PILATES and the NEUTRAL SPINE
One of the most common questions is: “What is the lumbar neutral spine and when is it appropriate in Pilates movement?”
In this workshop:
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Neutral Spine - what is it? what is the relationship to pelvis, thorax and cervical spine
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We review the osseous structures, muscular actions and fascial attachments
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Anatomical considerations of the lumbar lordosis under load are explored,
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Traditional Pilates - imprinting what is it? Why is it such an integral part of traditional Pilates?
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Working in neutral spine - What does that mean? When it is appropriate and when not? Why is it a focus now?
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What are the consequences of working poorly? Degeneration, muscular imbalance, pelvic torque, and global compensation
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What exercises are in neutral and which not? And which can be both depending on the challenge desired?
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This is a 6 hour workshop that includes Lecture, building and movement.