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Description

Almost all our daily tasks require holding our spine in a static, compressed position: whether it’s driving, sitting in front of the computer, standing and even sleeping! But yet our whole body craves movement. While the semicircle exercise on the reformer is an excellent forum for increasing mobility and stability in the spine, if you’re an instructor of mixed-level group reformer classes, you already know how difficult it is to teach this exercise. This workshop will teach you creative corrective exercises that establish the neuromuscular connections needed to safely teach and practice semicircle. Prepare to embark on a joint-by-joint adventure that playfully challenges you to map your body from the inside out. As an instructor, you will discover your own spinal blind spots and weak links and understand how to help your students uncover their own. Leave with the tools to nurture and strengthen your spine from the inside out and help your students do the same


Objectives

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the component parts of the semicircle exercise.
  • Observe Trina teach how deconstruction patterns can become a framework for embodied knowledge.
  • Learn breathing techniques and sensory feedback methods that facilitate awareness of the spine and pelvis.
  • Help your students advance safely in a group reformer class while incorporating creative movement practices and common sense biomechanics.
  • Learn how to utilize directions of movement, bony landmarks and fascial continuities to boost your creativity every time you teach! 

Concepts & Techniques

  • Discover open/closed chain spinal articulation regressions and progressions to enhance your students' "inner GPS" system.
  • Learn how the Pilates Deconstructed™ exercise called “The Wave” can help you and your students embody the spine/pelvis portion of the semicircle.
  • Develop glute/hamstring activation while exploring differentiation of the lumbo-pelvic hip complex.
  • Uncover the fascial connections of the diaphragm, iliopsoas, and quadratus lumborum.
  • Understand the concept of scaption as a prerequisite for maintaining integrity of the shoulder girdle in the semicircle.
  • Gain an understanding of deconstruction principles that utilize footwork and knee tracking as a "kinesthetic link" to bridging with open/closed chain spinal articulations.
  • Improve your proprioception of the metatarsophalangeal joint and first ray in preparation for the semicircle.

Props & Equipment Used

  • Balls
  • Reformer
  • Small Props

Workshop Level

  • Advanced
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate


Duration & Access

This workshop is  approximately 1.3 hours  long and you have 30 days of access
(No expiration for Forever Access Members)
 
 

About Trina Altman

Trina Altman, B.A., NCPT, received her training through STOTT PILATES® and is an E-RYT 500, YACEP®. She’s the creator of Yoga Deconstructed® and Pilates Deconstructed®, which take an interdisc... Find Out More Other Workshops by Trina Altman

Feedback on Pilates Deconstructed® Undulations and Innovations by Trina Altman

" So informative! "

Maricarmen W

" Great workshop. Loved the breakdown and full explanation of chosen exercises. I will revisit often... "

Alison W

" Excellent course and a great teacher. I will use this info in my practice. "

Stacy B

" Like the TURE concept . Plus the Deconstruction of human movement. Many things will be helpful in teaching and observing . Thank you! "

Vicky M

" Great workshop- Well organized and clearly articulated. "

Christina B

" Wonderful workshop! I love the connection of the exercises to the anatomy, and the application of the anatomy to the moving and thinking through the movements. I'm inspired to deconstruct and then reconstruct my approach to semi -circle! Thank you Trina! Your approach to teaching is inspiring to me! "

Maria G

   

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