Tom Myers |
Anatomy TrainsMyofascial Meridians for the Manual Therapist |
Developed by Tom Myers and taught by Eli Thompson
Anatomy Trains is a revolutionary new way of analyzing soft-tissue patterns, and developing strategies for unwinding these patterns via fascial and myofascial work. The Anatomy Trains scheme offers a language that most hands-on therapists, regardless of their modality, can use to see their clients more clearly, and communicate to colleagues and clients how the neuro-myofascial web is configured by their "acture" (posture in action - Feldenkrais coined this word to indicate consistent patterns in both stance and movement).
As soon as one understands that the fascial web is one seamless network, new insights begin to form concerning the interaction of nerves, muscles, and connective tissues. Because we began our study of anatomy back in early Renaissance times with the knives of the hunter and butcher, we have naturally focused on the structure and function of individual parts. This has led inexorably to modern understanding of muscle function that could be described as the single-muscle theory. Each muscle is analyzed, in text after text, in terms of its action from origin to insertion.
In fact, no muscle ever works in isolation. In the body, even the idea that there are individual muscles is misleading. Without pushing this metaphor too far, it is more accurate to say that there are about six hundred pockets of myofascial tissue suspended within a single overall fascial bag, which in turn surrounds and suspends the skeleton.
The Anatomy Trains define the warp and weft of the myofascial tissue within this network. Simply put, the Anatomy Trains system simply shows how the muscles are strung together longitudinally to form a supporting tensile network for the skeleton. What we look for is an even tone along these meridian lines, because isolated areas of high tone and slackness will produce compensatory strain patterns that pull the skeleton out of line and lead to pain.
These courses help you to:
| 1. | 'Bodyread' your client's postural and movement patterns with greater accuracy and integration, |
| 2. | Give you access to effective treatment strategies which may occur some distance from the site of pain or limitation, and |
| 3. | Strategy outlines for resolving postural distortions that lead to limitation and injury. |
In these courses, you will get:
| 1. | A succinct and relevant introduction to the embryology, geometry, and character of the connective tissue and the topology of fascial planes, |
| 2. | A complete description of (and 'feel' for) the 11 fascial meridians along which movement, tension, and postural distortion travel, and |
| 3. | Strategy outlines for resolving postural distortions that lead to limitation and injury. |
Anatomy Trains classes welcome all manual therapists from chiropractors and osteopaths to PTs and massage therapists. Specialized movement focused Anatomy Trains for Yoga classes are especially beneficial to Yoga, dance, martial arts and Pilates instructors.
For more information on Anatomy Trains or to see other courses taught through the school of Kinesis go to www.AnatomyTrains.com
Upcoming Anatomy Trains Courses taught by Eli Thompson
New York, NY - January 31 - Feb 1, 2009 for Yoga and movement practitioners
Simone Lindner 212-501-4863 SimKinesis@Yahoo.com
New York, NY - October 24-25, 2008 for Personal Trainers
Simone Lindner 212-501-4863 SimKinesis@Yahoo.com
Boston, MA - September 26-28, 2008 for Yoga
Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday $245 before Aug 15th, $295 after ($100 deposit) Eli Thompson 617-776-9494 Eli@EliThompson.com
Louisville, KY - September 19-21,2008
Chris Hughes 888-487-1740 502-429-5765 info@louisvilleschoolofmassage.com www.louisvilleschoolofmassage.com
Harrisburg, PA - July 19-20, 2008
AMTA Chapter – PA Jennifer Wilcox 814-882-7816 Brawjen@verizon.net
Denver, CO - June 27-29, 2008
Brookline, MA - April 12-13, 2008
Annapolis, MD - January 2008 - for Yoga
Burlington, VT - November 2007
Minneapolis, MN - December 2007
Spencer, MA - June 2007
Worcester, MA - November 2006
Pittsburg, PA - May 2006
with Simone Lindner
Silercity, NC - May 2006
with Tom Myers
New York, NY - April 2006
with Simone Lindner
