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When the Body Speaks: BodyReading and Gait Masterclass with Tom Myers
Course Title: When the Body Speaks: BodyReading and Gait Masterclass with Tom Myers
Course Date: August 31 - September 1, 2024
Course Instructor: Tom Myers
Thomas Myers studied with Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Buckminster Fuller, and with a variety of movement and manual therapy pioneers. His work is influenced by cranial, visceral, and intrinsic movement studies he made with European schools of osteopathy.
An inveterate traveler, Tom has practiced integrative manual therapy for over 40 years in a variety of clinical and cultural settings. Tom is the author of Anatomy Trains (2020, 4th ed), co-author of Fascial Release for Structural Balance (North Atlantic, 2010, 2017), co-author of Anatomy Trains in Motion Study Guide (2019), author of Body3, The Anatomist’s Corner, Structural Integration: Collected Articles, and BodyReading: Visual Assessment and The Anatomy Trains, and has also written extensively for Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (Elsevier). He has also produced over 20 online learning courses with Anatomy Trains, and others in collaboration with various body-oriented professional groups.
Tom lives and sails on the coast of Maine in the USA. Tom and his faculty conduct professional development courses and certification in Structural Integration worldwide.
Course Start and end times: 9am - 5pm CST
In Person location: Restorative Spot, Elkhart, IN
Course Description:
Join this 2-day BodyReading MasterClass with Anatomy Trains author Tom Myers, to learn to parse client postural patterns and develop strategies for easing gait and functional movement. See into the biomechanics of gait through the lens of Anatomy Trains. Trace the cascade of inter-related events from heel strike up through the feet, ankle, knees, hips and SI joint and spine.
Learn useful hands-on assessments for gait, axial pelvic movements,and SI patency.
This class offers a neutral and welcoming language, with procedures for introducing your clients to BodyReading and make it fun as well as helpful for them.
This class explains biotensegrity as related to full body movement patterns, and research updates on the fascial system in injury, recovery, and optimum movement.
Explore the stability / mobility equation, including dissection videos of both healthy and unhealthy joints, how to work with fascial “vikings” and “temple dancers”, and building a resilient fascial system for durability and graceful aging.
Contact info:
Stephanie Stoy
workshops@anatomytrains.com
973-917-3072