Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery-With Web Audio of Eric Franlkin Leading Imagery Exercises

'The Franklin Method training as outlined in this book is the most intelligent apprach to learning about the workings of the body that I have ever attended. It is not just information but the experience of our design as we learn that is transforming.'-Tom McCook, Fitness instructor, Founder and

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Director, Center of Balance

'In Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, Eric Franlkin offers an easy-to-read, practical, and educational resource, which I wholly recommend.'-Dr. Emma Redding, Head of Dance Science, Trinity Laban Conservatorie of Music and Dance President, International Association for Dance Medicine & Science

'Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery is a must-have resource. Eric Franklin creates a truly powerful tool for improving movement and function.'-Marie-Jose Blom, PMA Gold-Certified Master Pilates Teacher, Founder and Owner, Long Beach Dance Conditioning Founder and Owner, Angel City Body Kinetics, Founder and Partner, SmartSpine Works

'The Franklin Method has had a profound infuence on my personal and professional life. Eric Franlkin's evoluton of imaery and its application contain the knowledge and power to create a quantum leap in our understanding of human movement and our own potential.'-Jan Dunn, MS, Past President, International Association for Dance Medicine & Science

In this new edition of Dynamic Alignment Trhough Imagery, internationally renowend teacher, dancer, and choreographer Eric Franklin shows you how to use imagery, touch, and movement exercises to improve your coordination and alignment. These exercises will also help you relieve tension, enhance the health of your spine and back, and prevent back injury.

This expanded new edition includes:
More than 600 exercises along with nearly 500 illustrations to help you visualize the exercises and use them in various contexts.
Online audio files for dynamic imagery exercises set to music.
Updated chapters thoughout the book, including new material on integrated dynamic alignment exercises and dynamic alignment and imagery.

Whether you are a dance student or work as a pilates or yoga instructor, personal trainer, dance educator, or other movement professional, this book will help you discover your natural flexibility and quickly increase your power to move.

Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction How I came to use imagery
Reinforcing what you want
Purpose and will
Using imagery for alignment
Using the audio files
Part I Posture and dynamic alignment
Chapter 1 Roots of imagery for alignment
In search of ideal posture
Somatic disciplines
Summary
Chapter 2 Postural models and dynamic alignment
What your posture reveals
Postural habits
Rich sources for dynamic alignment
Summary
Chapter 3 Foundations of mental imagery
Brain as the basis for imagery
Brain and consciousness
Nervous system
Neuroplasticity and imagery
Develping mind: The role of imagery
Summary
Chapter 4 Change though imagery
Four steps for change
Body image as basic feedback
Developmental patterns and mental imagery
Wrong habits that feel right
Retaining your progress
Motivation and change
Summary
Chapter 5 Benefits and types of imagery
Benefits: What imagery can do for you
Types of imagery
Styles of imagery delivery
Self-talk: The internal monologue
Summary
Chapter 6 General guidelines before using imagery
Factors that influence successful imagery
Guidelines for using imagery
Training your abiitiy to use imagery
Concentration and attention
Stages of learing
Positions for anatomical imagery work
Using imagery when in moton
Image narrative, image bundles,and relational imagery
Summary
Part II Biomechanical and anatomical principles and exercises
Chapter 7 Finding your center and befriending gravity
Planes for direction and location
Central axis
Body geography
Joint movements
Force
Matter and mass
Summary
Chapter 8 Laws of motion and force systems
Newton's laws of motion
Force systems
Lever systems
Energy conservation
Ability of materials to resist force
Dynamic stability
Summary
Chapter 9 Joint and muscle function
Joint types
Bones
Connective tissue and fasica
Muscles
Summary
Part III Exercises for anatomical imagery
Chapter 10 Pelvis, hip joint, and company
Pelvic arches
Balancing the pelvis
Motion of the pelvic halves
Counterrotation and three-dimensional alignment
Pelvic powerhouse
Hip joint and femur
Iliopsoas and piriformis
Summary
Chapter 11 Knee, lower leg, and foot
Knee
Tibia, fibula, and ankle
Foot
Summary
Chapter 12 Spine and body wall
Functioning spine
Pelvis
Vertebrae
Facet joints
Discs, spine, and psychology of pain
Spinal ligaments
Musculature of the abdomen and back
Abdominal wall and fasica
Abdominal muscles and the concept of core stability
Chapter 13 Shoulders, arms, and hands
Suspension of the shoulder girdle
Glenohumeral joint
Humeroscapular rhythm
Elbow
Wrist and hand
Summary
Chapter 14 Head and neck
Atlas and axis
Skull
Suboccipitals
Mandible
Hyoid and tongue
Eyes
Nose and mouth
Summary
Chapter 15 Rib cage, breath, and organs
Rib cage
Breath
Support for abdominal organs
Skin as an organ
Summary
Part IV Returing to holistic alignment
Chapter 16 Definitions of dynamic alignment
Plumb line
Median alignment
Defining ideal alignment
Dynamic versus static alignment
Dynamic and static stability
Puling up and ideal alignment
Summary
Chapter 17 Integrating dynamic alignment exercises
Alignment insupine positions
Alignment in sitting positions
Standing and walking alignment
Releasing excess tension
Continuing imagery exercises
Bibliography
Index
About the autho

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