2606 – Ai Chi Balance and Trunk Stabilization
Prerequisite:
Experience with the Ai Chi movements and breathing patterns.
Fort Myers, FL /
Wednesday, July 2 – 7:00-9:20 am – 2.0 credit hours equal to 2.0 CECs/.2 CEUs
(Classroom: 7:00-8:00 am / Pool:
8:20-9:20 am)
Las Vegas, NV /
Friday, Sept. 5 – 12:30-3:45 pm – 3.0 credit hours equal to 3.0 CECs/.3 CEUs
(Pool: 12:30-2:00 pm / Classroom:
2:00-3:45 pm)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Using
Ai Chi with some Pilates concepts, this session will apply core stability and
fall prevention techniques to develop balance and lumbar stabilization for your
clients. The focus of this Ai Chi class will be on deep, rather than
superficial, muscles. Learn to use the trunk muscles to initiate movement in
the extremities. Balance, mobility and stability, all in one program!
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
1) Analyze
the body efforts used to move proximal to distal.
2) Experience
movement initiated in the core rather than in the extremities.
3) Feel
deep tissue trunk and abdominal muscles engage for balance and stability.
4) Recruit
muscle tissue in an efficient, effective progression.
FACULTY: Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC, founder/president of ATRI, is an internationally known
speaker, author and consultant. She is the founder of six different businesses
including the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, the Aquatic Exercise
Association, Living Right Magazine, America’s Certification Trainers, Armchair
Aerobics Inc., and the Fitness Firm. A leader in the health and wellness
industry, she also draws on her vast experience as an entrepreneur to teach
others what it takes to assume the risk of business and enterprise. Ruth is the
author of numerous articles and 15 books on her specialties of wellness and
business. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the Sevier-McCahill
Disability International Foundation Award; and the John Williams, Jr.
International Swimming Hall of Fame Adapted Aquatics Award. Known for her high
energy and practical teaching approaches, Ruth has brought thousands of people
over the years to understand the benefits of water exercise.