Bones for Life focuses on natural movement that can be enhanced in order to help develop the postural integrity, flexibility and stability that support strong bones. Its gentle exercises are designed to transform habitual patterns into ways of moving that can lead to what its originator, Ruthy Alon, calls a state of “biological optimism”. Bones for Life is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Whilst this workshop is aimed primarily at teachers who wish to integrate exercises designed to combat osteoporosis into their weekly classes, it would benefit anyone with an interest or concern in this field, or anyone who simply wants to improve their posture and movement. Topics covered during the day: The background and methodology of Ruthy Alon’s Bones for Life programme The two main options for the response of the spine to pressure Exploration of safe postures for sustaining the dynamic movements that can build bone strength Strategies for promoting uprightness and the body-language of gentle assertion Evolutionary patterns of self-mobilization to enhance the efficiency and economy of movement How to foster proportional articulation in all major joints How to reorganize the most vulnerable areas of the spine, ie neck and lumbar, in a passive and organically accepted way. Marye Wyvill Marye trained for five years at the Dharma Yoga Centre under the tutelage of Julie Friedeberger and Swami Dharmananda, and later spent four years as a resident and teacher at Mandala Yoga Ashram in Wales. She is Co-Director of Movement Intelligence UK (www.movementintelligence.co.uk) UK branch of the umbrella organization established by Dr Ruthy Alon for promoting training in Bones for Life, Walk for Life and other programmes. Marye has produced three CDs of Yoga Nidra practices.

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