Self-myofascial release
Myofascial release is great tool to use for rehabilitation or movement therapy. It's also great as a reset after exercising to help prevent muscle soreness. Learn all about fascia and how to do self-myofascial release to improve range of movement, body alignment, and reduce muscle pain.
Workshop details
Who's it for: |
Bodyworkers and body therapists — such as Pilates or yoga teachers — and anyone interested in maintaining their body in between sporting or other recreational activities |
Date and time: |
10 October, 1pm to 4pm |
Register and pay by: |
1 October |
Cost: |
$150 |
What's included: |
Workshop tuition and handout |
Presenter: |
Tania Huddart |
Venue: |
The Body Garage, 21J Gordon Road, Wanaka 9305 |
What to bring: |
Two 10cm blue spiky balls, one 8cm spiky ball, water, towel/pillow Pen, paper, and a hand towel or small cushion. Water and snacks to keep you going. |
Places: |
12 participants |
Book now! |
Book your place now as places are limited and we do not accept late registrations. Our workshop cancellation policy |
What's facia?
Fascia surrounds and covers all your muscles and bones. This outer fascial covering is very strong and very flexible. Under a microscope, fascia resembles a fluid-filled fishnet. In the normal healthy state, the fascia is soft. It can stretch and move without restriction. When you're injured or have inflamed tissue, the fascia loses its flexibility. It can become tight, restricted, and cause tension throughout the rest of your body.
Releasing tight areas can:
Releasing tight areas can:
- increase your power
- improve your joint range of motion
- improve your lifestyle-induced muscle pains
- keep your body strong, well-aligned, and flexible
- have a calming effect on your nervous system.
Workshop objectives
- Create a deeper understanding of the fascial body system.
- Learn tools to help you manage your clients' and your own biomechanical and movement health.
What you'll learn
• Understand what fascia is and its role in your body.
• Learn how to use a pair of large spiky balls and a smaller one to get your body moving.
• Discover different ways to use spiky balls to prepare or restore your body for physical activity.
• Learn how to use a pair of large spiky balls and a smaller one to get your body moving.
• Discover different ways to use spiky balls to prepare or restore your body for physical activity.
About the presenter — Tania Huddart
Tania is a highly skilled Pilates Instructor and Master Pilates Instructor. She has many years of experience teaching clients and student instructors and presenting Pilates workshops both nationally and internationally. Tania is the managing director of, and lead instructor for, Hearts and Bones Pilates Centre in Nelson.
More about Tania
More about Tania
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My instinct that this workshop was going to be great meant the 'expectation bar' was set rather high. So pleased to be able to really say 'yes, expectation well met', a pleasant surprise."
