Somatics with Ribcage FocusGood for the beginning practitioner, this lesson describes the basic concepts of somatics, including walking while in the three stress reflex patterns. We do some standing assessments and a few standing exercises. There is extra focus on freeing up the ribcage in this lesson. Purchase for $40 (I email it to you)/$45 (I send you a flash drive).
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Somatics with Hip Flexor Release FocusThis video is intermediate level -- we go right into the practice. In this lesson there is extra focus on releasing the psoas and quadriceps. It also contains a good back/front body release called boomerang. Purchase for $40 (I email it to you)/$45 (I send you a flash drive).
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This recording of a weekly class includes fascial release work benefiting the entire body. The first half of the class is direct myofascial release/massage with balls and a foam roller to release and hydrate the myofascial tissues. Somatics is a different way to affect those tissues and offers the extra benefit of re-training the brain to work optimally.
This video lesson begins with some detailed work with the hands, forearms, and feet. We then use the foam roller on the quadriceps and adductors. There is some detailed tennis ball work on the sartorius muscle (great for release hip or knee pain) and into the calves. The second half of the class moves to the quiet practice of somatics. Along with overall full body releases, we do some detailed scapular control work, release the neck and shoulders, and open the hip flexors. This class uses a soft Melt ball, an optional harder Melt ball, a tennis ball, and a foam roller (any density). If you don’t have the Melt balls, you can find similar ones on Amazon, search for 1.5" -2" diameter balls for therapeutic massage. Purchase for $20 (email)/$25 (send flash drive)
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In this 53-minute video lesson, I will teach you how to use silicon massage cups to treat your legs and hips. This will help decrease pain, unwind dysfunctional movement patterns, promote circulation, and decrease inflammation. If you have any kind of ankle, knee or hip pain, this cupping technique will surely be helpful.
You will need a set of massage cups, some oil, and some towels. You can search the internet for “silicon massage cups” or use this link to Amazon. I have developed this technique over the last few years, and love showing it to people. It’s easy to learn and highly effective. Purchase for $25 (email)/$30 (flash drive) |
This three-part series of lessons is appropriate for anyone with back issue or any issue preventing large, complicated movements. There are no flexion exercises for the spine, making it safe for most types of back conditions. The lessons are a blend of yoga, Pilates, and myofascial release. Each series contains core stability and strength work, hip, hamstring and shoulder openers, and centering exercises. Each Series can be purchased for $15 (email)/$20 (flash drive).
"Sue has put together a clear and concise program which is easy to follow and provides a great deal of information to help perform exercises correctly and effectively. Her integration of myofascial release techniques, yoga and pilates-based exercises is a great combination to help overcome back pain." --Melanie Byford-Young, BHScPT & International Pilates Rehab Instructor Trainer |
Back Care Basics - Series 1
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Back Care Basics - Series 2
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Back Care Basics - Series 3
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Free video to help your meditation practice. I describe in detail how to engage the abdominals and pelvic floor correctly and how to breathe well for maintaining stability. Use the button to email me and I will send you the video file. (7 minutes)
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PACIFIC NW PILATES
5201 SW Westgate Dr # 114, Portland, OR 97221 (503) 292-4409 | Directions to Pacific NW Pilates |
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