roll model method
Roll Model® Method Practitioner Training
Become a leader in the self-care fitness revolution.
Fascia is a hot topic in fitness right now. You can find fascial fitness tools such as foam rollers, sports balls and massage sticks in gyms and yoga studios. Yet, still we struggle.
Which are the best tools to help with mobility, flexibility and pain?
Are there techniques that work better than others?
What is the science behind fascia?
Distinguish your teaching with self-myofascial release [SMFR] strategies.
This training empowers you to teach and personally adopt simple and effective SMFR regimes using Roll Model therapy balls. You will learn how to incorporate ball sequences into your teaching by introducing embodied anatomy concepts to your students or clients.
Self-massage is a fundamental practice for fostering internal anatomical listening skills and enhancing embodiment.
This training introduces the science of how and why self-massage using the Roll Model Method works, and offers the latest on fascial research, pain science, therapy ball applications for multiple populations, and creative strategies to craft your own effective therapy ball sequences for yourself and others.
Our weekend combines informative lectures, experiential sequences that allow you to sense a shift in your own body, and breakout sessions to enable you to put your new knowledge to use immediately.
Roll Model therapy balls are a soft-tissue conditioning tool that can be used as an adjunct offering within yoga, personal training, group fitness, Pilates, corporate wellness, dance, massage therapy, clinical or mental health settings and unique populations.
This training is for you if you would like:
To increase your practical knowledge of anatomy
To deepen your understanding of pain physiology
More tools in your toolbox
To expand the services you offer
More at home self-care options
saturday, november 9th
The Science of Rolling
11:30am-7:30pm
Introduction to the science of how and why self-massage works and the latest on fascial research, pain science and therapy ball applications for multiple populations. You will learn techniques to:
Skillfully lead classes through 6 step-by-step, proven, whole-body sequences—approved by physical therapists, pain medicine specialists, and chiropractors—that can affect positive changes in the rotator cuff, upper back, lower back, neck, jaw, hips, IT band and feet.
Maintain your body and prevent injuries using self-care strategies with the Yoga Tune Up therapy balls.
Identify bony landmarks, muscular attachments, and fascia geography to enhance your teaching and personal daily practice.
Deepen your understanding of pain physiology and how the therapy balls can help alleviate pain.
sunday, november 10th
Ball Sequencing + Innovation
10:00am-6:00pm
Learn soft-tissue self-care solutions for every client and condition utilizing all four different sizes of Roll Model therapy balls. You will refine your teaching skills and discover how to craft innovative moves and sequences for any individual or community.
Explore self-myofascial release in areas of your body frequently over-used or overlooked, like the hands and knees, diaphragm and pelvic floor.
Working with others, you will improve classroom demonstration of therapy ball techniques and trouble-shoot pitfalls and challenges when presenting to beginners or more experienced students.
Learn the art of crafting test/retest scenarios for instant feedback of improved function or reduced pain.
Further refine your anatomical fluency of bony landmarks, muscular attachments, and the fascial seam-system through self-mapping strategies.
Registration
Regular - $595
Starting October 31st, 2024
Early Bird - $550
Sign up before October 30th, 2024
Yoga Tune Up and Soma Yoga Teachers receive $50 off of the training. Please email amy@somayogacenter.com to get your discount.
Space is limited. Refunds available up to 30 days prior to the training.
Registration includes the Roll Model Method Starter Kit, online access to the Massage Therapy Instructional Video
and the Roll Model Method Correspondence Course.