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The Power and the Grace : A Professional's Guide to Ease and Efficiency in Functional Movement
Bok av Joanne Elphinston
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 Introduction Chapter 1 The movement kaleidoscope Chapter 2 Moving the brain Chapter 3 Dancing with Forces Chapter 4 Myofascial magic Chapter 5 Vibrant self carriage Chapter 6 Locks and keys Chapter 7 The living spine Chapter 8 Control through ease Chapter 9 Base notes Chapter 10 Ups and downs: mastering the vertical Chapter 11 A leg to stand on Chapter 12 Elegant, effective gait Chapter 13 A shoulder to lean on Chapter 14 Winning our wings Chapter 15 Speaking the brain's language Chapter 16 Reflections