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:  How does the strength and intrinsic organization provided by the “trunk” core receive influence from the legs and feet and vice versa?  In this three-hour experiential workshop, lecture, release techniques, sensory exploration and exercise will be used to expand the concept of “core” to include the legs and feet. This workshop focuses on experiencing the plumb line, as it travels through the legs and feet, guiding us to the most efficient trajectory for both downward weight flow and the upsurge of ground reaction force, both essential components of effortless standing posture and effective use. What are the anatomical structures that most efficiently direct us to this pathway and how do we access their assistance? How do the muscles of the “true pelvis” assist in keeping the pelvic weight buoyed so that the “leg core” muscles can receive and transmit force? Principles of fascial connectivity, concentric/eccentric shaping, and use of conscious intention to manifest goals will be utilized for shedding light on these inquiries. Dynamic imagery will be used to help create a practical, usable class for introducing these concepts to your students.