ZEN•GA® Fascial Focus: Exploring Arm Lines
Description
This ZENGA workshop incorporates the latest findings in fascial research. It is thought that the myofascial lines act as global tension complexes that simultaneously stabilize, transmit forces, preserve joint integrity and allow for coordinated movements throughout the skeletal frame. The Arm Line Exploration uses the four arm lines as a map to begin to understand these well documented myofascial continuities, to stimulate awareness of our three-dimensional structures and to "see" or sense the arm lines experientially in the body. These simple exercises can also be a helpful guide for approaching global movement patterns when faulty movement compensations exist. Tactile feedback and support tools (Mini Stability Ball and Flex-Band) add imagery and gentle resistance to improve tone, proprioception and circulation. The Exploration is followed by a dynamic Flex-Band Arm Line Workout designed to further build on the concepts of myofascial continuities using Flex-Band resistance with coordinated global movement patterns to seamlessly integrate the arm lines into the entire body.
Available Course Credits
 |
Merrithew® | 0.20 |
Learning Objectives
- Understand what fascia, the four main lines and four arm lines are
- Understand the function of myofascial continuities
- Discover how posture and/or repetitive movement patterns can remodel fascia
- Learn what happens when the lines are not functioning optimally and how may this effect movement quality
- Discover experimental exercises to explore Arm Lines and observe movement quality and restrictions
- Experience an Arm Line Workout using a Flex-Band
Course Content
| Welcome | Module | ||
| Resources | Module | ||
| Roll Call | Module | ||
| Next Steps | Module |
Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable:
All fees for courses/workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Student Cancellations:
If a student cancels their enrollment in a course/workshop, no refunds or credits will be issued.
Schedule Changes:
Enrollments cannot be transferred to another student, course, or workshop.
Provider Cancellations:
Merrithew® reserves the right to cancel or modify courses/workshops up to three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled date. In such cases, students will be notified, and any paid fees may be applied to a future course or refunded in full.
For assistance regarding your enrollment, please email academy@merrithew.com .
The following equipment and props are used in this workshop:
- 7" Mini Stability Ball
- 12" Mini Stability Ball
- Flex-Band
- Toning Balls
To fully participate in this workshop, participants must have access to the equipment listed for the session. Merrithew® equipment is strongly encouraged, as instruction will be delivered using Merrithew equipment. Participants using substitute equipment will not be blocked from participating; however, Instructor Trainers will not be able to modify the workshop content or provide guidance on adapting exercises during the session.
If you’re interested in purchasing any of the equipment or props featured in this workshop, please visit Merrithew Shop or contact the Merrithew Sales team at equipment@merrithew.com.
STOTT PILATES® 0.2 Continuing Education Credits
Specialty Tracks
Group Matwork, Interdisciplinary, Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning, Active for Life