One on One | Group Education | Personal Growth
One on One
Modalities studied:
Proprioceptive – Deep Tendon Reflex® (P-DTR®)
Here is a video that explains how P-DTR works. Or keep reading below…
Proprioceptive – Deep Tendon Reflex (P-DTR) is the product of the original thought and research of orthopedic surgeon, Dr. José Palomar. This work recognizes that input from sensory receptors – and the way the brain processes the information from these receptors – is critical in determining neuromuscular responses throughout the entire body. If feedback from proprioceptors is aberrant, then motor control is compromised, and pain and dysfunction will ensue.
Using a comprehensive system of muscle testing and neural challenges, dysfunctional sensory receptors can be located and corrected, quickly restoring normal function and eliminating pain. Most therapeutic modalities address only the “hardware” of the body, neglecting the fact that most of the pain and dysfunction we experience is often actually a problem with our “software.” P-DTR® provides access to the software coding of the human nervous system, allowing you to quickly identify and resolve the root causes of pain and dysfunction throughout the entire body.
The P-DTR evaluation and treatment process is fast, non-invasive, and permanent. While a given set of symptoms can have many layers of software problems that need to be resolved, once a given channel of sensory information flowing to brain has been corrected, it will remain functional unless a new trauma occurs. PDTR-USA Website
Z-Health® Neurologic based Training
Z-Health® is a cutting-edge system that helps people improve their health, alleviate their pain, and maximize their athletic performance. And in Z-Health everyone is considered to be an athelete.
Most training systems focus on muscles via resistance training and flexibility exercises or on the heart and lungs through aerobic-work. Z-Health is much more evolved. Z-Health focuses on the nervous system. The nervous system manages your entire body. If you need to make changes in pain, range of motion, strength, coordination, speed, agility, or any other physical attribute, the fastest path to getting there is to adjust your nervous system.
- It is the governing system of the body. In other words, it runs the whole show.
- It is the most plastic system of the body. Research has proven that the nervous system can continue to learn and adapt at ANY age, which means you can improve your body at ANY point in your life by focusing on the nervous system.
- It is the fastest system of the body. Your nerves communicate throughout the body at lightning-fast speed. What is wonderful about this is if you impact the nervous system correctly, you can make nearly instantaneous changes in the body
All day every day we are communicating with our nervous system. It is your guardian that is always on duty. Here is a link to an EXCELLENT video “Z-Health and Neurology 101” that explains in simple terms how the nervous system works and how Z-Health interfaces with it.
Z-Health targets the nervous system in many different ways:
- Visual Skills Training
- Unique Balance Challenges
- Precise Mobility Work
- Non-Traditional Strength Training Exercises
- Sensory Integration Drills
- And many, many more
One thing that all of these approaches have in common is a persistent focus on novelty. Modern neuroscience tells us that the brain learns best when there is something new to learn. By varying the stimulus (which can be as dramatic as an entirely new movement or as subtle as a change in lighting) you get the nervous system’s attention. This allows us to use every training session as a “neural reeducation experience” leading to not only better movement, but more interesting and powerful training sessions.Z-Health’s nervous system-based exercise program was created by Dr. Eric Cobb. For more information visit the Z-Health website HERE.
Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT)
Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) is a dynamic muscular assessment system that analyzes and corrects muscular imbalances. It has been successful in the reduction and elimination of pain and fatigue, as well as enhancing muscle recovery in athletes and non-athletes alike. This unique method was developed by Greg Roskopf, a biomechanics expert who has worked as a consultant for the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets and the Utah Jazz. For more information, please visit the MAT web site at www.muscleactivation.com.
Group Education
SPECIAL CLASSES!
(Also See Personal Growth below)
BREATHING
Breathing: Techniques for Improving the 22,000 breaths you take each day. Hyperventilation is epidemic and can mask itself with a wide variety of symptoms including pain. This also affects carbon dioxide levels which greatly impacts acidity and therefore every system in the body. Improve your health by improving the quality of each breathing rep you perform throughout your life. Monday, November 7, 7-8:15pm
HEALTHY BODY AND MIND OFFERINGS
(more detailed descriptions and registration information below)
ONGOING CLASSES:
Neurologic Warm-up – Keep the body and neurologic system tuned up with this dynamic series of movements. Tuesdays 12-1pm.
T’ai Chi Chih – Accessible Moving Meditation. Every Wednesday 10:30-11:30am. T’ai Chi followed by meditation.
Awakening Body Awareness – Keep your joints lubricated with gentle movements that explore full ranges of motion of all the joints with curiosity and kindness. Thursdays 8-9am.
MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS:
Z-Health Neurologic warm-up
Don’t let the name fool you, this is a neurologic workout. This stripped-down effective series of movements is designed to stimulate all of your body’s major systems quickly and efficiently with the purpose of regaining joint health, coordination, agility and efficient movement. There will be 2 sections in the warm-up, sensory and motor (movement), which can be done separately or together. Join in on creating a new relationship with the amazing vehicle of life, your body. Tuesdays 12-1 until we are free to gather again. Register to get the list of movements.
T’ai Chi Chih – Accessible Moving Meditation
T’ai Chi Chih is a modern form of chi gong which has the sole purpose of activating, circulating, and balancing the life force or chi. It consists of 19 movements and one pose that are done in a repetitive fashion alternated with stillness. The movements are very easy to learn and very accessible. They can be done in both standing and sitting positions. Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am. Meditation follows the T’ai Chi practice. Register to get the list of movements.
Awakening Body Awareness
With an attitude of kindness, compassion, and curiosity, we will be using active range of motion to bring awareness to our body & joints. We will begin with self-explorative movements to awaken the body, followed by directed movement to progressively explore the available and unavailable motions of all the joints. All the while we will have the intention of noticing the pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral sensations that are present along with the thoughts that are arising. These explorations are usually done lying down although just as easily sitting or standing. Thursdays from 8-9am until we are free to gather again. Let me know if you will be joining in.
Embodying Resilience and Possibilities –
Introducing the Practices of Leadership Embodiment
OVERVIEW: The Leadership Embodiment model is based on the idea that evenif we “know” all of the right things to do, when we are stressed, our bodies revert to fight, flight or freeze. Under stress our thinking is impaired and we lose access to the broader view, creativity and innovation. Leadership Embodiment (LE) offers a methodology for assessing how our bodies organize under pressure and teaches simple and powerful practices that help us recover to a more open, uplifted and skillful state. LE is the HOW of cultivating resilience, presence, confidence and compassion.
WHAT HAPPENS: Exercises are used to simulate the stressors of life interactions in order to illicit and recognize our reactive patterns. Once we recognize these patterns, a method for centering is used to quickly shift our state of being to one that is more open, relaxed, and balanced. We then contrast our relationship to the stressor, and the way the interaction is being handled, before and after centering. Further training builds our capacity for accessing this centered state under increasing intensities of challenging situations.
Cost: All online classes are offered on generosity. The generosity of sharing and the generosity of gratitude. Gratitude offerings can be sent through Venmo (@Paul-Ciske, paul@paulciske.com), PayPal friends & family (paul@paulciske.com), or Zelle (mobile number 510-912-5775, paul@paulciske.com). Suggested: $5 – $30 sliding scale depending on the class. Offer what you can or complimentary for unemployed or financially struggling. No excuses, just join in for the health of your body and mind.
Personal Growth
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Resilience to Brilliance
- Most comprehensive Open LE course online
- Excellent for deepening your current LE skills
- Do you only want to recover when derailed by stress, pressure and the unknown or fully actualize your potential?
- Can you access your strengths while connecting with inclusivity and warmth?
- Does your presence match your verbal message?
- Are you in alignment with your highest values?
This program offers tools and practices for recovering to a state of being we call “Center” that can access our innate wisdom, confidence and compassion when thrown off by stress, pressure and the unknown. The program does not stop there but offers further tools and practices for accessing our fuller potential for innovative and creative actions of body, speech and mind that can bring our intentions for good into the world.
This all happens in a supportive atmosphere with others on a similar journey through interactive embodying practices and exercises. The reason we use the body is that it is a shortcut. Our reactivity of irritation, frustration, annoyance, fear, etc. shows up in the body before our conscious mind as contraction, tightening, constriction, etc. Changing the body is the fastest way of countering and reversing the reactive physiological responses to stress and pressure. Changing the body and focus also changes brain function and in turn how we relate with the world. Once we learn to connect with the centered state, we further train our capacity to access the resources and inspirations available to us for taking wise, skillful, innovative and creative action for actualizing our intentions.
NEW GROUP starts:
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Pre-requisite recorded seminar: “Embodying Resilience to Brilliance”
For more information & questions: email – paul@paulciske.com