Learn from the world's top master teachers of Pilates, Gyrotonic®, Feldenkrais and more.  Create your educational foundation and continue your learning at the  Body Mind Spirit Conference. . .

Description:  The spine is a masterpiece of design containing over one hundred joints and associated muscles and ligaments. How, then, is it possible that so many people suffer from debilitating pain associated with the spine?
Complex design requires conscious maintenance. Why do we have a spine in the first place? Why is it shaped the way it is? This workshop will explain spinal evolution, design and function using imagery and simple movement. A new embodied understanding of the spine will allow for all daily movement and exercise to benefit spinal health.

We will learn:

Exercises to strengthen the intervertebral discs, joints and muscles.
How the ligaments and discs interact to strengthen the spine.
The rotational and coupled motion dynamics of the spine.
Understand which cues in Pilates, Yoga and dance support optimal spinal function.
Why the spinal discs are force transducers.
How the spinal joints maneuver to create ease of motion and stability.
How to train the Iliopsoas muscle group to relieve lower back pain.
How to stand, walk and sit to benefit the spine.
What imagery is most useful when exercising the spine.
How we can transform our body image to create a healthier spine.