Hip Opening 1

Instructor:
Breena Maggio
Description:
We’ll be playing with and observing knee and hip stability. What does it take? How is yours? What do you need to do to stabilize? This series will help you create some awareness for how you move up and down steps (stairs, curbs, etc.) throughout your day and what you can work on to fill in your strength gaps.
Equipment Needed:
Bolster, Half Dome, Strap, Foam Roller, and something to step up onto (stack of blocks, hardcover books, step stool)

Instructor:
Breena Maggio
Description:
Foot mobility and ankle range of motion are important for walking on a variety of terrain and inclines. Lack of dorsiflexion of the ankle and foot immobility can contribute to foot, ankle, knee, and hip issues…cuz it’s all connected. So let’s get those pieces loosened up!
Equipment Needed:
Half Dome, Strap, YTU or Tennis Ball

Instructor:
Michael Kaffel
Description:
Let’s check out the coveted motor skill of hip extension. Do you have it? What’s limiting your hip extension? How do YOU get your leg behind you when you walk?
Equipment:
Needed: Bolster, 1/2 Dome, Block, Strap

Instructor:
Breena Maggio
Description:
The pelvic (hip) list is the first thing that should happen for us to take a step, but most of us don’t have the strength in our lateral hips to support our own body weight. This progression will not only get you really working these muscles, but help you work them better by using a variety of “tricks”.
Equipment Needed:
1/2 Dome, Block, 12” long Block (or maybe a book)