The Study of Dynamic Motion: An Axis Syllabus Series in Four Parts
Everything Comes From The Feet
• A study of the architecture of the feet and myofascial pathways tied into them
• Reviewing some ideas around gait mechanics
• Playing with representation as we train our ability to observe
• Training to source power from the feet into and through the entire structure
Spinal Musings
• The functional design of the vertebrae
• Myofascial pathways relating to and through the spine
• Spinal mobility options
• Patterning a "global intelligence" for movement — from the feet, through the spine, and out into space
Axial Arcing
• The shoulder and hip Axis Arcs
• The angles associated with optimal force transmission through the hip and shoulder joints
• What it means to lead the limbs from the spine
• How can listening be a source of power? What does it mean to respect and identify boundaries? How do the joints inform us about living in relationships?
Reception and Perception
• Understanding the central and peripheral nervous system
• The evolution of the nervous system
• The roles and histories of mechanical and chemical reception strategies
• The role of trauma in conditioning the NS
• How movement and disorientation prepares the NS for pliability and resilience
• Guest teacher TBA