Neuroplasticity and Movement

Guest post by Angela Crowley

Neuroplasticity and Movement are inherently influencing each other constantly.

This workshop will reveal the fascinating relationships between the science of Neuroplasticity and movement providing vast opportunities for somatic practitioners.

Neuroplasticity is the nature of the brain to change throughout life in response to what we do, think, experience, and imagine. Key findings that led to the recognition of neuroplasticity as a science will be presented. They shed light on how we learn, develop, and change throughout life. These basic concepts inform us to understand how our teaching may support positive or negative neuroplastic changes and relationships with movement.

Movement is life. Each movement we make is networking pathways and patterns in our nervous system and brain which can become habitual. We can ride a bike without relearning each time. Other habits become challenging patterns to change such as tense shoulders or grinding teeth.

As somatic professionals, each session we teach is rich with the possibility to create positive neuroplastic growth influencing cognitive health, creativity and well-being and adaptability as well as strength, flexibility, balance. These changes carry throughout the entire person enhancing overall well-being and potential.

In this workshop, you will discover fundamental principles of the science of neuroplasticity as well as key strategies you can rely on while creating fresh perspectives and greater potential in your daily work.

We will explore the science behind neuroplasticity and its relationship to movement. We will define clear principles of approach versus learning new exercises. Experiential movement explorations will inherently validate the principles. Demonstrations in a pilates environment will be presented.

Fresh perspectives of analysis when looking at clients, new approaches to cueing and lesson strategies will enliven positive neuroplastic change for you and your clients while providing tools to unlock dysfunctional movement patterns and enhance organic learning.

These fundamental approaches may be applied equally well in private and group settings and expand into a variety of environments.

Angela Crowley is trained in traditional and progressive pilates techniques. She was originally trained by Romana and had the privilege of also studying with Bruce King, Kathy Grant, Jillian Hessel and more. She owned a Pilates studio for 14 years and was the first host site for Polestar Education. She has been a presenter for numerous Polestar conferences, Pilates on Tour Rehab Summit and The Pilates Method Alliance.

To learn more about neuroplasticity and movement, join Angela for her 3-hour online workshop on July 19th from 12-3PM ET: The Magic of Neuroplasticity and Movement.