Fluid Body: Functional Yoga Meets Mobility
Teacher
Raf Matuszewski & Sydney Mayer
Hours
15
Categories
Techniques, Training, Asana, Practice
Cost
$270 CAD + gst
Upcoming Dates 2025
(Fort Langley, BC) July 12th 12pm-8pm, July 13th 11am-7pm
The longer we sit, the stiffer and more rigid we become. The body is meant to move but how often do we find ourselves sitting at our desks or in a stagnant position? The saying is true that if we don’t use it, we lose it. Moving the body in active and intentional ways is vital for pain-free movement and thriving in our ability to progressively adapt and strengthen our tissues. When using the latest techniques for gaining mobility, we can experience what we call a “fluid body”. The ability to be fluid in our movements and not be hindered by tightness or rigidity. These techniques can be designed into an entire practice, or combined into a yoga practice.
In this course Yoga meets Mobility in order to enhance and provide variety in practice. These new tools can be used to support our students in different ways and can strongly support those who have experienced past or ongoing injuries and pain.
Key Topics:
Kinstretch
PAILS and RAILS
Mobility vs Flexibility
The Nervous System & Mobility
Tissue Adaptation
Mobility & Yoga Sequencing
Mobility Class Sequencing
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This course was an incredible experience. Raf and Sydney’s philosophy of pain free movement, which encourages healthy, sustainable and preventative practices, is inspiring. They teach the science behind kinstretch in an approachable and digestible way. The course was hands on which allowed us to apply the information we learned into practical cases and exercises. The philosophy behind fluid body, bringing elements of kinstretch into yoga or any field in the fitness industry, is amazing and will be something I take with me into my teaching career. Sydney and Raf are incredibly aware of the fact that fitness science is continually evolving and thus that our practices and teachings should evolve as well. I highly recommend this course to anyone in the fitness industry!
-Lauren E
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Raf and Sydney’s Fluid Body course was incredibly beneficial to both my personal practice and my teaching. Raf was thorough and patient in explaining the Kinstretch concepts and guiding us through the movements. Sydney skillfully combined Kinstretch and yoga into a more functional, sensation-guided practice—Fluid Body. I truly believe this type of course can benefit everyone by improving our mobility and helping us move more fluidly in our daily lives. I have incorporated some of these movements into my yoga teaching, and it made my day when my students gave me very positive feedback. Strongly recommended for everyone who wants to have better mobility and move with ease!
Course Learning Outcomes:
Differentiate between mobility and flexibility, understanding the importance of both in a yoga and movement practice.
Implement mobility techniques effectively to enhance yoga poses and sequences, allowing for a deeper and more controlled range of motion.
Apply principles of Kinstretch, a movement enhancement system that focuses on body control, strength, and flexibility into yoga and movement practices.
Understand the concepts of Progressive Angular Isometric Loading (PAILS) and Regressive Angular Isometric Loading (RAILS) to improve joint strength and control.
Understand the intricate relationship between the nervous system and mobility, learning how to optimize neural pathways for enhanced movement patterns and overall well-being.
Develop intentional and strategic yoga sequencing that includes newly learned mobility techniques that support student’s ability to move pain-free and prevent and support their current or long-term injuries.
Included with Course:
7 hours of lecture, discussion & application
8 hours asana, technique and practice
Course Manual
Course Certificate & 15 Hours CE Credits
Access to the Exclusive Mind & Move Trainers Hub
Invite to all Mind & Move events, activations and community get togethers
Homework Requirements:
Final Course Reflection questions