The Role of the Obliques in Daily Life Movements
Bill Keele & Susan Koenig 4-21-2013
Walking, rolling over and getting up from the bed or floor, and many more common, daily movements require efficient internal and external oblique functioning and integration with our soma. Over the years, Bill and Susan have discussed various inefficient patterns common in our clients (and our somas too). One "problem" pattern that comes up with frequency is the confusion between the pelvis and low back in the cross lateral, diagonal patterns between the pelvis and upper trunk (rib cage and shoulder girdles).
This presentation will focus on the role of the obliques in that uniquely human cross lateral patterning necessary for comfortable walking, rolling over, turning, getting up, and much more. You'll be able to apply what you learn to yourself, clients, and classes you teach. Come prepared to move, learn, and pandiculate. Feel the difference in your awareness and pleasure as you move through your daily activities.
Bill Keele studied therapeutic movement in the tradition of Viniyoga in 1999, and gained his certification as a Viniyoga teacher. In 1999, Cynthia Lindway, an early Somatics Graduate, introduced Bill to Hanna Somatics. Bill completed the Hanna Somatics Training Program graduating in 2003 in Wave 6. Bill taught Biomechanics and Postural Analysis, studied Ortho-Bionomy and Muscle Energy Technique, and gained certification in Mat Pilates. In 2006, he attended Makawao School of Therapeutic Massage and was licensed in the State of Hawaii. In 2010 Bill completed a six-month study in the field of structural Applied Kinesiology taught by another past Hanna Somatics graduate Lorne Fedderson.
Susan Koenig trained with Thomas Hanna in 1990 and received her Certification in Hanna Somatic Education in 1992. She is a licensed trainer of Hanna Somatic Education through the Novato Institute, has a private practice in Berkeley, teaches a semi-regular weekly HSE class in Emeryville, CA, and also presents HSE workshops around the US, Canada, and Mexico; and will be presenting a 12 hour workshop in Lafayette, LA, May 18-19, 2013 through the AMTA-LA.