"In What a Body Can Do, Ben Spatz develops, for the first time, a rigorous theory of embodied technique as knowledge. He argues that understranding technique as a field of both training and research has much to offer current discussions around the role of practice in the university, including the debates over "practice as research."
Drawing on critical perspectives from the sociology of knowledge, phenomenology, dance studies, enactive cognition, and other areas, Spatz argues that technique is a major area of historical and ongoing research in physical culture, performing arts, and everyday life."-P.4 de la couverture.

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"(...) presents an in-depth look at the most important yet abused skeletal muscle in the human body. Located deep within the front hip joint and lower spine, the psoas is critial for optimal postural alignment, movement, and overall well-being. Its function and importance extend beyond anatomical mechanics to the nerve complex and energy systems. Taking a uniquely holistic approach, this book explores how the psoas affects the health of the body, mind, and spirit. (...)"--P. [4] de la couv.

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" International master teacher Eric Franklin shows you how to gain more energy, be more alert, and improve your exercise and sport performance by optimizing something we all take for granted : breathing.

Breathing, Franklin says, is necessary for energy production - and highly functionnal breathing will open up opportunities to attain peak performance. This concise, fully illustrated text will help you do the following :
- Learn to improve your breathing function to benifit your health and improve your sprt performance
- Understand the anatomy of breathing - all the muscles and joints involved and how they work together
- Practice 35 breathing exe4rcises to improve functional breathing technique and performance in dance, yoga, and Pilates
- Study and train the vital muscle of breathing - the diaphragm
- Comprehend the fonction and movement of the rib cage as it pertains to breathing
- Integrate all the elements involved in berathing for optimal breathing function

Franklin has tested the ideas and exercises in his more than 30 years of teaching, and his principales have been used by dancers, yoga practitioners, Pilates intructors, actors, vocal coaches, singing coaches, physiotherapost, swimmers, runners, and many others. His detailed description of the anatomy involved, his presentation of the exercises, and his ability to integrate this information in pratical waysmake this text an important reference for those who are looking to reach their peak performance in sport and in life." 4e de couverture

Contents
1- Diaphragm
2- Rib cage
3- Lungs
4- Muscles of Breathing[-]

"With the purchase of this book, you can free of charge watch all 32 videos at www.pilatesanytime.com/centered or scan the QR codes in the book, using your tablet or phone, to watch individual videos as you go along."--P.[2] de la couv.

""Centered' offers an interdisciplinary approach to physical training, combining the newest advances in science, and integrating the movement systems of Pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic and other fitness disciplines. 'Centered' clearly describes the complex connections of the musculature, fascia and joints and their implications for movement re-education and healing. It weaves science and philisophy bringing meaning to function versus structure and body dysfunction (...)" -- P. [4] de la couv.

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"In a remarkable intregration of environmental science, biology, meditation, and creative expressions, Andrea Olsen offers a guide to a holistic understanding of person and place. Part workbook, part exploration, 'Body and Earth' considers the question of how we can best, most responsibly in habit both our bodies and our planet.
Arranged as a 31-day program, the book offers not only a wealth of scientific information but also exercises for both exploring the body and connecting with place; illustrations and works of art that illuminate each chapter's themes; and Olsen's own meditations and reflections, connecting the topics to her personal history and experience.
Olsen insists that body and landscape are not separate from our fundamental selves. Through hard data, reflection, exercises, and inspiration, 'Body and Earth' offers a guide to responsible stewardship of both our planet and our persons." -- P. [4] de la couv.

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