Yoga Anatomy in Manchester a Revolution in Movement

Manchester Reformer Induction
2024-09-20 10:00 - 2024-09-22 19:00 (Europe/London) | St.Helens
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S.Helens Community Pilates matwork
2024-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | St.Helens
This community class is a blend based on the latest research in fascial trains incorporating James de Silva’s Garuda work which takes the class to the next level.

Garuda combines the strength work of pilates, the breathwork and asana practices of yoga and the grace of dance.The benefits of Garuda include increased strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance with a greater sense of ease and wellbeing. Garuda draws deeply on mental focus and teaching relaxation through movement. Like yoga Garuda also massages the internal organs and aids in detoxification.Garuda is a non stop flowing class that is challenging and mindful. You will leave feeling invigorated. It is suitable for anyone with some experience of yoga and or pilates and includes meditation and mindset.
Please bring a yoga mat, pillow and blanket.

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St.Helens Community Pilates Matwork
2024-09-09 18:30 - 19:30 | St.Helens united reform church, Ormskirk Street, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 2JZ, St.Helens, Wa10 2JC, United Kingdom

Somatic Pilates workshop for menopause
2024-09-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Somatic Pilates matwork is a form of exercise that combines mindfulness with bodily motion to improve the connection between your mind and your body. Learn what somatic Pilates matwork is, what benefits it offers, and how to do seven simple somatic Pilates exercises at home.
If you are menopausal like me, you will understand some of the body changes that are taking place below:

Anxiety.
Changes in mood – such as low mood or irritability.
Changes in skin conditions, including dryness or increase in oiliness and onset of adult acne.
Difficulty sleeping – this may make you feel tired and irritable during the day.
Feelings of loss of self.

This somatic pilates matwork workshop nurture the body with movement, mindset, breathwork and meditation.
What to bring: Water, thick socks , a blanket and pillow ( we provide all mats and any small props)
What to wear: comfortable clothes that you can move in, plus thick socks.
Refreshments of herbal tea and a light snack will be served in the break.
No bags or clutter is allowed in the studio , only car keys, purse and mobile phone ( all mobile phone must be on silent).
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Community Pilates Matwork fusion
2024-09-02 18:30 - 19:30 | St.Helens united reform church, Ormskirk Street, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 2JZ, St.Helens, Wa10 2JC, United Kingdom

Spinal revolution & biotensegrity
2024-09-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Tensegrity models are key because their physical behaviour is similar to living tissues in many ways. Bio means life, so adding human emotion, experience and character behind every move gives a different perspective on the tissues. Biotensegrity is different because it examines the basic rules of physics first and recognises that everything else must be derived from them, thus representing a paradigm shift in the way that we think about the human body. Our workshop looks at the whole body in relation to the spine, thus showing that interconnectedness between every part of the organism is essential to generate a proper understanding of its functions and health.
We are holistic human beings because the nature of connective tissues is that it maintains separation as much as it creates connection. “Everything in nature has its own vibrational frequency and elastic quality and biotensegrity represents the dynamic reciprocal elasticity inherent to life” Satya Sardonicus, DC, CACCP. This course looks at body mapping and movement in relation to spinal pathologies. We also look also at tension – compression, pressure – spacing, gravity and fluidity, reaction and response. Joints, connective tissue and discs may contribute to the pain symptoms in clients. We will look at the fluidity and elasticity of movement to help this.
“Absolutely essential for yoga / pilates teachers – so much information in a format that can be used immediately. The group size is excellent, excellent value for money.”

Manchester tower induction day 2
2024-07-21 10:00 - 19:00 | St.Helens
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Manchester Tower induction Day 1
2024-07-07 10:00 - 19:00 | St.Helens
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Myofascial springs, slings, spirals and lines
2024-06-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
This event is face to face.
Who is it for: Yoga & matwork teachers, manual therapists, apparatus teachers
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Although fascia is the latest buzzword among therapists, it has actually been around for a long time. Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider’s web or a sweater. Fascia is very densely woven, covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as, all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. It can be described as slings, springs and spiral lines depending on whether you are a movement or manual therapist. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. It is actually one continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption. In this way you can begin to see that each part of the entire body is connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater.
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All movement should have elasticity, bounce and freedom. We tend to get density, compression, restriction and pain.
What you will learn:

Understand the relationship between gravity, load and tensegrity on the the facial connective chain.
Apply the foundations of slings, springs and spirals in both group and one to one programming in order to enhance intelligent movement.
Discover how and when to use “less is more” principle of the movement/manual programme.
Identify the different methods in fascia from Ida Rolf, Tom Myers, Chaitow and Schlep.
Compare some medical studies and how to apply the knowledge with clients.
Develop a system of movements or moves that can be integrated into a Yoga,Pilates, movement or manual therapy session
Integrate stability, movement and elasticity into both the inner and outer self.
Resolve faulty breath patterns with fascial unwinding and preparatory exercises.

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What they said:
“Feeling engaged with the course, noticing some tightness / heaviness throughout my body. Hoping to successfully incorporate some of this information into my teaching!”
“I feel comfortable and my body is not feeling as tense as it was when I arrived. I’m looking forward to learning more about everything. So far I’m very happy! Lots of information and plenty of ideas of the way the body moves. Definitely looking forward to setting this into my practise!”
“Remaining open-minded to new and different ideas/approaches to movement. Feeling refreshed and looking forward to adopting some of these techniques gradually into my teaching. Very interesting to learn new things from a different perspective.”
“Very enjoyable course, Nisha is very knowledgeable and will definitely do more courses”.
“After the morning session, I’m feeling open to learning more about this subject and how I can take it into my work. I’m definitely excited and curious about the ideas presented to me so far, and I hope this afternoon I can absorb even more information and work out how to translate this into my own work.” – Workshop Client
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St.Helens Induction Reformer Pilates teacher training
2024-06-14 15:00 - 2024-06-17 19:00 | St.Helens
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Pre/Post Natal Pilates
2024-03-10 10:00 - 17:00 | St.Helens
Live stream or face to face – Pre/ Post-Natal Pilates teachers course
Sunday 3rd March and Sunday 10th March 2024 (10-5pm)
This course is available both live stream and face to face. This is a combination of Hybrid learning. Face to face for the workshop part is always preferable.

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Pre/Post Natal Pilates CPD
2024-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 | St.Helens
Live stream or face to face – Pre/ Post-Natal Pilates teachers course
Sunday 3rd March and Sunday 10th March 2024 (10-5pm)
This course is available both live stream and face to face. This is a combination of Hybrid learning. Face to face for the workshop part is always preferable.

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The Supple & Somatic Leopard Anatomy in movement CPD
2024-02-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Teachers are you looking for NEW ideas for your pilates mat-work or yoga classes?
Perhaps your a physio or manual therapist looking to give some different perspectives?
Are you loosing clients because they are not really getting what they need to feel and see results?
Teachers you will need to stand out from the crowd by being different, get the edge!

Leopards symbolise strength, power, courage, and determination. Leopard spirit animals can also teach us the importance of being resourceful and mindful of our surroundings. Today we use a combination of embryological ancestry, developmental patterns, pilates , yoga and manual rehabilitation techniques to find space, breath, awareness and to work with gravity in relation the mind and body .
We invite you to find:
Sthira refers to stability, intent, and strength. Etymologically it arises from the root stha, which means “to stand, to be firm”.
Sukha refers to comfort, ease, and openness, and the literal meaning is “good space,” from the root words su (good) and kha (space).
The concept of Sthira and Sukha in yogic philosophy alludes to exactly that; the polarized yet completely balanced nature of life. These two concepts are found in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a collection of 196 Sutras (aphorisms) on the theory and practice of yoga. The sutra that refers to these terms is sutra 2.46 – “sthira-sukham asanam”. This sentence can be roughly translated as “postures should be stable and comfortable”, and it is also often reworded as the balance between “effort” and “ease.”
Rather than force your body into fight and flight, we will encourage and lead nay invitation or when the body is ready. This is ideal for reprogramming pain with rehab clients and ineffective firing patterns in professional sports clients.
The central nervous system, breath and body mind connection cannot be separated. As above so is below. We will look at the path of emotion and belief system in movement.
Mats and Pilates apparatus (including reformer) will be used as I guide you through a myriad of mindset and movement.
This anatomy in movement CPD is ideal for both movement and manual therapists.
You will take away a wealth of ideas, sequencing and repertoire suitable for both one to one and group programing
When: Sunday 4th February
Where: Pilates Manchester, Cadman House, 2 Wharf rd, Sale, Manchester, M33 2AF (Plenty of free parking). Tram stop 2 minutes walk – https://www.pilatesmanchester.com/timetable-manchester/location/
Time: 10-5pm
Breakdown – Part 1 – 10am-1pm, 1pm-2pm sharing food circle, Part 2 – 2-5pm.
Cost: £145
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ST.Helens Pilates members & friends FREE mindset & breathing gathering
2024-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | St.Helens
We start by welcoming 2024 in with a beautiful Buddhist walk starting at ‘The Bandstand’ at Victoria park, which is just 2 minutes walk from the studio.
Buddhist walking requires silence and concentration. It is only when we are silent that awareness comes.
Mindfulness is when we will stop and just gaze at a tree or flower for a period of time, to feel what comes up.
Please wrap up warm, if it raining bring an umbrella.
We will then head over to the studio into which I will lead you into a breathing, mindset and relation session.
Please bring a pillow, blanket, note pad and pen. (You can grab it form your car after the Buddhist walk).
This will be followed by our a relaxed cup of Chai and chocolate Brownie flapjack.
Closing date for booking is Saturday 27th at 10am.
I am asking all new clients to the studio to make a fair exchange of energy, to claim your free workshop, please make a purchase here
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Sale members & friends FREE mindset, relaxation & breath work workshop
2024-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | St.Helens
We will start with some gentle breath work and mindset, followed by some beautiful relaxation.
Please bring a pillow and blanket and a notepad and pen. We are no shoe zone, so wooly socks are required.
We will finish with some lovely chocolate flapjacks and herbal tea.
Time: 10-12pm
Where: Sale studio
Closing date for reply – Saturday 13th Jan @ 10am
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Feet & gait analysis in movement
2019-06-17 10:00 - 17:00 | St.Helens
We spend most of lives on two feet, we are biped creatures. This one-day course will explore the biomechanics of the feet, ankles, knees and hips with regard to alignment and gait. Looking at how the shape of our feet interacts with ground force reaction and gravity. Our elastic structures create and store energy to allow us to be efficient in our movement patterns but why do some of us have it and some of us don’t. Looking at how different structures relate to each other to create a balanced alignment and coordinated movement.

CPD : Embodied & experimental movement anatomy
2019-05-03 10:00 - 2019-05-06 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Easter weekend 4-day course – 3rd May to 6th May 2019 included
Venue: Pilates Manchester, 5 Wharf Road, Sale, M33 2AF
Time:: 10- 5pm Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon (24 hours lessons plus one hour lunch each day)
CPD : 24 hours
Pre-requisite Reading: “Fascia, Anatomy & Movement” – Jo Avison, “Bowen Unravelled” – Julian Baker
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Cost : £425 early bird including manual
Course Overview
Breathing and the Self:Kinasthetic awareness
The fascial web
The Central Nervous System
Tensegrity
Extra Cellular Matrix (ECM)
Neuro anatomy
Fluid body
Cultivating strength and movement in the shoulders, neck and upper back
The spine and it’s ability to spiral
anatomy of the shoulder girdle and rotator cuff
Scapular humeral rhythm
The diaphragms
Building integrity, stability in the core and spine
The gravitational pull
The bandhas
Intra-abdominal pressure
Core stability
abdomino throracic cavity
Creating space freedom in the hips and legs
Lightness and freedom
Pelvic sling
Pelvic floor and the relation to the feet
From the feet up
Points of connection
Elastic recoil and dynamic bounce
layers, arches and spirals
Balance and weight transfer

Hips, Hamstrings and Lower Limb
2019-04-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Your hip flexors and hamstring muscles are one of the most important groups of muscles necessary for long term mobility, stability and safety of your lower body. Healthy, conditioned and well maintained hip flexors and hamstrings are necessary for preventing hip, knee and lumbar issues. Acute or chronic pain in these areas can signify a restriction and compensation of movement. If symptoms are found to be structural in nature, then it is important to understand both why and what can be done to correct them. Most low back pain and sciatica problems will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring movement. Restriction in the hamstrings places increased stress on the low back and often aggravates or even causes some of the conditions that lead to low back pain and/or sciatica pain.

Yoga and Pilates in Amateur and Professional Sport
2019-03-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-03-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Everyone processes and learns new information in different ways. There are three main cognitive learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. The common characteristics of each learning style listed below can help you understand how you learn and what methods of learning best fits you. Understanding how you learn can help maximize time you spend studying by incorporating different techniques to custom fit various subjects, concepts, and learning objectives. Each preferred learning style has methods that fit the different ways an individual may learn best.

The Truth About the Core
2019-02-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Flattening your abs and teaching core exercises in a class requires much more than simply exercising. If you suffer from IBS, Crohn’s or have fungus and parasites, this will inhibit the bodies ability to fire the core which will then be overtaken by more excited muscle groups and areas of the body. If you also do not have optimal posture and function, the body cannot take action.

Spinal Revolution
2019-01-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
With 76% of back surgeries failing more and more people are turning to movement therapies to help alleviate pain. Low back pain is very common. Fortunately, most people find that it only lasts a few days or weeks. The exact cause of low back pain is often difficult to find. Tension, soreness and/or stiffness are common symptoms. Joints, connective tissue and discs may contribute to the symptoms. The thoracic spine is built for rotation, flexion, and extension. It is highly mobile – or, rather, it has the potential for lots of mobility. Because of its mobility, the thoracic spine must be used, must be moved. But it has to be known. If people are unable to visualize and feel the movement of the thoracic spine, or if they’re unable to even grasp the concept of its existence, they’ll just attempt to twist, rotate, flex, and bend with something familiar to them: the lumbar spine. That’s bad news. A movement system that gently works the entire body opening energy pathways through rhythmic, spiraling movements.

Pre/Post Natal Pilates teachers course
2019-01-05 10:00 - 2019-01-06 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom

The Art of Flexibility
2018-11-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Flexibility training is perhaps the most undervalued component of conditioning and general well being. While recent and ongoing debate questions its role in injury prevention, we can still gain much from a stretching regime. Why is it some of us have it and some of us don’t ? How do we increase it for those who need it and strengthen for those who don’t. If you are teacher are you really stretching what needs to be stretched and lengthening what needs to be strengthened.

Infant Development including neck, upper back, and shoulders
2018-09-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
Can’t squat or lack agility? Ever wondered why you struggle to learn some basic movement patterns or simply are not as skilled as you wish? Barring injury, the problem is often not where you think it is. It may not even be as simple as being taught how to squat or doing more of that exercise. The answer might just be in your very first movements as a child. Life begins on the ground. Our first movements involve looking around us to see what is happening. As we are attracted to voices, we start looking for these people as our eyesight begins to develop. Soon we’re rolling over onto our bellies to initiate the process of crawling, which will eventually lead us to grab hold of something and take our first stuttering steps forward. This workshop will look at infant development and reflexes and its relation to primal and functional movement in life.

Feet and Gait Analysis in Movement
2018-06-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
We spend most of lives on two feet, we are biped creatures. This one-day course will explore the biomechanics of the feet, ankles, knees and hips with regard to alignment and gait. Looking at how the shape of our feet interacts with ground force reaction and gravity. Our elastic structures create and store energy to allow us to be efficient in our movement patterns but why do some of us have it and some of us don’t. Looking at how different structures relate to each other to create a balanced alignment and coordinated movement.

Have you ever been told you have:-

a misaligned pelvis
one leg longer than the other
over pronation in your feet
lack of pronation in your feet
rounded shoulders
lack of mobility in your hips
Can you feel or see that you:-

grind down your shoes on one side
sound like an elephant coming
always lead with one leg
constantly sit with your head forward
struggle to move one shoulder like the other
Or maybe you know you need to strengthen an area of the body such as:- glutes and core

Learn strategies to improve this alignment and to improve joint mechanics to create even better efficiency of movement.
This one day course will be a mix of both theory and practical work. We will look in detail at the anatomy of the feet and legs including the mechanics of the joints involved, but will bring this into a practical understanding using predominantly mat-based exercises for movement and manual therapists, but will also look at some exercises using equipment.

Postural Analysis in Breathing
2018-05-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Cadman House, 5 Wharfe rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M33 2AF, United Kingdom
The word posture is derived from the Latin verb ponere, meaning “to put or place.” The word analysis comes from the Greek word analyein, meaning “to break up.” Therefore, postural analysis is simply the process of “breaking up” the body to determine where it should be “put or placed.”
When a vehicle’s alignment is off, it manifests as uneven tread wear and loss of tire life. Likewise, when a car’s tires are not balanced properly, ride quality is diminished, tire life is shortened, and bearings and shock-absorber performance suffer. When one’s posture is off, the human body also experiences a range of problems: restricted range of motion, pain, organ dysfunction, and joint, tendon, ligament and muscle stress, to name a few.

Embodied anatomy & fascia in motion with Nisha Srivastava
2018-04-20 16:15 - 17:45 | Event City, M17 8AS, Manchester, M17 8AS, United Kingdom
Creativity and awakening go hand in hand with our yoga practice. Nisha will deliver an anatomical experience with a difference using the latest research in fascia. The content is delivered through a rhythmic flow of exploration, kinaesthetic, and creative learning. The workshop has been researched using cadaveric material rather than just producing pretty pictures showing origins and insertions. We want to think about the integrated system, a network of connections, the subtle body using elements of life coaching, body therapy, dance, bodywork, somatic and martial arts. There will be a powerpoint demonstration plus some amazing ideas to take away and work on. A free online anatomical workshop will be gifted to all those who book.
