Grounding

Question 1

Grounding - definition

Answer 1

Cumulative effect of applying many principals at once creating multiple isometric contractions heating the body from the inside out. The entire body is aligned, active and engaged without moving.

Question 2

Grounding - position

Answer 2

Client is supine: hook lying make sure heel is not more or less than a “foots length distance” away from sits bones so as not to over flex the knee. Pillow if needed for head/neck.

Question 3

Grounding - cueing

Answer 3

Elongate neck - like a party hat

Drop the shoulders - into the back pockets of your pants

Reach the Arms long, beyond the hips,

Lace the ribs together “like a corset”

Dropping the “T” Point into the mat

Perform Posterior Lateral Breath

Exhale thru mouth in

“HA” breath - to expel ALL the air and experience the

Transverse abdominal contraction - hold on next inhale

  Tilt the tailbone down:forward and create a 

Neutral spine - lady bugs can run under the spine.

  Maintain the AB contraction 

Engage Kegel/pelvic floor

 Press feet into the floor

Tripod Foot

Visualize pulling heels toward the sits bones (no movement) to create a 

Glute-Hamstring Connection.

Exhale and review all items quickly to insure activation of all components at once = multiple isometric contractions that will be essential throughout the workout. Relax!

Question 4

Modifications for grounding

Answer 4

Pillow as needed