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Benveniste invented an original method of body work for advanced students
who practice a physical activity on a regular basis as well as to
those who want to feel more comfortable in their own body. This preparation
is taught either as a class by itself or as a way to begin a class.
It makes students more aware of the power of their pelvis and of the
effect on the back. The class has different phases: developing the
points of the back touching the floor, reinforcing the abdomen, deep
stretching, ability to turn, stretch or get up easily with little
or no effort at all. Accent is put on the beginning of the movement
and its continuity.
On a very pleasant music, the body breathes better and appreciates
the relaxation brought by the slowness of movement.
IN
A WARM UP AND STRETCHING CLASS
Lying on
a matt, we take the time to relax with breathing exercises, letting
each part of our body wake up. Pushing against the floor at the lower,
mid and upper parts of the back, we move the joints of the neck, arms
and legs slowly to ease the tensions.
With the help of a rubber band, we stretch the hips, the gluteal muscles
and the legs each person knows her own limits. Top of the back and
arms are stretch against the wall or against a wall helm.
We go gently from one movement to the next; we strengthen the center
of the body with appropriate exercises.
Then we get up gently, with a series of choreographed movements. Now
the body is ready to move, powerful, flexible, carried by the rhythm.
Warm up and stretching pictures :
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