Mise en forme
PILATES:
This series of exercises does an excellent job of improving core strength and posture awareness. The emphasis is on the controlled flow of movement coupled with the gained strength and flexibility allows the body to move with efficiency and grace. Over time the exercises become easier because of the structural stability gains. Allowing the new found physical confidence the freedom of expression to try new things.
PILATES ON THE BALL:
Using a small or large ball to tone and condition can prepare our bodies to move like the waves of the ocean. The ball provides a moving surface that stimulates the bodies stabilizing action-reaction systems. It keeps the neurological system alert. While exploring movement on a ball one must adapt to this unstable environment, which is not unlike lying on a boogie board or standing on a surfboard in the waves of the ocean. Helping to keep the body in balance are the proprioceptive responses of the nervous system, the abdominal strength and postural muscles as they respond to the new demands on a moving object. The fun begins as the body adapts and the joints stabilize to rock with the waves and go with the flow of the movement.
PILATES AND ELASTIC BANDS:
Long strips of wide colored elastic bands are used as an accessory to support and enhance the physical effort of the Pilates exercises. The self-stabilization of elastic bands helps to promote whole-body strength and multiple planes of action. Elastic resistance relies on the tension within the band rather than the pull of gravity, such as with weights and machines. Elastic resistance offers many more movements and directions of motion for a more creative exercise program. This tool offers a higher level of neuromuscular stimulation to help with activities like surfing and kayaking.
QI GONG:
is an ancient Chinese exercise that combines breathing, meditative movement and visualization to enhance the flow of Qi - vital energy - throughout the body. Qi in motion can nourish and transform our state of well being. Research proves that Qi Gong reduces stress and initiates the relaxation response. According to traditional Chinese philosophy disease is believed to be the imbalance of the two universal polarities, the Yin and the Yang. The exercises comprise a series of graceful movements to further calm the mind and connect to the earth under our feet, Yin and the sky around us, Yang.
FELDENKRAIS METHOD:
Counter to our culture these movement lessons center on the internal experience versus the need to perform and perfect. This method stimulates the proprioceptive senses of the nervous system while an individual is guided through a series of in habitual movements. This internal vision allows the participant to take notice of their habitual ways of moving and open to discovering other ways of moving. A slowness and internal calmness is cultivated during the lessons. Learning to apply the effort needed with nothing more or nothing less to get the job done. Each person at their own rhythm rediscovers their body like an infant learning to roll over and crawl, while lying on the floor, on all fours, sitting, standing or walking during the lesson.
This series of exercises does an excellent job of improving core strength and posture awareness. The emphasis is on the controlled flow of movement coupled with the gained strength and flexibility allows the body to move with efficiency and grace. Over time the exercises become easier because of the structural stability gains. Allowing the new found physical confidence the freedom of expression to try new things.
PILATES ON THE BALL:
Using a small or large ball to tone and condition can prepare our bodies to move like the waves of the ocean. The ball provides a moving surface that stimulates the bodies stabilizing action-reaction systems. It keeps the neurological system alert. While exploring movement on a ball one must adapt to this unstable environment, which is not unlike lying on a boogie board or standing on a surfboard in the waves of the ocean. Helping to keep the body in balance are the proprioceptive responses of the nervous system, the abdominal strength and postural muscles as they respond to the new demands on a moving object. The fun begins as the body adapts and the joints stabilize to rock with the waves and go with the flow of the movement.
PILATES AND ELASTIC BANDS:
Long strips of wide colored elastic bands are used as an accessory to support and enhance the physical effort of the Pilates exercises. The self-stabilization of elastic bands helps to promote whole-body strength and multiple planes of action. Elastic resistance relies on the tension within the band rather than the pull of gravity, such as with weights and machines. Elastic resistance offers many more movements and directions of motion for a more creative exercise program. This tool offers a higher level of neuromuscular stimulation to help with activities like surfing and kayaking.
QI GONG:
is an ancient Chinese exercise that combines breathing, meditative movement and visualization to enhance the flow of Qi - vital energy - throughout the body. Qi in motion can nourish and transform our state of well being. Research proves that Qi Gong reduces stress and initiates the relaxation response. According to traditional Chinese philosophy disease is believed to be the imbalance of the two universal polarities, the Yin and the Yang. The exercises comprise a series of graceful movements to further calm the mind and connect to the earth under our feet, Yin and the sky around us, Yang.
FELDENKRAIS METHOD:
Counter to our culture these movement lessons center on the internal experience versus the need to perform and perfect. This method stimulates the proprioceptive senses of the nervous system while an individual is guided through a series of in habitual movements. This internal vision allows the participant to take notice of their habitual ways of moving and open to discovering other ways of moving. A slowness and internal calmness is cultivated during the lessons. Learning to apply the effort needed with nothing more or nothing less to get the job done. Each person at their own rhythm rediscovers their body like an infant learning to roll over and crawl, while lying on the floor, on all fours, sitting, standing or walking during the lesson.