Rita Rivera
Empowered Health through Body Mind Integration
The Melt Method & Restorative Movement
On-going Class Friday's 2:00pm - 3:15pm
At Breathe Yoga in Los Gatos
Beginning January 26th
Melt Method & Restorative Movement
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Discover how the Melt Method and Restorative Movement can help keep your body feeling GREAT at any age!
Melt, Restorative Movement along with the principles of the Alexander Technique will guide us in developing ease and flow in our body as we re-pattern poor postural habits, address injuries and rehydrate connective tissue.
Our class works directly to build both kinesthetic and sensory awareness as we improve alignment, breathe fuller, and enhance our “use” in everyday activities or athletic or performance.
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The Melt Method uses small balls – both hard and soft – along with gentle compression for specific points on the hands and feet. I will also be introducing my routine of working with a soft roller along the back and legs.
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Equipment provided.
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Offering 2 Workshops in 2018
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Breathe Yoga Studio, Los Gatos
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April 8 - Fundamentals Level 1
1:30pm - 4:30 The Alexander Technique & The Melt Method Fundamentals
September 30 - Level 2
1:30pm - 4:30 The Alexander Technique & The Melt Method Level 1
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The Alexander Technique & The Melt Method
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Our posture tells a story. Our posture is a reflection of our thoughts, beliefs and holds the memory of past injuries, present repetitive motions along with emotional & physical stresses.
In our time together we will be learning about and practicing the fundamental principles of the Alexander Technique
and the Melt Method.
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The Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is near and dear to my heart since discovering the technique in the late seventies. I was a young dancer in NYC and taking lessons in the Alexander Technique shifted my work habits and my dance technique blossomed as a result.
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The understating and embodiment of the Alexander Technique offers an intelligent and comprehensive approach to body mechanics, resulting in stress relief, improved breathing and ease in postural dynamics. When one is engaged in repetitive actions, seated for long periods at the computer, or facing deadlines and other stresses, the body builds and stores this tension - and pain is the result.
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A gentle and effective approach to re-pattern chronic postural discomforts and imbalances, the Alexander Technique works directly to build awareness and develop consciousness about your body and your "use" in daily activities.
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We will be working seated, lying on the floor and walking.
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Melt Method
Discover how the Melt Method can help re-hydrate connective tissue and allow the body to release tension. The Melt Method uses small balls – both hard and soft – along with gentle compression for specific points on the hands and feet.
I will also be introducing my routine of working with a soft roller along the back and legs.
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Stress that gets stuck in the body is a major cause of chronic aches and pains. Melt is a great self-treatment tool to work through stress patterns in the body. Practicing the Melt Method will assist in improving alignment, enhancing athletic performance and will keep your body feeling great at any age.
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