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Long Beach Dance ConditioningWe take a fresh approach to wellness.

Long Beach Dance Conditioning (LBDC) is a place where teaching is an art and your body transforms.

The environment and ambiance at our studio reflects and supports the importance of mind body connection. This focus assists in the mastery of our teaching goals. Long Beach Dance Conditioning incorporates two unique approaches to body conditioning:

  • Pilates
  • GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®

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The Power of Touch Print E-mail

The Power of Touch (½ day; 9-1pm or equivalent)

Diagonal Tactile Concepts and Cueing Techniques

Spirals are the building blocks of nature and of all human movement. This workshop introduces and clarifies the dynamic tactile cues that are the underpinnings to optimal postural alignment and fluidity during the movement.

Objectives

  • Elevate your teaching to a higher level of proficiency.
  • Learn a supportive two-point touch technique that effectively communicates movement and movement re-patterning leading to fluidity and efficiency in movement.

Bibliography:

  • Anatomy Trains 2nd Edition, Thomas Meyers - ISBN-10: 044310283X
  • Energy Medicine in Therapeutics and Human Performance, James Oschman - ISBN-10: 0750654007
  • Fascia Research, Robert Schleip - ISBN-10: 3437550098
  • Muscles and Meridians: The Manipulation of Shape, Phillip Beach - ISBN-10: 0702031097

Agenda Day 1:

  • Check In
  • Introduction - Connective Tissue as a Communication Pathway, the Language of Touch
  • Defining the Tactile Skill
  • Core Connections through Tactile Communication
  • Respiratory Release
  • Connecting the Body through the Feet (Reformer)
  • Touch for Improved Stability
  • Core Connection through the Hip Joint
  • Supporting Diagonal Touch for Upright Postures
  • Guiding Rotation or the Upward Spiral
  • Q & A
 

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Important: The material (including without limitation, and advice and/or recommendations) in this website is provided solely as a general educational and informational purpose. Always consult your doctor about your medical conditions or back problem before using any type of exercise program.

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