AXIS SYLLABUS INTENSIVE WORKSHOP WITH FREY FAUST
WORKSHOP SESSION 1
Themes: Lateral Inclination, Alignment, Appropriate Strength and Flexibility.
Lecture/Discussion Topics: Spinal structure/mechanics; the articular surfaces of the three synovial sections/suggested vectors; The four most mobile areas of the spine/limitations; The redefinition of center/the migrating COG - myofascial structures/organ structures; The salutary importance of asymmetrical, compensatory movement.
Practice: Moving close to the floor - evaluating the participants ability to use SB to negotiate entrances and exits to sitting, squatting and lying down on the floor. Of primary concern is to assist in the reconsideration of the sagittal dorsi-flexion of the lumbar spine at any moment during these actions. Instead the references in the discussion will be referred. Always, stress will be placed on the individual appropriation or adaptation of Side-Bending protocols.
Certain examples of the above sitting, squatting or lying down patterns will be proposed as study material. The participants will be asked to split up into duets or focus groups to provide feedback and observational reference for each other.
Some of the examples might be hitched together and looped. This will provide a palette of transitions and alignment problems to solve. Music and rhythm might be imposed, as a means of discussing appropriate acceleration and deceleration.
WORKSHOP SESSION 2
Themes: Walking - Evolution, Theory and Practice.
Lecture/Discussion Topics: Starting from a summary of evolutionary indicators that situate my study of the human body, I will touch on the fundamental arguments for a revised approach to working towards the human body's potential. Working from the foot up, I will touch on anatomical indications for a more centralized, undulatory track for the feet - introducing the concept of the Meta-Center, managing the counter-rotations of the knee bones intelligently, the profound implications of the hip and shoulder axes, the administrative importance of spinal torsion and side-bending, especially as they pertain to the anatomical center.
Practice: Each participant will outline their own feet on paper and draw in the 9 areas the provide support as we look at the local anatomy for these areas using the Essential Anatomy app and other images from medical science sources. Using this map of the foot's support value zones, and considering the roles of the m.psoas in supporting side-bending and hip axes, I will attempt to help the participants reconsider their current walking habits. I will refer to the theoretical discourse to support my observations. Various instances that might arise in daily life will be exemplified and explored. Focus groups will be suggested and discussion might occur at regular intervals. Eventually, the walk might become loping, or even running. Spinal mechanics will be referred to, tying in the discussion from the previous day.
Axis Syllabus terms and categories: Lateral Inclination - the kinetic chain; Lateral Flexion; Lateral Extension; Priority Support SB; Future Support SB; Axial Motoric Masses - head/neck , torso/shoulder-girdle , pelvis/abdomen.
OBJECTIVES FOR BOTH SESSIONS
As the participants demonstrate that they are able to reconsider habit and integrate new coordination, I will introduce more sophisticated physical material. My ultimate objective for this week will be to bridge standing work with motions that go to the floor, while integrating the alignment protocols and energy conservation tactics I covered. Frey Faust
WORKSHOP SESSION 1
Themes: Lateral Inclination, Alignment, Appropriate Strength and Flexibility.
Lecture/Discussion Topics: Spinal structure/mechanics; the articular surfaces of the three synovial sections/suggested vectors; The four most mobile areas of the spine/limitations; The redefinition of center/the migrating COG - myofascial structures/organ structures; The salutary importance of asymmetrical, compensatory movement.
Practice: Moving close to the floor - evaluating the participants ability to use SB to negotiate entrances and exits to sitting, squatting and lying down on the floor. Of primary concern is to assist in the reconsideration of the sagittal dorsi-flexion of the lumbar spine at any moment during these actions. Instead the references in the discussion will be referred. Always, stress will be placed on the individual appropriation or adaptation of Side-Bending protocols.
Certain examples of the above sitting, squatting or lying down patterns will be proposed as study material. The participants will be asked to split up into duets or focus groups to provide feedback and observational reference for each other.
Some of the examples might be hitched together and looped. This will provide a palette of transitions and alignment problems to solve. Music and rhythm might be imposed, as a means of discussing appropriate acceleration and deceleration.
WORKSHOP SESSION 2
Themes: Walking - Evolution, Theory and Practice.
Lecture/Discussion Topics: Starting from a summary of evolutionary indicators that situate my study of the human body, I will touch on the fundamental arguments for a revised approach to working towards the human body's potential. Working from the foot up, I will touch on anatomical indications for a more centralized, undulatory track for the feet - introducing the concept of the Meta-Center, managing the counter-rotations of the knee bones intelligently, the profound implications of the hip and shoulder axes, the administrative importance of spinal torsion and side-bending, especially as they pertain to the anatomical center.
Practice: Each participant will outline their own feet on paper and draw in the 9 areas the provide support as we look at the local anatomy for these areas using the Essential Anatomy app and other images from medical science sources. Using this map of the foot's support value zones, and considering the roles of the m.psoas in supporting side-bending and hip axes, I will attempt to help the participants reconsider their current walking habits. I will refer to the theoretical discourse to support my observations. Various instances that might arise in daily life will be exemplified and explored. Focus groups will be suggested and discussion might occur at regular intervals. Eventually, the walk might become loping, or even running. Spinal mechanics will be referred to, tying in the discussion from the previous day.
Axis Syllabus terms and categories: Lateral Inclination - the kinetic chain; Lateral Flexion; Lateral Extension; Priority Support SB; Future Support SB; Axial Motoric Masses - head/neck , torso/shoulder-girdle , pelvis/abdomen.
OBJECTIVES FOR BOTH SESSIONS
As the participants demonstrate that they are able to reconsider habit and integrate new coordination, I will introduce more sophisticated physical material. My ultimate objective for this week will be to bridge standing work with motions that go to the floor, while integrating the alignment protocols and energy conservation tactics I covered. Frey Faust