, and a base of Inner Strength
from which you can do all of the other things that you love to do in your life.
I think of Joseph Pilates as having been a most ingenious personal trainer.
Pulling from many exercise methodologies including gymnastics, boxing, and yoga he created a routine now taught in mat classes in studios and gyms around the world.
For those who needed a little support, he constructed equipment with springs and straps to allow access to muscles that one might not be able to target with full body weight.
The Pilates method demands movement from the center of the body, intentional yet efficient movement, encouraging core stability and balance.
The six principles of Pilates are Centering, Control, Concentration, Breath, Precision, & Flow.
For a more complete biography of Joseph Pilates, please visit the Pilates Method Alliance website.
Since his day and greater understanding of biomechanics, the Pilates community continues to add more depth, refinement, and understanding to the original method.
it is Core support, and a base of Inner Strength
from which you can do all of the other things that you love to do in your life.
I think of Joseph Pilates as having been a most ingenious personal trainer.
Pulling from many exercise methodologies including gymnastics, boxing, and yoga he created a routine now taught in mat classes in studios and gyms around the world.
For those who needed a little support, he constructed equipment with springs and straps to allow access to muscles that one might not be able to target with full body weight.
The Pilates method demands movement from the center of the body, intentional yet efficient movement, encouraging core stability and balance.
The six principles of Pilates are Centering, Control, Concentration, Breath, Precision, & Flow.
For a more complete biography of Joseph Pilates, please visit the Pilates Method Alliance website.
Since his day and greater understanding of biomechanics, the Pilates community continues to add more depth, refinement, and understanding to the original method.
Always Learning
I received my initial certification to teach Pilates in 2007 through Power Pilates.
My advanced education mentors are dynamic and motivated to share all they have learned (Rael Isacowitz, BASI Mentor Program), focused on the biomechanics of movement (like Kelly Kane) and the precision of the work (trainers from The Pilates Center of Boulder). I have also studied functional fitness, corrective fitness and biomechanics, which all contribute to my observation and perception of movement that I see.
I would describe my teaching style as loosely classical, following the classical system but adding variety that the body in front of me shows me that it needs.
I believe in allowing movement to happen first, and through movement incorporating the finer details that are integral to the Pilates method.
Expanding my education beyond Pilates,
I became more hands-on, studying Integrative bodywork and ART (Active Release Techniques).
Then I discovered NKT (NeuroKinetic Therapy) and AiM (Anatomy in Motion).
NKT helps to identify chronically overworked muscles in relationship to those that aren't working as well by addressing the neurological system and motor control, aspects of movement which are beyond our conscious control.
The AiM movement philosophy encourages the body to re-explore the relationship between center of mass and range of motion. I am now able to step back away from manual therapy and allow movement to help individuals rebalance their own bodies.
In March 2016 I attended a Movement-X workshop of Ido Portal, learning and expanding on movement quality and culture. An inspiring talk is on London Real with Ido Portal called Move or Die. The weekend workshop exponentially gave me tools to develop my strength, bringing more focus to the foundation.
My advanced education mentors are dynamic and motivated to share all they have learned (Rael Isacowitz, BASI Mentor Program), focused on the biomechanics of movement (like Kelly Kane) and the precision of the work (trainers from The Pilates Center of Boulder). I have also studied functional fitness, corrective fitness and biomechanics, which all contribute to my observation and perception of movement that I see.
I would describe my teaching style as loosely classical, following the classical system but adding variety that the body in front of me shows me that it needs.
I believe in allowing movement to happen first, and through movement incorporating the finer details that are integral to the Pilates method.
Expanding my education beyond Pilates,
I became more hands-on, studying Integrative bodywork and ART (Active Release Techniques).
Then I discovered NKT (NeuroKinetic Therapy) and AiM (Anatomy in Motion).
NKT helps to identify chronically overworked muscles in relationship to those that aren't working as well by addressing the neurological system and motor control, aspects of movement which are beyond our conscious control.
The AiM movement philosophy encourages the body to re-explore the relationship between center of mass and range of motion. I am now able to step back away from manual therapy and allow movement to help individuals rebalance their own bodies.
In March 2016 I attended a Movement-X workshop of Ido Portal, learning and expanding on movement quality and culture. An inspiring talk is on London Real with Ido Portal called Move or Die. The weekend workshop exponentially gave me tools to develop my strength, bringing more focus to the foundation.
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