This week I was teaching a client with very tight hamstrings, who has been struggling with this tightness for the two years I've worked with him. He asked me if they would ever get any better. I thought of my partner Kelli and how she has shared her thoughts with me about the control issues that come up with hamstring stretching. Fortunately Kelli was on hand, so I asked her to articulate her views on the issue. It was so helpful to have another voice there to allow my client to hear what I've been saying to him said in a different way. I have some hope that he will actually allow himself to feel the sensation of a hamstring stretch, and spend some time stretching on his own.
I've often felt that one of the greatest assets our studio has is the open space. There's a transparency to our sessions that encourages people to let go and enjoy themselves, and accept feedback from multiple instructors. I get to collaborate with my coworkers daily, and as I observe them teaching I get to see and hear their best cues and observations. I also get to see their clients in motion and learn more about healthy movement. No wonder my job is never boring!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
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