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Full Body Active Stretching for Every BODY
Barry Bailey, MS, LMT
Active Stretching (AS) is state-of-the-art stretching. It is at the same time gentle but extremely powerful. AS relaxes muscles naturally, releasing tightness and increasing flexibility and range of motion. AS helps muscles recover from underuse, new use, overuse, and minor injuries. In class we do an original routine created by the Instructor that addresses all the large muscle groups of the body as well as individual muscles, and in some cases, a specific section of a muscle. With the one-of-its-kind routine we successfully get a total head to toe, full-body stretch in one hour. Stretches are done without force or pain. Special attention is given to breathing correctly and working within each individual's limitations and comfort zone. AS works by using the natural movements and rhythms of the body, movement that is already familiar to both the muscles and the brain. AS uses familiar motion which strengthens the Mind-Body connection and efficiently uses the brain to instruct muscles to relax and let go, rather than trying to force them to stretch. AS is an excellent complement to any physical activity including Yoga, a workout at the gym or track. Muscle soreness from cycling, working in the garden, or sitting too long at a desk or in front of a TV will be eased by AS. AS is appropriate for all ages and for those of all levels of physical fitness. Students should bring an exercise mat, blanket, or large beach towel. Wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict your movement. A changing room is available. Limit 5 per session.
Barry Bailey is a licensed Massage Therapist with a practice in Maynard since 1992. He has helped many clients achieve natural pain relief with his massage, and since 1998 through Natural Pain Relief Workshops and Classes that he has taught. He has studied Active Isolated Stretching with Aaron Mattes as well as with Jim and Phil Wharton. Barry's passion is teaching the world how to heal itself ... one body at a time. For more information on Barry, go to http://www.StarTechhealing.com.
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Session 1: Mon. 7:30-8:30 A.M. Beg. 4/2
Session 2: Wed. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Beg. 4/4
Session 3: Thurs. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Beg. 4/5
STAR Tech® Healing & Learning Center, 14 Nason Street Suites 201-2, Maynard, MA
8 Weeks
$80/Session
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