Centered, Second Edition

Organizing the Body Through Kinesiology, Movement Theory and Pilates Techniques

Madeline Black (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

400 Seiten

2022
Handspring Publishing Limited (Verlag)
978-1-912085-95-8 (ISBN)

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The second edition of Centered offers movement practitioners an interdisciplinary approach to physical training that combines the newest advances in science, adaptative biotensegrity principles, and the synthesis of Pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic® and fitness disciplines integral to the Madeline Black Method™. It clearly explains the complex system of human movement patterns based on gait, weaving together movement science, embodiment practices, movement re-education, and manual skills techniques. The text is generously illustrated with 476 color photos and 25 new color illustrations that together provide movement practitioners with the knowledge and practical exercises to advance their work through the most effective structural and functional movement practices for their clients.

Centered 2e is also applicable for the client who wishes to experience their body and develop self-help movement and mindful strategies.

Centered 2e provides:

easy to follow practical how to’ exercises and advanced techniques
46 video links for in-depth study and practice of the techniques in action
corrective movement sequences both with and without Pilates apparatus
an understanding of movement patterning from clear descriptions and examples
practice assessment techniques to easily observe movement strategies
how to discover and address the assessment findings and change strategies
embodiment opportunities to explore the methodology
accessible home program sequences for your clients
ways to practice session sequences after each section

Centered 2e is the manual for any teacher of movement (Pilates, yoga, dance, martial arts, Gyrotonic®), physical trainers, physical therapists, movement practitioners and bodyworkers. Chiropractors, osteopaths, and orthopedic doctors will also gain insights from this book.

Madeline Black’s life pursuit is the discovery of how the human body moves. Over 30 years in the field of movement, her curiosity explored all aspects of movement in dance, Pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic®, fitness training, and from studies of human biomechanics, applied biotensegrity, human cadaver dissection labs, osteopathic and manual therapies. Madeline developed the Madeline Black Method™, a movement method that improves function and strength based on intelligent assessments, manual techniques and exercise sequences that help people achieve their fullest movement potential. Her extensive study and widely respected accomplishments in the field of movement and fitness have fueled her rise as an international leader in movement and exercise education. What sets Madeline apart is her intuitive integrity, articulate awareness of the physical body and decades of expertise. Madeline Black offers opportunities to study “Madeline Black Method™ online and in person. Find out more about her teachings and presentations at www.madelineblack.com. Madeline has filmed many workshops and movement classes for Pilates Anytime and Fusion Pilates EDU Online. She has a private practice in Sonoma, CA USA. Madeline Black is also co-editor of the forthcoming book Pilates Applications for Health Conditions, and co-host of the Handspring Publishing webinar series of the same name.

Part 1 Sole to spine

Our base

Motion of the leg

Lower chain

Part 2 Central region

Pelvis and spine in motion

Trunk continuum

Breath of life: the diaphragms

Part 3 Resilient shoulders to head

Upper Limb

Periphery: hands to trunk

Movement of the head and neck

Part 4 The whole body conclusion

Perception and felt self

APPENDIX A Home exercises for intrinsic foot mobility and strength

APPENDIX B Home exercises for foot and lower leg mobility and strength

APPENDIX C Movement releases for the shoulder complex

APPENDIX D Home exercises for head and neck

Erscheinungsdatum	10.03.2022
Zusatzinfo	Illustrations
Sprache	englisch
Maße	188 x 244 mm
Gewicht	957 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Fitness / Aerobic / Bodybuilding
ISBN-10	1-912085-95-X / 191208595X
ISBN-13	978-1-912085-95-8 / 9781912085958
Zustand	Neuware