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| I Pledge Allegiance to my Breastbone | $59.00 USD Register Now |
$39.00 USD
Forever Members enjoy early access, special pricing, and no expiration dates! If you’d like to take advantage of this special price, please add Forever Access here and then come back to this page to make your purchase. (If you have Forever Access - make sure you are logged in to make this pricing available.)
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NPCP CECS 2 until 02/02/2024 |
Previously PMA
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Description
Many of our clients come in complaining of neck pain which is exacerbated by our daily routines that include working at computers, driving, and sitting - all in a flexed spine and extended neck!
This workshop is about how to create better function in the neck and thorax, how posture informs this function and an in-depth review of the anatomy of the neck. With practical and Pilates-based applications, Lesley Powell demonstrates a variety of strategies that can be employed to bring more awareness and ease to the upper body.
Objectives
- Anatomy of the ribs, breastbone, and spine
- Improving the movement of the ribs
- Importance of breath
- How the diaphragm moves inside the ribs
- Observation of movement of ribs on client
Concepts & Techniques
- How Rib changes affect the shoulder girdle, core, and gait
- How the legs and ribs interact
- How to mobilize the thoracic spine from the breast bone
- How the ribs relate to the arms
- Applications to Pilates repertory
Props & Equipment Used
- Mat
- Reformer
- Small Props
- Trap/Cad
Workshop Level
- Advanced
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Duration & Access
This workshop is approximately 2 hours long and you have 30 days of access.
Forever Access members will have access for as long as their subscription is active.
(No expiration for Forever Access Members)
About Lesley Powell
Feedback on I Pledge Allegiance to my Breastbone by Lesley Powell
Featured Student Feedback
" There was a lot of information in this workshop. I appreciate all her imagery. This workshop has valuable content for my clients and my own body. "
Mary Sue C
" Great workshop. Interesting cueing that will be very useful to explain movement with a different perspective. Thank you! "
Marie-Josee P
" Amazing information. Explained beautifully. Grateful for your insights and observations!!! "
Veronica S
" I loved the workshop and have already started using the exercise personally in my own practice and with my clients. "
Marci R
" Thank you. I enjoy the in-depth knowledge. "
Boguslawa J
" I found this incredibly insightful. I enjoyed the subtle yet powerful change of focus within each movement and exercise explored. An excellent workshop thank you! "
Kyrie L
" Great breakdown and cues on how to articulate the spine better "
Heather R
" Understanding of the rib cage and its function for breathing and movement is very important! This workshop will help me as a teacher and my clients. Thank you "
Paula K