Vertebral Segments

The Core of the Core

Mary Bond 4-10-2010

Deep tension along the front of the spine can cause flexion inhibitions of individual vertebrae, even when neighboring vertebrae are in extension. In the cervical region, tensions “in front of the spine” involve the face and sensory organs. In the trunk such tensions may involve respiration, visceral function, emotional patterns and gravitational balance and support.

In this presentation you will experience the continuity between the intrinsic muscles of the feet and the deep muscles of the spine. We will discover the role of habit in spinal mechanics, identifying and releasing habituated vertebral segments. The work will help you understand the role of spinal segmental mobility in:

• Normalization of breathing patterns

• Postural adaptability and balance

• Contra lateral gait

• Freedom of self-expression

Mary Bond is the author of The New Rules of Posture: How to Sit, Stand and Move in the Modern World, which is quickly becoming a must-read for anyone desiring better understanding of the effects of posture and movement on physical health and well-being. Mary has also written numerous magazine articles on bodywork and movement, and an earlier book, Balancing Your Body. A student of the human body since she put on dancing shoes at age six, Mary received an MA in Dance from the University of California at Los Angeles, and then studied directly with Ida P. Rolf, PhD, Founder of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration. Currently Chair of the US Movement Faculty of the Rolf Institute, Mary has been a featured presenter at numerous Structural Integrators’ Conferences. She has a private practice in Los Angeles, and travels throughout the US conducting workshops tailored for dancers, bodyworkers, athletes and yoga practitioners. Her teaching emphases the practical sensory and movement awareness that contributes to sustainable improvements in mind and body functioning. Visit www.marybond.net.