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Shoulder Release & Balance $39 Register Now $29 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.)

This workshop offers 4 PMA CECs upon completion and passing of the required quiz.

(Please remember, the PMA accepts a maximum of 12 online CECs toward their bi-annual 16 CEC requirement. Details.)

Description

Jean Sullivan teaches her method of rebalancing the shoulder girdle through a series muscle release techniques and movement training. Learn what muscles are often tight and restricting essential movement patterns and how to restore the motor control necessary for healthy shoulder mobility.

Objectives

  • Learn to see imbalanced movement patterns in the shoulder girdle
  • Learn release techniques for commonly tight muscles that interfere with shoulder function Introduce new movement patterns to support improved muscle recruitment
  • Learn exercise progressions that build flexibility and strength throughout the shoulder girdle
  • Take away verbal and tactile cues that help your clients improve their shoulder mobility and alignment


Concepts & Techniques

  • Restore mobility and functional movement in the shoulder girdle
  • Release restrictions in glenohumeral joint and scapula before strengthening
  • Establish neutral positioning of the humeral head
  • Coordinate humeral and scapular movements
  • Activate and recruit muscles individually before incorporating them into larger movement patterns

Props & Equipment Used

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

Workshop Level

  • Advanced
  • 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 Jean Sullivan

Jean Sullivan, Studio Director and Founder of ITT Pilates is known internationally as a Master Pilates instructor and movement educator. Jean has been teaching since 1994 and certifying Pilates instru... Find Out More Other Workshops by Jean Sullivan

Student Comments

" I find the workshop very useful,good progressions of exercises,lots of attention to muscles activation/release with exercises shown addressing the major areas of concern for many clients.Great cuing,easy to follow explanations. "

ANNA OGUIMOURA

" Excellent workshop. The simplicity and the complexity of the neutral position of the shoulder girdle was so easily understood by Jean. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wonderful teaching skill. Our clients thank you too. "

Susanne D

" Fantastic workshop, I learned a lot about the shoulders which is extremely helpful for my students. Thank you!Brigitte "

Brigitte T

" Amazing workshop that highlights the muscles and joints involved in shoulder mobility. Great instruction on a variety of exercises for shoulder mobility. Excited to try these out! "

Tiffany H

" The information was insightful, interesting and useful. "

Staci J

" Very detailed. A lot of great information and demonstration! "

Deanna N

" Very educative and easy to understand and apply to my teaching. "

Lee D

   

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