Workshop
I Pledge Allegiance to my Breastbone
with Lesley Powell
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About This Workshop
Many of our clients come in complaining of neck pain which is exacerbated by our daily routines that include working at computers, driving, and sitting - all in a flexed spine and extended neck!
This workshop is about how to create better function in the neck and thorax, how posture informs this function and an in-depth review of the anatomy of the neck. With practical and Pilates-based applications, Lesley Powell demonstrates a variety of strategies that can be employed to bring more awareness and ease to the upper body.
Concepts & Techniques
- How Rib changes affect the shoulder girdle, core, and gait
- How the legs and ribs interact
- How to mobilize the thoracic spine from the breast bone
- How the ribs relate to the arms
- Applications to Pilates repertory
Objectives
- Anatomy of the ribs, breastbone, and spine
- Improving the movement of the ribs
- Importance of breath
- How the diaphragm moves inside the ribs
- Observation of movement of ribs on client
Props & Equipment
- Mat
- Reformer
- Small Props
- Trap/Cad
Workshop Level
- Advanced
- Beginner
- Intermediate
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| Workshop | Free Member | Forever Member |
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| I Pledge Allegiance to my Breastbone | $59 USD Register Now | $39 USD Get Access |
About Lesley Powell
Lesley A. Powell – Master Teacher and Balanced Body Faculty Lesley A. Powell brings together her unique career as a dancer, choreographer, world acclaimed Pilates instructor, movement educator and artist. Lesley …
Feedback on I Pledge Allegiance to my Breastbone
Terrific and very helpful workshop Leslie. Thank you! The use of the yoga block as a visual reference is brilliant!Tess W
Featured Student Feedback
Powell is by far my FAVORITE. I don't know what "Annie is blowing confetti" means, but I needed that
Terrific and very helpful workshop Leslie. Thank you! The use of the yoga block as a visual reference is brilliant!
This info is very helpful for me as I hold tension in neck and thoracic. It will be a nice preparation for lifting the head in activities like the abdominal series. Instruction is very clear.
Very informational workshop, Lesley is a great presenter
very good
Great course
thank you! lots to think about and practice.
I enjoyed the variety of being able to see the breast bone dialogue in different planes.
Really enjoyed the different practical exercises and use of props. I think this is a really effective way of teaching and cueing!
I thought the workshop was invaluable. I have the same issues as Annie and struggle with forward head, immovable thoracic spine segments, etc. I am hoping to put this into practice and in turn help myself to heal.
There was a lot of information in this workshop. I appreciate all her imagery. This workshop has valuable content for my clients and my own body.
Thank you Lesley! I learn much from your teaching methods.
Great workshop. Interesting cueing that will be very useful to explain movement with a different perspective. Thank you!
Definitely enjoyed the workshop. Lots of great information both spoken and visual.
Very interesting.
Amazing information. Explained beautifully. Grateful for your insights and observations!!!
I loved the workshop and have already started using the exercise personally in my own practice and with my clients.
Thank you. I enjoy the in-depth knowledge.
Great workshop. There is a lot of technical content so I will revisit it many times to digest all the details.
I really enjoyed the content of this workshop. Plenty for me to explore in my own practice! I just wish I understood more what does Lesley refer to when she says ‘Uncle Jessie’. Hopefully one day there will be a workshop about the subject!!
Interesting. Applicable to a good number of my clients
Tons of information
Lots of content
Great!
Very intense
I found this incredibly insightful. I enjoyed the subtle yet powerful change of focus within each movement and exercise explored. An excellent workshop thank you!
Great breakdown and cues on how to articulate the spine better
Understanding of the rib cage and its function for breathing and movement is very important! This workshop will help me as a teacher and my clients. Thank you