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Trina Altman

Pilates Deconstructed® & Yoga Deconstructed® Embodied Anatomy Biomechanics

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Do you feel like you or your students have non-stop neck tension?

UNWRECK YOUR NECK

UNWRECK YOUR NECK:  An online workshop to help you decrease neck stiffness, improve range of motion, and reduce the risk of injury.
  • DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING WITH NECK PAIN AND STIFFNESS?
  • IS SITTING AT THE COMPUTER WRECKING YOUR NECK?
  • DO YOU STILL HAVE NECK PAIN DESPITE REGULARLY MASSAGING AND STRETCHING YOUR NECK?
That hopeless feeling you get when you have chronic neck discomfort?
I’ve been there too and I now know it doesn’t have to be that way.

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AS A YOGA AND PILATES TEACHER, I THOUGHT I WAS DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT TO TAKE CARE OF MY NECK.

I regularly stretched my neck and received massage and acupuncture. Despite this, I was plagued by chronic neck tension and pain.

I couldn’t lift my head in a Pilates class to do the hundred without supporting my head in my hands. It hurt to turn my head to look up at my hand in triangle pose. Answering email was enough to set off a tension headache that would stop me from being able to use my computer for the rest of the day. I bought dozens of different pillows trying to find one that would prevent me from waking up with neck pain.

I felt like a fraud because I made a living teaching people how to feel better when I felt awful and couldn't even help myself.  What I was doing wasn’t working. I knew there had to be a better solution.

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I SOUGHT OUT PHYSICAL THERAPY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION with physical therapists, experienced movement educators, and researchers. I learned that much of the conventional wisdom for addressing neck pain was outdated and incomplete.

Turns out that one reason why so many of us suffer from chronic neck tension is because our neck muscles are weak. This is why stretching and massage don’t always help long term. While it can be relaxing, it doesn’t address the underlying cause of the discomfort.

YOUR NECK IS JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER PART OF YOUR BODY. It needs to be strong and stable, not just relaxed and stretched.

ONCE I STRENGTHENED MY NECK, I stopped having neck pain. I then took what I learned and started teaching it to my classes and private clients. I found that what helped me also helped them.

I realized that more people needed this information, which is why I created Unwreck Your Neck. 

UNWRECK YOUR NECK is a 2.5 hour online workshop to help you and your students decrease neck stiffness, improve range of motion, and reduce the risk of injury.

UNWRECK YOUR NECK IS FOR YOU IF...

  • You’ve been cleared to exercise by your doctor or physical therapist and you’re looking for a transition back to regular movement after rehabilitation from an injury.

  • You have general tension/stiffness and you want to improve alignment and mobility or reduce your risk of injury or re-injury

UNWRECK YOUR NECK IS NOT FOR YOU IF...

  • You have ongoing, undiagnosed and untreated pain

  • You suspect you have an underlying trauma or injury

  • You have not been cleared to exercise by your doctor or physical therapist

(Please note that if you have any questions or concerns about taking a workshop or you have ongoing pain, it is recommended that you consult a medical professional.)

IN THIS WORKSHOP YOU WILL LEARN:
  • Common lesser known reasons for neck tension and pain
  • Exercises to mobilize your upper back and shoulders to create a foundation for a stable, strong, and healthy neck
  • Specific self-assessments to track progress and help you and your students become more aware of how alignment and posture affects the neck
  • Strategies to induce relaxation + reduce stress to help you recruit the right muscles and get the most out of the corrective neck exercises
  • Preparatory exercises to improve your neck stability and function

UNWRECK YOUR NECK DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!

"UnWreck Your Neck does not disappoint! This workshop beautifully combines a number of strategies including self massage, stretching, and strengthening. Some parts were surprisingly challenging, some were wonderfully soothing, and others were fun and playful. I appreciated Trina's clear instructions and her reminders to listen to our bodies and to work at our own pace, making it accessible to everyone."

-Susan Turner, yoga teacher, student of life, and movement enthusiast

I CAME AWAY WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS

“I attended Trina’s “Unwreck Your Neck” workshop to educate myself and ease some of the overuse injuries I was currently experiencing. I've tried several highly qualified instructors, chiropractic, and massage therapy. Trina puts the knowledge in your hands more than anyone. She pulls from a variety of practices, while keeping the content clear and precise. I came away from the workshop with practical tools, and a sense of wonder about my body.” 
-Katie Roll E-RYT 500
WHAT'S INCLUDED WHEN YOU BUY?
  • Watch immediately upon purchase
  • Workshop video is accessible forever
  • 2.5 Hours total
  • 2.5 CEUs via Yoga Alliance

Ready to transform how your neck moves and feels?

Regular Price $70

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ABOUT TRINA ALTMAN

Trina Altman, BS, PMA-CPT, received her training through STOTT PILATES® and is an E-RYT 500. She’s the creator of Yoga Deconstructed® and Pilates Deconstructed®, which take an interdisciplinary approach to foster an embodied understanding of yoga and Pilates and their relationship to modern movement science.

Trina has presented at Kripalu, the Yoga Alliance Leadership Conference and Yogaworks, among others. She also created and taught a Pilates continuing-education course for physical therapists and was part of the faculty for the Brain Longevity conference at UCLA.

Trina was a finalist in the Next Pilates Anytime Instructor competition in 2017. Her work has been published in Yoga Journal, Yoga International and Pilates Style. Her book, Yoga Deconstructed®: Transitioning From Rehabilitation Back Into The Yoga Studio is slated to be published by Handspring Publishing in December 2019.

She works out of Los Angeles at Equinox and The Moving Joint.

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THIS WORKSHOP GAVE ME IMMEDIATE RELIEF!

"After years of being plagued by neck stiffness, tight shoulders and poor posture, I found Trina’s Unwreck Your Neck workshop. The targeted sequences in this workshop gave me immediate relief. I’ve recommend this workshop to all of my friends. Trina is extraordinary and what she teaches is magical!" 

-Nadine Nakanishi, yoga + Pilates enthusiast

Got a question? Let’s see if this helps.

Q:  I HEARD THAT IT WAS BAD TO USE YOUR NECK DURING EXERCISE. WHY WOULD I WANT TO STRENGTHEN IT?

Your neck is like every other structure in your body. It works and feels best when the muscles around it are strong and able to support it during movement.

Also, we now know that when muscles are weak, you are more likely to experience tension and joint discomfort in the surrounding areas. However, thoughtfully stabilizing and strengthening these areas can help you move and feel better.

It’s also important to note that the exercises required for neck strength and stability aren’t going to target large muscle groups or give you a more “muscular” neck. Rather the exercises in this workshop have been designed to address the smaller muscles in the neck that are often underworked and difficult to access in traditional yoga poses or fitness exercises.

Q:  I HAVE A SPECIFIC NECK CONDITION OR INJURY. IS IT SAFE FOR ME TO TAKE THIS WORKSHOP?

I am not a medical professional, so it is out of my scope of practice to assess, diagnose or treat you. If you have any concerns, it is advised that you consult a medical professional to determine if it is appropriate for you to start an exercise program or take this workshop.

Q:  I'M NOT A MOVEMENT TEACHER. IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR ME?

Yes! I created this workshop to give movement enthusiasts and movement teachers alike tools to better take care of their bodies. The exercises in this workshop are designed for anyone with an interest in longevity and helping their necks feel better.

Q:  CAN THIS WORKSHOP REPLACE PHYSICAL THERAPY?

This workshop cannot replace physical therapy.

Q:  WHAT PROPS DO I NEED TO TAKE THIS WORKSHOP?

For this workshop, you will need two yoga blocks or books, a blanket or bath towel, a yoga strap or towel and a loop band or theraband.

Q:  I DON'T HAVE 2 HOURS TO WATCH A WORKSHOP OR PRACTICE THE EXERCISES. DO I HAVE TO DO IT ALL AT ONCE?

Once your purchase Unwreck Your Neck, it’s yours to keep forever. This means that you could watch the workshop or practice the exercises in 10 to 20 minute increments and still receive the benefits!

Q: HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO PRACTICE THESE EXERCISES TO SEE RESULTS?

While this workshop is over 2 hours long, it doesn’t mean that you need to practice neck exercises for 2 hours a day to get results. Rather, I’d recommend that you take note of which exercises feel best for you or your students and then make them a regular part of your movement practice or classes.

You can think about it like brushing your teeth. If you spend a few minutes a day on this, your neck can feel and move better long term!

MY PAST RESULTS WERE TEMPORARY AT BEST

"As a yoga teacher, I receive daily requests for help with neck pain & discomfort. I’d tried various techniques on myself and others in the past, with temporary results at best. Trina’s teaching comes from her unique understanding of movement and function. The results from UnWreck Your Neck were beyond incredible...simple techniques with huge relief!"

-Karen Henderson E-RYT-200, RYT-500

Ready to transform how your neck moves and feels?

$70

PURCHASE NOW

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I used to be in Santa Monica on Wednesdays to teac I used to be in Santa Monica on Wednesdays to teach class at @equinox but now I teach closer to home at the Equinox South Bay on Saturdays from 11-12. 

I love my South Bay peeps but I still have so many friends in Samo that I miss seeing, so this week I got to hang out with some of them🤗🎉. 

@pattywortham and I had some some catch up time irl on Tuesday @tendergreens and today @katheagberglar , @kylevonrebarf and I took a class at @loveforpilates , got some lunch @dogtowncoffee and had a nice long walk on the beach.

After so much time in lockdown, I truly cherish every moment socializing with friends in person these days! 

And summer is my favorite time of year so I need to take advantage before it’s over. 

Am I the only one who feels like summer always seems to fly by in the blink of an eye? 🌈☀️
We became first time home owners back in June of 2 We became first time home owners back in June of 2020 and one of the best things about it has been growing fruits and vegetables in our front and side yard. 

Farzad has some farming in his DNA so instead of doing the “aesthetic landscaping thing”, we opted for a practical approach of planting things we like to eat. 

We live on the corner of a busy street not a farm but that didn’t stop us from planting limes, peaches, plums, pomegranates, kale, tomatoes, apples, guava, Persian red mulberries, mandarin oranges, sour cherries, lavender and jasmine. 

It’s so nice to go outside and pick fresh fruits and vegetables for a meal and watching the tiny trees with just a few branches start to blossom and then produce food is the best! 

We’re “late bloomers” pun intended to growing food but as they say, “better late than never”. 

Do you grow food in your yard? If so what do you grow?
As a kid who grew up in the ‘80’s I love ALL o As a kid who grew up in the ‘80’s I love ALL of these but the TLC Creep is my favorite 🤩. Now I really wanna know…which one is your favorite?
Yesterday’s upper body push/pull workout I love Yesterday’s upper body push/pull workout

I love yoga & Pilates but if you know me irl and/or have taken any of my continuing education courses over the last 6 years, you know that I also love weightlifting 🏋️‍♀️ 

I often share my weightlifting workouts in my stories but because it takes a lot of time film them and make a reel, I haven’t shared one on my grid before, but yesterday I finally had time, so I filmed my upper body push/pull workout. 

My other strength training session this week was a Legs/Core Stability session. 

If you like these lmk and I’ll share them more often.

These are the kind of personalized strength training workouts I teach every week to my in person private clients so they can easily do all the “bodyweight things” in yoga and Pilates with no pain. 

I realize that not all of you live near me in Los Angeles, but I am available for ZOOM sessions and I can help you get started. Feel free to DM me if you’re interested. 

P.S. Big thank you to @aaaudrina for her expert programming skills for this workout! 

P. P.S. I’m so excited 😆 because I got a cable pulley system for our garage! I’ll do a post about that very soon 💪
Task based cue for wobbly shoulders Pull the ban Task based cue for wobbly shoulders 

Pull the band apart! 

This eccentric latissimus dorsi exercise with a 2.5 lb plate in each hand from the @thebarbellphysio pull-up program was super wobbly for me so @aaaudrina attached a 5 lb kettlebell to a dowel as a regression. 

Yay for closed kinetic chain feedback and shoulder torque!

Once that was easy, I decided to progress the exercise by creating some  PARTIALLY CLOSED KINETIC CHAIN feedback by connecting the two plates with a resistance band. 

Adding the band meant all I had to do to eliminate the wobble was keep tension on the band:-). 

If you try this one lmk how it goes!
Moving fast is really hard for me. When you’re Moving fast is really hard for me.

When you’re hypermobile, you have laxity around your joints instead of stiffness. 

Stiffness is good btw but that’s a whole other post 😉

This joint laxity means you are naturally good at bendy things but not so good with speed and power.

Enter the resistance band! 

Ya’ll know how much I love using them for yoga poses and Pilates exercises but did you also know that they are great for making power and speed movements more accessible?

In this video I’m doing lateral step ups on a weight bench. 

I used to do these ALL the time in step aerobics classes waaay back in the day but obviously the step was much lower.

Since it’s been awhile since I’d done these types of movements, (I loved doing plyometric moves pre-pandemic every week in @danamccaw ‘s Tuesday classes at Equinox MDR) so I needed to slowly bring them back into my life. 

Soooo…. @aaaudrina my brilliant strength coach had me do these with a monster band and I must say they are magic! 

They are helping me bring back the spring in my step for several plyometric moves I want to learn now that have a good base layer of strength.

If you try them let me know how it goes! 

P.S. I’m using a monster band that has 30-60 pounds of resistance.
It finally happened! Tonight I was playing around It finally happened! Tonight I was playing around with my kettle bells in the garage and decided randomly to try an unassisted chin up. I was shocked that I was able to do it for the first time! I actually did three of them. I still can’t do an unassisted pull up but I am about halfway there.

This is a huge accomplishment for me for many reasons. I am hyper mobile as most of you know but my shoulders and elbows are the most hypermobile joints in my body. As a kid during those national fitness tests, I never even came close to doing a pull up. As a gymnast, I loved by uneven bars but tried unsuccessfully for years to do kips. 

When I would lie down on my back and take my arms overhead the head of my humerus would pop through my armpits. It was kind of creepy to say the least.

I started regular strength training back in 2017, so it’s been almost 6 years. In 2019 I finally bought a pull up bar for our house but I always needed super thick bands for assistance. After doing the @barbellphysio program twice through plus lots of incredible coaching advice from @aaaudrina and @laurelbeversdorf , this finally came to fruition and as @lizzobeeating would say “it’s about damn time” 😅. 

This is just a reminder that things you think you will never be able to do are possible with lots of consistency, patience, and good teachers 🙏🏼💪

And a huge shoutout to @mptseanhampton and @junemeilingchiang for helping me (for many years) rehab my shoulders when I first started on this journey in 2010.
Thank you for sharing your experience with this im Thank you for sharing your experience with this important IG post and for having me on the @movementlogictutorials podcast to talk about my experience with peri menopause. 

Link in bio to listen 🎧 

Repost from @laurelbeversdorf
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In Episode 8 of the Movement Logic podcast I’m joined by my friend and colleague @TrinaAltman. Together, we discuss Trina’s experience with perimenopause.

Trina shares her personal story along with tons of resources for women going through this change of life. We discuss:
 
—What is perimenopause?

—Doctors have a tendency to minimize women’s suffering

—Brain fog and hot flashes

—Challenges women face when navigating the medical system

—Finding a doctor that spends more time with you AND is evidence-based AND is current on the research

—The Women’s Health Initiative and fear they created (through highly questionable handling and interpretation of the data) around estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

—Weight gain and perimenopause

—Scope appropriate advice for movement teachers working with perimenopausal and menopausal students
 
TRINA’S BIO:

Trina received her training through STOTT Pilates® and is an E-RYT 500. She created Yoga Deconstructed® and Pilates Deconstructed® to show teachers how to take an interdisciplinary approach to foster an embodied understanding of yoga and Pilates in relation to modern movement science.

Link in bio to listen and subscribe to Movement Logic: Strong Opinions, Loosely Held 👀
A while ago I was interviewed by @laurelbeversdorf A while ago I was interviewed by @laurelbeversdorf on the Movement Logic Podcast where we discussed my experience with perimenopause. In this episode, which just dropped today, I share my personal story along with tons of resources for women going through this change of life. Here's some of what Laurel and I discuss:
 
—What is perimenopause?

—Doctors have a tendency to minimize women’s suffering

—Brain fog and hot flashes

—Challenges women face when navigating the medical system

—Finding a doctor that spends more time with you AND is evidence-based AND is current on the research

—The Women’s Health Initiative and fear they created (through highly questionable handling and interpretation of the data) around estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

—Weight gain and perimenopause

—Scope appropriate advice for movement teachers working with perimenopausal and menopausal students

Click the link in my bio to listen and subscribe to Movement Logic: Strong Opinions, Loosely Held
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