An accessible comprehensive approach to the anatomy and function of the fascial system in the body combined with a holistic.

In Anatomy Trains in Motion, the integral Anatomy Trains «map of connection» is translated into a tangible and productive application for movement training. Whether you're seeking an initial introduction to the detail of the anatomy of the myofascial meridians or you're ready for movement-relevant understanding of the interrelatedness of the lines, you'll find this to be a helpful guide. If you are a movement professional or therapist attending Anatomy Trains in Motion anywhere in the world, then this study guide is, alongside the course manual, a practical learning tool. With detailed maps of each of the Anatomy Trains lines, training aims and considerations specific to each line, recommended movement sequences to enhance fascial movement qualities, and supportive ways to embody your learning, the study guide for myofascial meridian anatomy will take you along a detailed yet integrated and embodied path toward movement ease.

This is a bright new easy-to-follow guide to building great visual assessment skills. Compiled from a Massage & Bodywork article series, Tom has updated the articles and added illustrations to allow the concepts to be easily understood.The first chapters outline the method and the way it can be successfully integrated into your practice, including charting and making the client feel comfortable with it. Each subsequent chapter deals with the Anatomy Trains lines, giving visual assessment and strategy points for each with diagrams, model photos, and more.

At the art of motion Academy, we are excited to offer you this comprehensive manual for embodied learning. Slings in Motion Blend comprises a diverse mix of exercise favourites from the Slings in Motion I, II, and III repertoire series. Special features of the fascia-focussed movement selection are: All of the 12 myofascial meridians of Tom Myers' Anatomy Trains concept are considered with specificity. All of the 12 Fascial Movement Qualities of the Slings Myofascial Training concept are deliberately utilised and improved. Exercises in all body positions are included (standing, weight-bearing, kneeling, sitting, prone, side-lying, supine). The versatility of the repertoire unites dynamic exercises with slow, deliberate motions and melting poses. All exercises can be embedded into the smooth flowing SynerChi sequence shown at the end of the manual. Each of the 20 exercises is illustrated with photos that show every phase of a motion. The detailed descriptions include: Overarching exercise aims Distinct exercise benefits Use of props such as the Slings massage balls, massage domes, trigger balls, and kneeling pad Recommended breathing pattern and technique Movement sequence from starting position to execution to conclusion Applied Slings Myofascial Training Techniques Key points to remember Specific instructions for each movement component Myofascial movement anatomy Exercise variations Every exercise in this manual has a multitude of benefits for your body and the way you feel in your body. It is a practical guide to enhance your movement scope and overall wellbeing in a resource-oriented integrative manner. We hope you will love this repertoire as much as we do. Happy practice!

An illustrated guide to the core design principles of the body’s musculoskeletal system—for kinesiologists, movement therapists, yoga teachers, dancers, and bodyworkers of all kinds What does knowledge of anatomical structure have to do with preventing everyday muscular aches, pains, and injuries? According to Dr. Theodore Dimon, everything! Our bodies are designed to work holistically, supported by an intelligently organized system of muscles, bones, and connective tissue. So when we target problem spots by stretching, relaxing, or strengthening individual muscles, we bypass the dynamic, interconnected network that enables healthy functioning and injury prevention. Understanding how this system works in action is the key. In this groundbreaking guide, Dr. Dimon describes the basic principles that govern our bodies’ musculoskeletal architecture and provides practical exercises to activate specific muscle groups and demonstrate our bodies’ efficient holistic function. Readers will learn about dynamic design and the body in action, including: How the musculoskeletal system works as a whole The relationship between proprioception and muscle length About maximizing spinal, shoulder, hip, arm, and leg stability and health The important role of breath and breathing About posture and musculoskeletal support With more than 300 illustrations, this is an ideal resource for students and practitioners of kinesiology, bodywork, movement, sport kinesiology, dance, and all readers searching for a dynamic guide to the human body.

The 2nd Edition of this unique book examines the functional anatomy of the lower back. From this perspective, it develops a system for evaluating the origins of mechanical low back pain, and recommends steps for developing safe, active rehabilitation programs. Beautifully illustrated and easy-to-use, the text cohesively integrates kinesiology, biomechanics, and anatomy with pain therapy. This edition includes more clinical applications, an algorithm of care for managing low back pain, specific methods to train abdominal and trunk extensor mechanisms, and a new section on teaching the patient self-management strategies.

Body? is Tom's regional anatomy- used as a text in our ATSI structural integration training- each chapter covers a region of the body in terms of the bones, joints, muscles and fascial structure embedded in Tom's unique view of evolution and development.