Workshop
Unlock the Cage and Set your Ribs Free
with Jennifer Golden
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About This Workshop
In this online Pilates workshop Jennifer Golden shares her approach to thoracic integration. The ribs and their placement are often a source of frustration for instructors and clients alike. By understanding the mechanics and fascial intricacies of the thorax as it relates to the pelvis and extremities, one might discover that “unlocking the cage” can be the key to unraveling innumerable compensatory patterns and establishing new, optimal movement strategies.
Jennifer will also teach visual and palpation techniques using the ribs and thorax for both assessment and effective global corrections, as well as clear exercises to give your client for their development of body awareness and ownership of the their own movement patterns.
Concepts & Techniques
- Thoracic anatomy and biomechanics
- Hands on techniques within the scope of Pilates instructor
- Visual assessment techniques
- Exploration of varying planes of movement
- Analyzing whole body movement through the relationship to the thorax
Objectives
- Learn and review the anatomy of the Thorax and it's primary attachments
- Explore the biomechanics of the ribs and shoulders
- Develop teachers eyes and hands to assess the relationship of the thorax and a variety of movement patterns
- Build a repertoire of assessment exercises
- Learn exercises to provide clients with feedback to improve their movement and motor learning
Props & Equipment
- Balls
- Mat
- Reformer
- Small Props
- Trap/Cad
Workshop Level
- Advanced
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Ready to Enroll?
| Workshop | Free Member | Forever Member |
|---|---|---|
| Unlock the Cage and Set your Ribs Free | $59 USD Register Now | $39 USD Get Access |
About Jennifer Golden
Jennifer has been teaching Pilates since 1997. Intrigued by the variety of approaches to the work, Jennifer set on a quest to study with as many master teachers as possible to solve this “pilates puzzle” All of these…
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Jennifer's presentation is Golden.
I liked the way Jennifer taught with a hands on approach. It really helped in understanding what she was describing.
Very informative! Loved all the talk about the fascial connections.
Thank you for the wonderful workshop.
I have enjoyed the course.
Very interesting...
Jennifer has an incredible way of explaining things and allows the body to self learn which is incredible. I would love to see more from her.
It was great workshop! I learn some good cueing and got some parts inspired when I’m programming my session! Thank you! Jennifer!
It was great!
Great workshop! Loved the depth and detail with micro-movements to achieve optimal positioning/function. Mobility in this region is so crucial for efficient movement throughout the body. Thanks for such fabulous tips!
Thank you for an amazing workshop. The gift you imparted to me is to help my clients in deeper way find their own self discovery. So Good...So good... Thank you....
Thanks Jennifer, I enjoyed your workshop.
I enjoyed this workshop, particularly the ins and outs of the thoracic architecture and relationship to pelvis. I look forward to trying the exercises. I anticipate that I will re-watch the workshop a few more times.