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Description

In this online Pilates workshop Nikki Chrysostomou explores the lower leg from the knee to the foot. The toe bones are connected to the foot bone, the foot bones are connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bones are connected to the leg bone, and the leg bone is connected to the knee...

Nikki will be looking at posture alignment from the knee down to the foot, discussing tibia bowing, tibia torsion, bow leg and knock knee. This workshop begins reviewing basic anatomy on a skeleton, including the 4 compartments of the foot and leg. The workshop then progresses into exercises on the Mat and Pilates Equipment to help common leg alignment pathologies mentioned above.



Objectives

  • To develop a better understanding of the leg
  • To review and learn basic anatomy of the leg and foot including their four compartments
  • To develop a better understanding of 4 common misalignments of the leg: tibia bowing, tibia torsion, bow leg and knock knee
  • Learn the role of the arch of the foot and its structure of support
  • To observe and learn exercises to help balance the 4 compartments of the leg & foot and correct common misalignments
  • Develop simple cueing techniques and teaching skills

Concepts & Techniques

  • To improve leg alignment in weight bearing exercises
  • Develop leg & foot strength and flexibility in a safe environment
  • Correcting alignment to the best of the clients ability
  • Alternatives to equipment use demonstrated

Props & Equipment Used

  • Chair
  • Mat
  • Reformer
  • Small Props
  • Trap/Cad

Workshop Level

  • Advanced
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate


Duration & Access

This workshop is  approximately 1.75 hours  long and you have 30 days of access
(No expiration for Forever Access Members)
 
 

About Nikki Chrysostomou

NIKKI CHRYSOSTOMOU, started teaching dance and movement while assisting her dance teachers at the age of 13, which gave her the fundamental base of knowledge about the body and alignment. She is a Mas... Find Out More Other Workshops by Nikki Chrysostomou

Feedback on Lower Leg by Nikki Chrysostomou

" Nikki is so informative and wonderful to learn from. So many wonderful and creative movements to watch and share. "

Zoe F

" Well done... Very informative, well demonstrated, and the handout is very useful. "

Adrienne P

" Loved the workshop. Such important info--- loved the exercises for correcting each problem. Thank you. I think this is an invaluable educational tool. "

Cierra S

   

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