The Franklin Method Workshops
Liberate your Shoulders and Release your Neck
Experience the freedom of relaxed shoulders and neck! Explore the design and function of the shoulders and begin restoring innate shoulder movements. Benefits include improved posture, lowered shoulders, and easier breathing. Learn exercises and helpful imagery to improve shoulder mechanics and liberate your neck of tension.
Pelvic Power
Discover your pelvic powerhouse! This workshop focuses on the practical application of imagery techniques to increase the power, alignment and flexibility of the pelvic joints and muscles. Experience the natural bone rhythms in support of healthy function therefore increasing the safety of the lower back, knees and feet. The participants will leave the workshop with a sense of aligned strength through the pelvic floor, the feet firmly balanced and the spine long and buoyant.
Free your Spine!! Through Balanced Muscle Action
Our spinal muscles contribute to life on (2) legs in several ways. How many job descriptions can you name for the back muscles? In this workshop we will explore various layers of spinal muscle anatomy including those just under the skin’s surface known as the Erector Spinae Subdividions and the deeper layers known as the Transverse Spinae Subdivision. Then we move the body lightly while imagining the muscle’s location, shape, and direction of flow. With this new awareness you can balance the muscles action of the spinal muscles and experience more freedom in your spinal movements!
Cost: FREE until October 2010
The Agile Arm: Rhythms of the Shoulder and Elbow
Why do we have an elbow- what is the function of the elbow? Without and elbow what actions could we no longer do? In this workshop we will explore the design of the elbow joint and the rhythmic bone motions of the upper and lower arm bones; The Humerus, Radius, and Ulna. Discover all the various ways your arm bones rotate and work together with ease to help you gesture, accomplish tasks, or simply bring food and drink to your mouth.
Cost: FREE until October 2010
Wings for your Back, Liberate your Lats
One image we can use to describe the Latissimus Muscles would be that of Wings attached on your back, connecting the arms to the pelvis! In this workshop we will explore the muscular location and rhythmic actions of the Lats. Working with partners we will experience location and size of the Latsissimus muscle while deepening our understanding of the support it provides for the arm and the body. After liberating the Lats; Spread you wings and reach for the sky with ease!
Cost: FREE until October 2010
Dynamic Imagery for Balance and Flexibility
Using imagery and exercises, we'll improve flexibility and alignment in your body! Effective imagery can be useful for movement ease and excellence, improvements in health, and to increase your motivation to move. Experience your mind-body connection and learn how to make it work for you!