Mariska Breland - Mind the Movement
Join Mariska Breland at The Studio at Padaro Beach in Carpinteria, California for her
Mind the Movement – Improving Neurological Conditions and Enhancing Performance Workshop. In this enlightening workshop, Pilates teacher (and MS patient) Mariska Breland will take you through a basic understanding of the central nervous system, the role of sensory and motor systems to control and refine movement, the fascinating phenomenon of mirror neurons, brain maps, and the homunculus, and how our growing understanding of neuroplasticity is a game-changer for movement professionals and exercisers alike.
Instructor: |
Mariska Breland |
Subject: |
Workshop - Mind the Movement |
Date: |
Saturday August 10, 2013 |
Times: |
1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Location: |
The Studio At Padaro Beach
3749 Santa Claus Lane, Suite C
Carpinteria, California, 93013, USA |
Class Size: |
10 Participants |
Cost: |
$100 |
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Workshop Overview
Pilates is considered mind-body exercise. But what does that really mean? In this enlightening workshop, Pilates teacher (and MS patient) Mariska Breland will take you through a basic understanding of the central nervous system, the role of sensory and motor systems to control and refine movement, the fascinating phenomenon of mirror neurons, brain maps, and the homunculus, and how our growing understanding of neuroplasticity is a game-changer for movement professionals and exercisers alike.
Specific applications and exercises will be included for working with neurological conditions and brain injury, but the understanding of how to truly harness the power of the mind-body connection can improve the performance of any student or athlete.
Duration: The workshop will run from 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and will include a lecture by Mariska Breland with exercises integrated into the workshop to illustrate different points discussed in the lecture.
Filming:
This class will be filmed by Pilates Anytime. As a result the schedule may fluctuate according to filming requirements. Participants will have the choice of being on or off camera.
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