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Franklin Method Shoulder & Spine Workshop $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.) NPCP CECS Not offered

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Description

In this workshop with Tom McCook you will gain experiential knowledge and practical understanding of the relationship between the spine and the shoulder girdle in movement to support healthy movement and life-long well being. Tom will blend a Franklin Method lesson on the Spine and Shoulder Girdle with related Pilates Reformer repertoire for optimal learning and skill development. This workshop will help you to understand movement and effective cuing in a whole new way!


Objectives

You'll expand your understanding through touch, movement and lecture, the bone and muscle relationships of the shoulder girdle and spine. Specifically, where movement actually happens in the spine and how to use touch, imagery and movement to improve function.This is essential for tension release, postural improvements, strength, flexibility and greater efficiency of movement. We will combine the lessons with related Franklin Method ball exercises, corrective mat exercises and Pilates repertoire on the Tower, Reformer and Chair for health and performance. These is essential learning for both students and teachers lifelong wellness.

Concepts & Techniques

  • The design of the shoulder girdle
  • The design of the spine
  • Where movement happens in the spine
  • The different orientation of the facet joints
  • Movement and self touch of the shoulder girdle and spine
  • Corrective exercises on the mat for the spine and Shoulders
  • Hands on Corrections for each exercise
  • Specific exercises on the Reformer, Tower and Chair
  • For spine and shoulder girdle balance and conditioning

Props & Equipment Used

  • Balls
  • Chair
  • Mat
  • Reformer
  • Small Props
  • Stability Sling
  • Trap/Cad

Workshop Level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate


Duration & Access

This workshop is  approximately 1.9 hours  long and you have 30 days of access.
(No expiration for Forever Access Members)
 
 

About Tom McCook

Tom McCook, founder and director of Center of Balance in Mountain View, CA, is an internationally recognized fitness and movement specialist. Beginning his full time career in personal training in 198... Find Out More Other Workshops by Tom McCook

Feedback on Franklin Method Shoulder & Spine Workshop by Tom McCook

" Great examples of applying experiential anatomy and imagery. "

Deborah A

" Excellent workshop! "

Pamela K

" Great workshop! Excited to use this with clients and am feeling much more comfortable teaching and explaining questions about the shoulder girdle. Thanks! "

Abby H

" Lots of great ideas for clients with high neck and shoulder tension. Love the focus on finding the connection to the lower scap in order to keep tension out of the upper traps. Fantastic ideas and cues as always! "

Allie M

" This was a fantastic workshop, I loved all the anatomical visuals and cues it makes the movements so much more clear.Thank you! I'm looking forward to another one. "

Bobbi R

" This was very well explained, clear and understandable. Simple, yet thorough. "

Renee R

" Excellent information very helpful. "

Connie F

" Loved the course. "

Linda K

" Wonderful workshop! "

Ann K

" Very nice workshop clear and easy to follow with beautiful demonstration of cueing as well as execution by the model... "

Leighton R

   

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