Workshop
Body Geometry
with Marcy Schafler
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About This Workshop
We often think of movement occurring through a series of levers, but what happens when we expand our awareness to looking at the structure of the body and how it moves as a series of shapes, in particular triangles?
In this workshop, Marcy Schafler breaks down movement through her concept of Body Geometry, demonstrating how many traditional Pilates exercises can be explored through this unique lens.
Using many creative visuals, Marcy illustrates how our eyes can be better trained to spot imbalances and/or cue more effectively. Dig deeper into exercises on the reformer, chair, and mat in this workshop designed to inform how you are looking at and communicating with clients.
Concepts & Techniques
- How the arms and legs connect to the spine
- Shoulder/scapula mechanics
- Differentiating the pelvis from the femurs and the spine from the pelvis
- Identifying triangles throughout the body from which we can stabilize or mobilize
- Breaking down traditional Pilates exercises into movement 'families' that can be used to progress or regress a client
Objectives
- Use properties of geometry to view the body
- Explore new ways of thinking about and cueing the body into movement
- Gain a better understanding of how the body moves in space
Props & Equipment
- Balls
- Chair
- Mat
- Reformer
Workshop Level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Ready to Enroll?
| Workshop | Free Member | Forever Member |
|---|---|---|
| Body Geometry | $59 USD Register Now | $39 USD Get Access |
About Marcy Schafler
Marcy Schafler, owner of Mind Over Movement became a Pilates instructor at the suggestion of one of her first Pilates instructors. Growing up taking dance and gymnastics, motivated her to change her career at the age of …
Feedback on Body Geometry
This workshop is so full of valuable information. Marcy has a gift for simplicity in explaining the body in motion. This use of visuals will have a lasting impact on my client relationship and I am exciting to implement what I have seen here. Looking forward to more from Marcy.Linda H
Featured Student Feedback
This workshop is so full of valuable information. Marcy has a gift for simplicity in explaining the body in motion. This use of visuals will have a lasting impact on my client relationship and I am exciting to implement what I have seen here. Looking forward to more from Marcy.
Very in depth on the "why" behind movement. I wish there had been more application to the pilates exercises so that it was easier to see how you would use this method when building a progressive client session.
An entertaining triangular tour.
I found the example of working with the client as a real individual to be helpful in demonstrating the progressions.
I enjoyed the work and enjoyed working in this perspective.
Thank you- very insightful.