 Bones for Life Segment 1, Bones 1 January 20 - 23, 2012 30 day prior Early Bird Registration Cost: $465 Cost: $525 Bones for Life Segment 2, Bones 2 April 13 - 16, 2012 30 Day Prior (March 13th) Early Bird Cost: $465 Cost after March 13th: $525 Bones for LIfe Segment 3, Bones 3 October 26 - 29, 2012 30 Day Prior (September 26) Early Bird Cost: $465  Cost After September 26th: $525 Taught by: Brenda Sorkin, GCFP, CTP, Bones for Life Trainer and Cynthia Kopyar, PT, GCFP, Bones for Life Teacher Fulfills Continuing Education Requirements for Physical Therapists (CE90013351)
Researchers are baffled about how to strengthen the body’s bones. New studies show you can actually lose bone mass with some types of prolonged exercise. But in Japanese studies, bone density increased in mice who jumped 40 times a week. Many people have too many issues around ankles, knees, hips or backs to ever jump in safety and those who can jump, if it is too jarring and alignment is not considered any benefits can be negated. Fortunately, there is a way that benefits our body and our mind and can be achieved more subtly. The Bones for Life program uses the Feldenkrais tools of awareness and focused attention to bring beneficial, long-term change. Developed by Ruthy Alon, the program uses mindful exploration, rhythm, gentle pressure, and vibration to stimulate bone health and promote strength through organization and alignment. When Ruthy taught her program during one semester at the University of Tel Aviv every woman in the course increased her bone density. My own first year of study with Ruthy improved my bone density scores and reversed my osteoporosis. This program is presently being taught in 3 segments: Bones 1, 2 and 3. Each segment introduces you to 30 of the 90 processes in the program. Each segment builds on the past segment as we experience the pleasure of our movement and relate it to walking, lifting weight, balance and exploring how to fall in safety as we work in our own personal range of comfort. This Certification Program is open to anyone looking for a safe way to improve the quality of their movement and revitalize their bones and posture, as well as for people interested in becoming professional Bones for Life Teachers. There are also times when there is a workshop option, please see the hours below. Hours of Certification Program: Friday: 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 pm. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: 10 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Bones for Life Workshop Options during the Certification Program: Friday: 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $65 Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $65 Friday: 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cost: $130 Cancellation and Refund Policy for the Certification Program If you cancel 30 days prior to the the Bones for Life Certification Program a $100 processing fee will be deducted from any refund issued. 21 days prior to the program we regret refunds will not be available. In the unusual event Movement Dialogues needs to cancel a program, you will be given a full tuition refund. We are not responsible for any other fees you may incur. Brief Description of Bones 1, Bones 2 and Bones 3 Bones for Life® Certification Program Segment 1, Bones 1 Bones 1 particularly explores the connection to our skeleton, as well as relating to our breath and introducing the work with vibration. Bones for Life® Certification Program Segment 2, Bones 2 Building on the foundation of Bones 1, in this second segment of Bones we continue to explore movement processes that focus our attention on how the vitality that comes with using more of ourselves enhances our daily lives. The movement processes provide a structure from which we can observe what brings us into dysfunction and an approach to experience life enhancing options that support our well being and our bones. These principles will be applied to the complexity of a natural walk and also bring in the ability to use weights safely. Bones for Life® Certification Program Segment 3, Bones 3 In Bones 3 we explore both the most subtle movements of the program as well as the largest movements in working with the ability to fall in safety. We relate all the segments and bring aspects in to a springy walk. Click here for Bones for Life® Certification Program Requirements Click here for link to Continuing Education Requirements for Physical Therapists Click here for printable schedule Site contents © 2011 Brenda Sorkin. All rights reserved. |