2008 Schedule

Please contact venues for times, fees and registration.

Class Descriptions

National Holistic Institute, Encino, CA
(818) 788-0824
www.nationalholisticinstitute.com

• Core Strength and Breathing(12 hrs)- This class addresses two common causes of pain and poor posture. Students learn how correct use of the abdominals stabilizes the spine, preventing low back pain, and how incorrect abdominal work interferes with breathing.
• Deep Tissue Integration--Level I(35 hrs)- This course introduces principles of postural bodywork using deep tissue techniques and movement education. Topics include palpation, visual pattern recognition, myofascial release, quality of touch, and pertinent anatomy. (Strongly recommended preparation: Seeing for Bodyworkers and Fitness Professionals)
• Deep Tissue Integration--Level II(28 hrs)- (prerequisite: Deep Tissue Integration--I) This class develops students' understanding of Structural Integration theory, expands skill in pattern recognition, and presents new interventions for the feet, spine, hips and shoulders.
• Emotions in Muscles--Level I(20 hrs)- The muscular aspect of the body/mind continuum. By understanding the psychological function of specific areas of the body, students gain insight about tension in their own and their clients' bodies.
• Movement for Massage Therapists(6 hrs)- Students become aware of posture and movement habits that cause pain and fatigue, and learn to move with comfort and power.
• Posture and Walking(6 hrs)- Correct walking is the secret of healthy posture.  This experiential class presents the anatomy of walking and exercises to release, balance and strengthen your body to walk gracefully and efficiently.  The class is open to all who would like improved posture and better understanding of their bodies.
• Seeing for Bodyworkers and Fitness Professionals(6 hrs)- Visual assessment of body structure including standing and walking analysis, and relation of clients' complaints to accidents or illness, repetitive work activities or sports. How to know when you can help, when to refer out and to whom.

Yoga House, Pasadena, CA
(626) 403-3961
www.yogahouse.com

• Beyond the Core- Inner and outer core musculature, relationship between core support and breathing, the connection between sensory orientation and deep core activity.
• Experiential Anatomy for Yogis- A series of workshops designed to give yoga practitioners an understanding of relationships between individual anatomical challenges and specific asanas, and insight into the embodiment of psychophysical meaning.
• Head, Hands and Heart- Anatomy of expression, tissue continuity between sensory organs, the heart and breath.
• Marvel of Engineering: Your Pelvis- How pelvis and leg rotations influence spinal alignment, the mysterious psoas muscle, and anatomy of spinal curvatures in relation to twisting poses.
• Walking Your Yoga- Anatomy of natural walking, specific asanas which support balanced walking, influence of tactile and visual senses, application of asana practice to the movements of daily life.
• Your Amazing Feet- Overview of tissue continuity from sole to crown, the foot as shock absorber, the anatomy of "flat feet" and "high arches," and sensory orientation to the ground.

Rolf Institute, Boulder, CO
(800) 530-8875
www.rolf.org

• Rolf Institute classes are open to members of the Rolf Institute or the International Association of Structural Integrators only.

What people say about Mary's classes

• "The entire class was a caring and loving environment. It made it easy to ask questions."
• "Wow! this class has opened upsomuch for me: listening, seeing, overall awareness of both clients and myself. Mary is organized, concise and presented her material in a way that I can clearly understand. Thanks very much for a great overall experience."
• "I'd like to thank the Rolf Institute for inviting Mary Bond to teach this class as I believe she embodies what "embodiment" is mostly about. I like the way Mary taught with a specific goal in mind, but taught it holistically through engaging spirit and body."
• "Mary provides the elements with which you can create a tactile dialogue with your client. she excels when words or demonstrations are inadequate to convey the concept at hand. In these cases, she devises exercises whereby you come to define the concept through your own body. Her methods assure that learning continues long after the actual class."
• "Ms. Bond's depth of understanding of the human body is remarkable. What is even more outstanding is her dedication to finding the unique way to further each student's progress as a massage therapist and as a human being. She is one of those rare teachers who can engage with a diverse group and reach each person at the level of his or her own understanding." Maria Grove, MA, Founding Director, Touch Therapy Institute