The Franklin Method
Infinity Pilates is proud to offer workshops, private sessions and group lessons in the Franklin Method. Develped by Eric Franklin, the Franklin Method teaches you the know-how to make the most out of the body/mind continuum in a practical and hands on manner. We address the mind through the use of imagery in all its applications and we address the body by teaching you how it is designed to function.
Understanding your body's natural design is the quickest way to dramatically improve your movement skills. And imagery is the most fun and powerful tool for doing that. That's why Olympic athletes use it. Professional athletes do too. And now so can you. By harnessing the power of your imagination you can be on your way to creating more power, stability, flexibility and coordination. Your brain is wired for imagery and learning to utilize this natural ability produces the most breathtaking results in improved performance in the least amount of time. The Franklin Method is a breakthrough system for understanding and controlling your body as it moves. Whether it's as simple as walking or as complex as a golf swing, tennis swing or any other sport, you will notice an immediate improvement during your first lesson or seminar. Imagery, like any skill, can be improved with proper training and practice. Building on decades of research, the Franklin Method can help you turn your imagination into reality.
To read an interview with Eric Franklin in the January/February 2010 issue of Pilates Style magazine, click here.
To read about how Pilates instructors are incorporating the Franklin Method into their teaching practices, click here.
For a list of our Franklin Method workshops click here.
For information on the application of the Franklin Method for golf, visit us at www.imageryforgolf.com.
Richard Schlein is our certified Franklin Method instructor. Richard was a gymnast for seven years and a professional ballet dancer for nine. Formerly a principal dancer with the Cleveland Ballet, he is a Level 2 certified instructor in the Franklin Method through the Franklin Institute in Switzerland and a certified pilates instructor through the Physical Mind Institute in New York. He has also been certified through the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer and as an athletic Performance Enhancement Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. His Franklin Method seminars have been approved by the both the California Board of Registered Nursing and the American Council on Exercise for continuing education credits (CECs). email Richard.
Imagery for a Healthy Spine Level 1
In this unique and entertaining seminar about spinal health students will come to appreciate the spine’s masterpiece of design in a new and exciting way. Based on the Franklin Method they will learn to use imagery and movement exercises to make sense of the hundreds of bones, muscles, joints, discs and ligaments that make up the spine. Using experiential anatomy they will come to understand the evolution, structure and function of their spine in a brand new way.
Course Number: CEP20402
CECs: 0.2
Imagery for a Healthy Spine Level 2
Building on the knowledge and experience gained from Level I, a greater emphasis will be placed on how the spine interacts with the cranium and the pelvis. Based on the Franklin Method students will learn to use imagery and movement exercises to enhance their understanding of the spine and learn how it integrates with the pelvis. Using experiential anatomy they will come to understand how the spine, pelvis and cranium affect dynamic alignment, balance, flexibility, stability and power.
Course Number: CEP20528
CECs: 0.2
Relax Your Neck, Liberate Your Shoulders
In this unique and entertaining seminar students will gain a new understanding of the most flexible joint in the body – the shoulder. Based on the Franklin Method they will use imagery and movement exercises to enhance their understanding of the shoulder and learn how it integrates with the neck and spine. Using experiential anatomy they will come to understand how the bones and muscles of the shoulder work together for optimum alignment, balance, flexibility, stability and power.
Course Number: CEP20731
CECs: 0.2
Richard's seminars in the Franklin Method have also been approved by the American Council on Exercise for continuing education credits for fitness professionals. You may email him to arrange a seminar at your facility or find out if there might be one in your area.
Richard's seminars in the Franklin Method have been approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for up to 14 hours of continuing education credits (CEP #15473). Click here for more info.
