Upcoming Workshops

SmartCore: The Somatic Approach to Core Intelligence and SmartSpine Integration (4 days; 9-6pm)

SmartCore combines the condensed curriculum of the unparalleled Core Intelligence course with the intensive SmartSpine workshop.

Agenda Day 1:

• Check In
• Introduction
  • The Spine as Information Center for Posture, Alignment and Freedom of Motion
  • The Objectives of the SmartSpine
  • General Product Information
  • Special Features of the SmartSpine
  • SmartSpine Preparations
• The Core Local vs. Global: or Our Inner and Outer Corset
• Inner Muscle Awakening: Defining the Characteristics of the “Inner Corset”
• Inner and Outer Unit Connecting
• Moving from It, thru It, and Back to It
• The Diaphragm (Breathing Is A Way of Life)
• LAB
  • Breathing into the Back (Trap Table/Treatment Table)
  • The Breathing Wave (Discover the Full Length of the Spine)
  • Breath Control and Awareness
  • Assisted Neck Release (SmartSpine)
  • Seated Breath and Alignment Support (Pilates, Yoga, Meditation)
  • Unilateral Mobilization of Spine and Ribs via the Breath
  • Side-Lying: Breathing Wave with the Baby Arc or The Posture Pillow
  • Chest Opener with Globe, Posture Pillow or SmartSpine “Paisley Fold”
  • The Breath and Core Alignment Challenge

Agenda Day 2:

• Check In
• LAB
  • Exploring the Spine (Supine Position)
  • The Flat Back Position
  • The Swayback Position
  • Related Alignment Flaw: The Head Shear Forward (Jutting Chin)
  • The Anterior Pelvis with a Lordotic Curvature in the Lumbar Spine
  • The Anterior Pelvic Tilt with a Marked Kyphosis
  • Related Alignment Flaw
  • Passive Release of the Spine (Constructive Rest Position)
• Frontal Plane Alignment
• The Multifidus: “Lifeline to Core Control”
• The Transverse Abdominus
• The Pelvic Floor

Agenda Day 3:

• Check In
• The Psoas Major
• The Architecture of a Vertebra
• LAB
  • Pelvic Series (Abdominal Warm-Up)
  • Pelvic Curl/Hinge
  • Pelvic Curl with Traction Focus (Use for Anterior Pelvic Tilt Postures)
  • Push Through Bar: Integrated Core Sequence Suggestion
  • Connecting the Deep Abdominals
  • Leg Levitations (Hip glides and deep psoas connection)
  • Basic Abdominal Curl, SmartSpine
  • Spinal Articulation through Abdominal Focus: Rolling Down
  • Abdominal Curl/Mid-back Focus
  • Legwork Double Track: Breathing Focus
  • Legwork Single Track: Alignment Focus
  • Seated Legwork: Abdominal Massage
  • Kneeling Series (Hip Joint Work)

Agenda Day 4:

• Check In
• LAB - Pelvic Series
  • SmartSpine and Foot-strap Series
  • SmartSpine and Reformer Long Box Chest Expansion
  • The Clam (Sequence)
  • Side Leg Lift
  • Hip Flexor/Psoas Release I
  • Hip Flexor/Psoas Release III
  • The Soleus & Gastroc Stretch
• The Feet
  • Feet to Pelvic Floor Connection
  • ”The Elephant”
  • ”Footprints” with the Sacral Wedges
  • Foot/Body Connection
  • Arch Tubbies Other Therapeutic Applications
• The SmartSpine and the Wunda Chair
• SmartSpine on the Baby Arc
• SmartSpine and the Spine Corrector
• Mat Work Beginnings
• Q & A

Dates: March 1 - 4, 2012 (Thursday - Sunday)
Times: 9am – 6pm daily
Tuition*:   $950 Early Bird before December 31, 2011
                $1050 Regular Registration after January 1, 2012

All tuition fees, include 1 course manual, a SmartSpine Pro Kit is required for this workshop. You may purchase one separately by clicking here.