The Franklin Method

 

 

Sub-group: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Neurology

 

Philosophy

The Franklin Method uses dynamic imagery, anatomical embodiment and educational skills to create lasting positive change in your body and mind. The Franklin Method was founded by Eric Franklin in 1994 and is taught all over the world, including the Universities of Vienna, Cologne, Karlsruhe and the Juilliard School in New York. The Franklin Method is recognized by the health providers in Switzerland and is a regularly seen at Dance, Pilates, Yoga and Physiotherapy conferences.

 

One of the greatest discoveries of the 21st century is the plasticity of the brain; that the lives we live shape the brain we develop. The Franklin Method is at the forefront of practical neuro-plasticity; showing you how to use your brain to improve your body’s function. It teaches you how to harness the transforming power of the mind. It can be applied to improve all of your abilities. It all starts with the knowledge that we have the power to change.

 

The Franklin Method teaches dynamic alignment and how to move your body with maximum efficiency to keep your body youthful and energized. Your whole body is part of a symphony of coordinated movement. In a sense, your posture is reinvented at every instant. In every moment, the ideal combination of limbs, joints, gravity, moving parts, connective tissue, and muscle must be found and directed by your brain and nervous system. 

 

Online certification: Yes, online courses available. 

 

Certificate programme

First we recommend you participate in a workshop; titles range from:

Dynamic Imagery for strength and flexibility

Pelvic Power – Imagery for a Healthy Spine

Liberate your Shoulders/Release your Neck

Fabulous Feet – Organize your dynamic Base

Breath – The key to life

 

After you attended one of the above said workshops (or any other workshop offered by Eric Franklin or Morten Dithmer), there is the Franklin Method™ Teacher Training Course that contains 3 levels.

 

Introductory Level (Year One)

Intermediate Level (Year Two)

Advanced Level (Year Three)

 

Certificate Title: None

 

Price

Duration: Up to three years

 

Special equipment required No

 

Publications 

Books by Eric Franklin: 

The Psoas – Integrating Your Inner Core

Happy Feet – Dynamic Base, Effortless Posture

Franklin Method Ball and Imagery Exercises Booklet

Beautiful Body, Beautiful Mind

Conditioning for Dance

Dance Imagery for Tech & Perf

Inner Focus Outer Strength

Pelvic Power

Relax Your Neck Liberate Your Shoulders

 

Products 

Franklin Fascia Massager – Oval

Franklin Fascia Massager – Peanut

Franklin Textured Ball Set

Franklin Smooth Ball Set

Franklin Mini Roll

Franklin Air Ball

Franklin Easy Grip Ball Set

Franklin Band – 11′ Blue Heavy

Franklin Band – 9′ Green Medium

Franklin Plush Ball Set

 

 

Official website franklinmethod.com/

 

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