The Power and the Grace : A Professional's Guide to Ease and Efficiency in Functional Movement.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Elphinston, Joanne.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Yoga.

Pilates method.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (295 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Power and the Grace

Place of Publication:

London : Handspring Publishing Limited, 2019.

Summary:

Designed for Pilates and yoga teachers, health and rehabilitation professionals, 'The Power and the Grace' demystifies functional movement and integrates the science of movement with the art of teaching it. It aims to help the holistically minded movement professional achieve rewarding results in neuromuscular function. From brain science to physics, fascia to emotion, this book distils a seemingly complex field into a practical and instantly usable approach that will resonate with movement teachers at all levels of experience. Find the color in your language; learn the difference between talking to the brain or to the mind; and discover how to communicate the intention and sense of a movement with ease!

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Foreword by Thomas W. Myers

Foreword by Elizabeth Larkam

About the author

Preface

Acknowledgments

How to use this book

Introduction

1. The movement kaleidoscope

2. Moving the brain

3. Dancing with forces

4. Myofascial magic

5. Vibrant self-carriage

6. Locks and keys

7. The living spine

8. Control through ease

9. Base notes

10. Ups and downs: mastering the vertical

11. A leg to stand on

12. Elegant, eff ective gait

13. A shoulder to lean on

14. Winning our wings

15. Speaking the brain's language

16. Reflections

Glossary

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781912085392

1912085399

OCLC:

1155710396