PILATES
Pilates
is a fitness method consisting of a series of exercises developed by Joseph
H. Pilates. The exercies were created to address the issues of strength,
stretch, symmetry of the skeletal/muscular systems, and how they effect
the overall stability and range of motion of the body. However, the exercises
do not work alone; they are always taught in conjunction with Joseph Pilates'
exercise principles.
Pilates
adheres to some very basic movement principles. The exercises have precise
settings which require concentration to maintain. Precision and concentration
are triggers for the brain to pay attention. All the exercises involve
or initiate from the abdominals. This is called centering. Centering facilitates
the co-ordination of the main functions of the abdominals, stabilizing
and moving the pelvis, rib-cage, spine and breathing. Breathing is, of
course, our body's most essential movement. With every breath, the whole
spine should lengthen and shorten. Every pilates exercise has a specific
breating pattern based on this information. Further, the breath pattern
creates the rhythm of each exercies. Controlled and flowing movements
are the result of this breath-based rhythm. Pilates works because the
exercises address the whole body, including the brain. The brain informs
the body, the body informs the brain.
SPECIALIZED
KINESIOLOGY
Classes which cover the following areas will be offered for both Dancers
and Musicians.
Specifically for dancers:
- Releasing Physical TensionsOvercoming Performance Anxiety Overcoming Perfectionism in Performance
- Overcoming the Fear of Competing
Specifically for instrumentalists and singers:
1. Releasing Physical Tensions and Pain
utilizing Touch for Health techniques of SK to strengthen weak muscles
in specific areas such as shoulders/neck, wrists/hands/fingers, hips/lower
back, knees, etc.
2. Overcoming Performance Anxiety
utilizing the One Brain System of SK to identify negative emotions
and desired states of mind regarding their performing. Students will
go through a process to diminish the emotional and physiological effects
of a previous 'negative' performing experience and create positive expectations
for future performances.
3. Accelerated Learning Techniques for Performers
utilizing Brain Gym®, Brain Dominance Profiles, and the 7 Intelligences
to discover how each student learns best; which senses shut down under
stress; what Brain Gym and other activities will stimulate more complete
learning for students. This class would also include tips on pattern
recognition, (simple) analysis, sequences, memory techniques, study
techniques, how to switch on one's eyes for easier learning, and more.
4. A Repatterning Process for 'In Depth Brain / Body Co-ordination for
Performers' -
overcoming dyslexia and learning difficulties; improving coordination;
being able to 'see' or 'hear' instructions more easily and accurately;
coordinating left and right hands/sides of the body; and more.
Where the focus is on 'singing techniques' , some hints on
- How to modify vowels (to give greater space and ease in singing
higher in one's range)How consonants can make singing higher more difficult -- and how
to overcome that.Breathing exercises.How to project your voice without hurting your throat.
- How to create an 'even' sound throughout your range.
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