30 Minute Weekly Franklin Method® Classes
Deep dive into specific areas of the body to learn more about efficient, happier embodied movement! Whether you are a dancer or an athlete, like to go to the gym, do Pilates/Yoga, etc, these classes will help you get more from your movement and workouts. Or just feel better with everyday movement Move better and feel better. These classes are done live over Zoom weekly on Sundays from 7:00-7:30pm PT, so you can join from anywhere. If you cannot join live, as a subscriber, you have access right here, so check out what you missed or rewatch to really deepen your knowledge.
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Pelvic Power: Force Absorption and Force Generation of the Pelvis Class
What do you know about your pelvis? Did you know it absorbs force and generates force? In this class, Laura will take you step by step through the anatomy of the pelvis, the bone rhythms, and simple exercises to maximize the potential power and force absorption one can attain by knowing how the p...
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Unlocking the Shoulder Class
Do you have issues with shoulder mobility? How about tension in the shoulders or just overall feeling uncomfortable? How about finding some freedom and attaining a whole new range of motion? In this class, Laura will take you through some brief anatomy of the shoulder joint, the bone rhythms, as...
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The Knee: Design and Function Class
Do your knees feel stiff, stuck or painful? Does it prohibit you from getting up and moving? How about if you could have happy knees? Knees that feel bouncy, springy, and ready to take on the day? I’d certainly say yes to that, and I do, everyday! In this class, I will guide you through some basi...
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The Knee: Patello-Femoral Joint Class
This class is all about the kneecap! Has your kneecap ever felt out of place, stuck, or even painful? In this class, we will learn some gentle embodiment techniques and bone rhythms to get the kneecap “back on track.” This knowledge, along with the previous week’s class should have your knees f...
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Postural Patterns, Atlas and Axis in Sitting Class
What do many of us do all day long?? Sit. How are we sitting? Do we have old habits or past injuries that cause us to sit a certain way? Is that helping our posture or hindering it? In this class, Laura will guide you through some gentle embodiments to discover your patterns, help set new ones, a...
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Pelvic Power: The Pelvic Half as a Wheel Class
Hmm, how does our pelvis move when both legs are on the ground? How about when you lift a leg? Have you ever been cued to keep your “hips square” when doing an exercise or in a dance class? This type of cuing can inhibit your range of motion. In this class, we will explore how the pelvis moves i...
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Pelvic Power: Walking, Sacrum and Pelvic Half
Did you know our Pelvis is best structured for walking, not sitting? It’s really efficient at absorbing and releasing force and just an overall dynamic structure if functioning properly. In this class we well learn about the movement of the pelvis in walking. You’ll move and feel better as well a...
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Knee: Menisci
Sometimes, even the thought of the Meniscus could be a source of wincing or pain, but what do we really know about them? The menisci are dynamic cartilaginous joints, providing flexibility, stability, and force absorption for the knee joint. In this class, we will learn the anatomy and function o...
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Spine: Intervertebral Discs
Why do we have discs; what are their function? Healthy, happy, and nourished discs are discs that move every day in the way they are meant to be moved. In this class, we will learn more about the function of the discs and how to keep them happy and feeling GOOD!
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Muscle Sliding
Have you always been told your muscle lengthens and shortens? In actuality, they slide together and slide apart. Learn how the function of the muscles work to achieve happier, more worked muscles and feel the benefits right away. Incorporate these tools into daily life to do everyday functions be...
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The Diaphragm and Breathing
Would you like to achieve deeper, fuller and more efficient breaths? Then this is the video for you. Embody the diaphragm with simple exercises and learn the anatomy that help you acheive them. Also learn why constantly squeezing/holding your "core" may not be the best approach to exercise.
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The Ribs and Breathing
Embody the ribs and the scalenes in this 30 Minute Weeky class to help you achieve fuller deeper breaths and more mobility in the rib cage.
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Embodying the Sternum
Do you find yourself sitting at a desk all day? Sitting hunched while looking at your phone or tablet? This position for long perionds of time will tighten the front of the sternum area and stretch out the back muscles. In this video, learn to embody the sternum, including the manubrium and xipho...
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Embodying the Ribs in Rotation & Review
Embodying the Ribs in Rotation & Review with the Franklin Method ® takes you on a brief review of the anatomy then leads you through embodying the ribs in rotation. Includes breathing patterns. Find more rotation without lots of stretching to get there.
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Bone Rhythms of the Lower Body
Learn the "bone rhythms" of the lower body with the Franklin Method®, Move more efficiently, safely and fully by learning your body mechanics. Helpful for squatting, doing a plie, lunging, taking a walk or even just getting out of a chair.
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Fascia Intro and the Upper Body
Ever wonder why when you first get up in the morning or if you've been in the same position a long time that you feel stuck and hard to move until you've moved...it's the fascia fuzz! Learn a quick intro into what fascia is and what makes it happy along with a series of Franklin Method® Fasica G...
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Fascia Series Continued Week 2
Ever wonder why when you first get up in the morning or if you've been in the same position a long time that you feel stuck and hard to move until you've moved...it's the fascia fuzz! Learn a quick intro into what fascia is and what makes it happy along with a series of Franklin Method® Fasica G...
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Fascia Series Week 3
Ever wonder why when you first get up in the morning or if you've been in the same position a long time that you feel stuck and hard to move until you've moved...it's the fascia fuzz! Learn a quick intro into what fascia is and what makes it happy along with a series of Franklin Method® Fasica G...
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The Full Fascia Series
Ever wonder why when you first get up in the morning or if you've been in the same position a long time that you feel stuck and hard to move until you've moved...it's the fascia fuzz! Learn a quick intro into what fascia is and what makes it happy along with a series of Franklin Method® Fasica G...
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Happy Psoas Major, Efficient Movement
Learn more about the function of the Psoas major to help make your walks, runs, hikes, leaps and more- more efficient and free! Bonus that helps the stamina.
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Embodying the Adductors
Harness the power of the Adductors. Through anatomy, imagery and embodiment, learn how to efficiently use the adductors.
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Embodying the Hamstrings
Gain awareness, more efficient movement and better dynamic posture with the power of the hamstrings. Through anatomy, imagery and embodiment, learn how to efficiently use the hamstrings.
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Embodying the Calf Muscles
Gain awareness, more efficient movement and better dynamic posture with the power of the calf muscles. Through anatomy, imagery and embodiment, learn how to efficiently use the calf muscles.
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Embodying the Plantar Fascia and Tension Release
What words come to mind when you think of the Plantar Fascia? For many of us they are negative. Let's change that! In this 30 minute weekly learn more about Plantar Fascia through emobodiment and tension release for happier, healthier Plantar Fascia!