Issue 7: Posture: The Spine
October 2021
Welcome to the seventh issue of the Aha Atlas Newsletter! This month, we’re talking about posture, specifically, what is neutral spine? Is it different for everybody? And how do you assess your client’s spine? Find out the answers in our videos. Plus move with Talese in a mini class focused on your spine.
📣 We have two exciting announcements! 📣
First, we’ve launched Aha Atlas Newsletter member subscriptions! You’re receiving the free edition of our newsletter. Subscribe below to get our member edition, with full access to videos and extras 🍿. Want to see more of our video content before you subscribe? Check out Issues 1-6 here.
Second, we’ve added a new section to our newsletter, called “Chill.” The content will change each month, but it’ll always be relaxed and easy. We have many ideas for this section, like sharing our fave links, doing an activity together, and interviewing Pilates personalities. It’s a moment to sip your drink, and chill. Check it out below!
Learn
Let’s explore a teaching concept.
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What is neutral spine, and why does it matter? In this video, Talese helps you assess static and dynamic spinal curves on your client (and yourself)! Plus, you’ll get a simple explanation to share with your clients about why neutral is important.
Move
Move with us in this mini-class (10-20 minutes).
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It’s time to feel good! Enjoy this mini class with Talese filled with spinal articulation into, and out of, the neutral range. You’ll feel the burn by the end, or you can keep it restorative by sitting in a chair.
Props: Wall space (or a chair) and an 8-12” mini-stability ball (or pillow)
Grow
Boost your confidence and resilience with us.
(Play an excerpt of this video. Full video available in the member edition.)
Okay, so you’ve done an assessment of your client’s spine. Now what? Join Kai-Ting to learn how to apply the things you learn from that assessment to improve your client’s session.
Props: Bolster and overball (both optional)
Chill
Come chill with us.
Tune Out / Tune In
Tune Out: Light your favorite candle (Talese likes one called Morning Wood from Nose Best Candles, and Kai-Ting likes this one from Diptyque)
Tune In: Listen to this song with us (Song: Jardin d’hiver | Artist: Keren Ann)
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See you next month for our next issue!
xo Talese & Kai-Ting
