This class is the starting point for learning Ortho-Bionomy.

Isometric and isotonic techniques for working with inefficient muscular tension patterns as well as underdeveloped muscle tone are presented and practiced, including related anatomy.

This one hour presentation will define and explain Ortho-Bionomy as a bodywork modality. The aim is to demonstrate some Ortho-Bionomy techniques and how an Ortho-Bionomist works. A 15-minute introduction will outline the history, philosophy and principles of Ortho-Bionomy. Then there will be opportunity for participants to experience and / or to observe the ‘hands on’ work. Throughout the presentation there will the chance to ask questions and join in on discussion.

Specific positioning techniques to stimulate natural self-correcting neuro-muscular reflexes for all joints of the body will be taught. These gentle techniques facilitate the release of pain and tension patterns, promote expanded range of motion, and offer a greater sense of well-being.

This class is an opportunity for attendees, from all backgrounds, to learn self-care practices to support their own structural wellness. Therapists from all modalities, as well as students of Ortho-Bionomy, will learn ways of providing clients with the most effective exercises to do after the session to integrate the changes experienced within the session. This supports enduring change.

Working in close relationship with a client requires an awareness of ethically and emotionally appropriate and professional pathways that will most effectively allow positive outcomes to arise. The principles of Ortho-Bionomy can inform this process. Join us for the (2) 90-minute sessions, completing this study group, 3pm till 4.30pm on Saturday 1st May and 3pm till 4.30pm on Sunday 2nd May.

Learning to explore, and identify efficient vs inefficient movement patterns adds a dynamic dimension to the more static positional release techniques of Fundamental Ortho-Bionomy. Participants will learn to recognize and feel patterns of joint and muscle movement, in order to facilitate increased range of comfortable motion.

In this class students will gain understanding, exploring and creating balance within the structures that hold us upright. Modern life tends to have us living in a fast-forward "lean" or in an overuse pattern. This creates structural disharmony, patterns of inefficient movement, pain, lack of movement and even rigidity. The aim of this class is to learn methods to notice these inefficient patterns of imbalance, learn ways to create freedom of movement, and ways to integrate these changes.

In this class students will gain understanding, exploring and creating balance within the structures that hold us upright. The aim of this class is to learn methods to notice these inefficient patterns of imbalance and posture, and learn ways to create freedom of movement, efficient posture, and to integrate these changes.