Previous Workshops
Franklin Method® Workshops
The Diaphragm and Breathing
Do you know the main muscles for breathing? When you go to the gym, is there a machine to work this muscle? The Diaphragm is the main muscle for breathing and in this class, learn Franklin Method® embodiments to work the diaphragm muscle and achieve deeper, fuller, freer breaths!
The Lungs and Breathing
Does your breathing feel shallow or restricted? Do you know how the lungs function? Learn the function of the lungs as well as tools to embody the lungs in breathing using The Franklin Method® to help encourage healthier, deeper and freer breathing.
The Heart and Breathing
The heart and lungs have an intimate connection, when you are breathing fast, can you feel what happens to your heart? When you are calmer and breathing deeper, what happens to your heart and then overall mind and body feeling. Learn the basic function of the heart as well as tools to embody the heart in breathing using The Franklin Method® to help calmer, deeper breaths.
The Liver and Breathing
I don’t know about you, but I never even thought about how the liver reacts to breathing! What a concept. Focusing on the movement of the Liver helps to improve function and overall keep it happier and healthier. Experience the power of The Franklin Method® using imagery and embodiments to tap into the Liver and its movement while breathing.
The Kidneys and Breathing
The Kidneys and breathing? What the heck? Find balance and tension release in your body by embodying the movements of the Kidneys and breathing. Adding this imagery to your regular breathing practice can really enhance the overall effects it has on your body. Experience the power of The Franklin Method® using imagery and embodiments to tap into the Kidneys and their movement while breathing.
Plié/Squat-Free the Plié!
A staple movement of any dance class or exercise regime. Do you find yourself fearing this type of movement? Is it painful, uncomfortable, or overall, just feel tight? In this workshop learn the “bone rhythms” and “muscle sliding” to help you visualize, embody and functionally move your body the way it was meant to be moved. Also learn to understand what cues your instructors are trying to convey and what potentially could be more helpful cues for deeper, smoother and more pain free plié/squat movement.
Turnout-For Smoother, Fuller Range!
Hmm, why is it easier for some to achieve the gold standard turnout and hard for others despite your hard work? Learn the anatomy of the hip joint, gentle “bone rhythms” and “muscle sliding” that will help find a greater range of motion, but also help you understand that a full range may be unrealistic without drastic measures. Let’s keep those hips healthy and functioning for many years to come no matter what your exercise of choice.
Port de Bras/Shoulder Mobility-Unlock the Shoulders!
Do your shoulders feel locked, stiff, or overall immobile? Or would you like smoother, fuller movement and range of motion? Whether you are looking for a more elegant line of the arm transitioning through port de bras in dance or just feel better reaching for an item, this class is for you. By using gentle “bone rhythms” and “muscle sliding” and positive imagery, achieve happier, healthier shoulder mobility.
Grand Battement/Kick-Free the Hip!
Have you ever been told to “lift from underneath” while doing a grand battement or kicking the leg? How does that make sense when the muscles used in lifting are on the opposite side? This workshop will focus on the meaning of imagery used to achieve that higher kick as well as the “bone rhythms” that must happen for the leg to move comfortably in the socket as well as “muscle sliding” to achieve a safer range of motion. Not only great for dancers, but for anyone to achieve and maintain hip health..
Jumping, Force Absorption and Force Generation-Kangaroo Power!
Learn to achieve greater command of the body’s ability to jump and to jump safely. Whether you want a more efficient petit allegro, a higher grand jeté, or effectively perform that burpee at the gym, this class will help you understand the body’s built-in force absorption/generation system. Understanding this system will help those jumps feel more effortless, less painful and help the stamina. Even if you no longer jump, this class can help you understand how the body absorbs and generates force for overall healthy, efficient movement in whatever you do.
Franklin Method®: Liberate Your Neck, Relax Your Shoulders
Experience the power of imagery, touch and movement exercises to lengthen and balance shoulder and neck musculature. Learn how to melt away tension and associated mental anxiety. Learn the experiential anatomy of the shoulder girdle and benefit from an increased awareness into the function and interaction of joints and muscles.
Franklin Method®: Imagery Exercises for a Strong, Flexible & Healthy Spine
The spine is a masterpiece of design containing over one hundred joints and associated muscles and ligaments. How, then, is it possible that so many people suffer from debilitating pain associated with the spine? Complex design requires conscious maintenance. Why do we have a spine in the first place? Why is it shaped the way it is? This workshop will explain spinal evolution, design and function using imagery and simple movement. A new embodied understanding of the spine will allow for all daily movement and exercise to benefit spinal health.
Franklin Method®: Healthy Spine, Activate and Embody the Spine Muscles
This is a great follow up the Spine Workshop, which focused on the bones and bone rhythms of the spine. In this workshop learn the main muscles of the spine and learn to embody and imagine the muscles that will change your posture and will help you to move with ease and flow in a whole new way.
Franklin Method®: Dynamic Abdominals
Understand that Functions of the Abdominal muscles through specificity! The abdominals have 3 main functions, and, in this workshop, you will learn imagery and embodiment tools to get the muscles activating properly and more efficiently.
Franklin Method®: Pelvic Power for Core Integration
Focus on the practical application of imagery techniques to increase the power, alignment and flexibility of the pelvic joints and muscles. To balance the action of the joints we will experience the natural bone rhythms in support of healthy function. This, in turn, will increase the safety of the lower back, knees and feet.
Franklin Method®: The Pelvic Floor in Three Dimensions: Active, Toned and Balanced
Learn how to find and embody the individual muscles of the Pelvic Floor and develop a whole new control of the pelvic floor!
Franklin Method®: The Iliopsoas: Activate Your Inner Core
As a deep stabilizer of the spine, learn how to find and work the Iliopsoas through imagery, embodiment, and touch. Find a whole new way of connecting with your inner core and change the way you walk, run or leap!
Franklin Method®: Imagery for Healthy and Strong Knees
Designed to help you achieve optimal health for your knees. We’ll learn how to integrate efficient knee function into daily activities or training so that our knees remain healthy, strong and pain-free – for life.
Franklin Method®: Feet for Life-Organizing Your Organic Base
Through touch and gentle movement, learn to “organize your organic base” for happier, healthier, and more activated feet!
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Workshop Replays
Replays of all previous workshops are available. See descriptions for details.
Replays are available at watch.keystonemovement.com.
Replays are $15 + tax for 3 months of playback.
