The Serpentine Spine

In this workshop, we will explore the embodied anatomy of the spine.

The Spine is the centre of our physical body. It holds us upright and acts as the central pillar to anchor our limbs, yet, it is so much more than that. It connects and distributes motion through the body. Inclusive of the spinal cord and brain, it is the super-highway for information being sent around the body. 

You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques to establish greater connection to your spine, through the three planes of motion, as you endevour to cultivate a powerful relationship with your own spine by researching segmentation, and wave forms, as well the relationship of the spine to the eyes, and relationship between the three primary centres of mass.

The class will begin with a warm up of about 30 minutes and move into a theoretical portion, which will involve a brief anatomy presentation, followed by a practical portion where we will explore various methods of expressing spinal motion, both isolated and integrated. 

The workshop take place via Zoom and will run for 90 minutes with a few short breaks for discussion of the practiced techniques. Please have a note pad and pen available for your own notes and a creative exercise for conceptualising the spine.