Title: Walk for Life

Teacher:Ruthy Alon
Date and Time: November 7-11, 2012. Hours: Wednesday,  2pm-6pm, Thursday-Saturday,  9am-12:30pm & 2:30-5pm, Sunday, 9am-1pm.

PLACE: Scottish Rite Center - Oakland, CA

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DESCRIPTION:

Learn to improve the basic function of a dynamic, lively, and  healthy walk.

This 5- day workshop of Walk for Life® will include walking in nature with the use of Walking Poles, as well as indoor Movement Laboratory of simple, yet sophisticated  strategies to improve the quality of walking.

The program's model is derived from evolutionary patterns of locomotion which have proven their efficiency throughout millions of years of survival.

Coordination: Committing to harmonious cooperation between all body parts in a Feldenkrais integrative perspective, awakening the organic intelligence of self correction.

Propulsion: Using the alternating shift of weight from one leg to the other in walking, undulating a rhythmical  multi- dimensional wave for generating the propulsion of walking.

Impact: Accentuating the outsmarting of gravity in auto-mobilization by striking the foot onto 
the ground, in a way that loads the body with an impact of rebounding elastic force upward.

Alignment: Training the skeleton to incessantly re-create its alignment into a streamlined trajectory for the transmission of the two way force, the body mass bearing down, as well as the springy reaction up, streaming from end to end, without loss, deviation, or compression, in a domino-effect quality.

Walking with Poles: Walking Poles are used not only as support for equilibrium, but also to revive the arms primal function of the quadrupeds' front legs. Using the poles for walking is producing  a counter force, which thrusts the shoulder blade backward to the spine, restoring vital flexibility the most stiff and non negotiable area of the upper back.

The poles also empower the ballistic factor of propulsion. Through being an extension of the arms, they reach to interact with the ground, generating an impact of a higher mobilization potency, than what a human's bi- pedal leg can produce.

Required equipment: Participants are asked  to bring a mat, a set of Walking Poles and a piece of fabric for use as a wrap. 

FABRIC: The fabric wrap is 7 meters (7yds. 21") 45" wide cotton fabric, purchased at JoAnn Fabrics. It is called "Country Classic" which is found in the quilters section or at an equivalent store.
WALKING POLES: If you already own walking poles, please bring them. Or if you need to purchase a pair, we recommend the Highland Cork Air Shock from Komperdell. They have the anti-shock option and a cork handle, telescoping pole so one size fits all and come with tips for using in urban settings. Click here for more information. Poles purchased through us are $55 per pair (includes shipping/handling and tax). Urban tips are $2 per pair.

Ruthy Alon, a Feldenkrais senior trainer, author of MINDFUL SPONTANEITY, (North Atlantic books) creator of the Movement Intelligence program, Bones For Life®,  www.bonesforlife.com.

Registration:

Tuition:

• $750
  

A deposit of $250 will reserve your space. Please make all checks payable to Feldenkrais Resources Training Institute. We accept Visa, MC, and checks.

Refunds: A refund less a $100 administrative fee is available, provided we receive your written notice one month prior to the start date of the training.

To register, please call  510-540-7600. You can also  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your complete Name, Address, Phone number, and email address, as well as method of payment. Please indicate if you wish to purchase Walking Poles, and/or Urban Tips.