Happy Feet: Dynamic Base, Effortless Posture: Franklin ball and imagery exercises for the feet, knees, and lower legs

ISBN: 0984372415

Author: Franklin, Eric

Condition: New

Improve balance, posture and proprioception; experience relaxation and tension relief with the simple self-massage and imagery techniques in this Eric Franklin bookThe Franklin Method teaches the practical elements of body design, emphasizing imagery for maximum efficiency. By using imagery, we are working directly with the nervous system which has been scientifically proven to be the fastest route to change the way we use our bodies.Written by mind-body expert, movement educator, and the founder and director of the Franklin Method, Eric Franklin, this book is filled with imagery techniques and exercises that are sure to leave you with happy feet.Readers will learn about the power of imagery and will then be introduced to more than 40 movement techniques that incorporate Franklin Balls and Bands to help activate the muscles, improve proprioception, and provide a relaxing and rejuvenating self-massage to the feet and other areas of the body.In Happy Feet, youll find: An introduction to the Franklin Method, which incorporates imagery with movement to improve results Ball and imagery exercises for muscle activation, improved proprioception and relaxation Movements for activating and balancing the foot Posture and balance training movements that incorporate the Franklin Textured Balls Simple movements for balance and for stretching and strengthening the upper body using the Franklin Bands Ball rolling exercises for releasing tension and connective tissue adhesions in the lower bodyThe foot consists of 26 bones which form 33 joints. It also has over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. Built to propel us as well as absorb enormous forces as we walk and run, the feet form a stable foundation that can benefit tremendously from the ball rolling exercises in this therapy ball exercises guide.Written by mind-body expert and movement educator Eric Franklin. Softcover; 56 pages.

• The Franklin Method teaches the practical elements of body design | Focuses on using textured balls for the feet | Body posture and movement are imagery driven