This workshop will take place at Esh Aerial Arts in Cambridge, MA.
\nIt is geared towards instructors!<\/p>\n
We as circus instructors want to help our students progress their skill level, have fun, and stay safe. But when it comes to flexibility as part of a training regimen, science points to some definite do’s and don’ts. We used to believe that stretching was categorically good for preventing injuries, and then we learned that was actually false. Now we have more information than ever on how to keep bodies safe and healthy while performing at a fairly high level.
\nIn this workshop we’ll discuss some of the newest science on the properties of connective tissue, some leading concepts in the world of stretching for athletes, and what simple things we can do to help our students become more flexible while minimizing the risk of injury. The workshop will also include:
\n– sample warmups and stretches with a discussion of the pros and cons
\n– variations on common stretches that integrate the whole body and help avoid injuries
\n– detailed stretching techniques for group classes that allow students to progress faster while staying within their safe range of motion<\/p>\n
Plus – what to do in special cases, and opportunity for questions about specific issues you’ve encountered.<\/p>\n
Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure that you are there on time!
\nCourse notes will be handed out, but a notebook and writing implement is recommended.
\nPlease wear clothing that you can stretch and move in. <\/p>\n