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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 I learned that much of the conventional wisdom for addressing neck pain was outdated and incomplete.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?

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ABOUT TRINA ALTMAN

Trina Altman, B.A., NCPT, received her training through STOTT PILATES® and is an E-RYT 500, YACEP®. 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.

Her work has been published in Yoga Journal, Yoga International, and Pilates Style magazine and her classes have been featured on Yoga International and Yoga Anytime. She regularly serves as guest faculty for yoga teacher training programs and leads continuing education workshops worldwide.

Her book, Yoga Deconstructed®: Movement Science Principles For Teaching is available everywhere books are sold.

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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?

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Thank you @deborahvankin at the @latimes interview Thank you @deborahvankin at the @latimes interviewing me and writing this phenomenal series on balance!Click the link in my bio to read the article and watch the videos ⬆️The article is from a 5 part series on balance. Make sure you also check out: all 5 articles!The first 2 articles include excellent info on balance + self tests to do at home.The 3rd part is with Kimberly Burbank MD sports medicine physician at @uclahealthThe 4th part is with @annswansonwellness MA on tai ci .#balance #plyometrics #power #fallprevention losangelestime
Life has been a bit of a roller coaster lately so Life has been a bit of a roller coaster lately so I am letting it all out by dancing in ways that don’t involve moving my feet very much.On March 15 I got a plantar plate injury while doing an amazing race excursion in Cozumel with my brother, his husband and my niece.Basically, I jogged on concrete for two hours all over the city and I never jog. It’s what we would call an overload injury. It would be like dead lifting 500 pounds when you normally only dead lift 150 pounds.That being said, with what I do for a living, you’d think I would’ve known better but I was living in the moment and my niece wanted to win against dad and daddy so how could I say no?
And no, we didn’t win.Cardiovascularly, I was fine jogging for two hours, but my hypermobile ligaments at the base of my second metatarsal head were not fine.I’ve been consistently doing plyometrics and taking dance classes that involve impact for a few years now but I built up the capacity for those activities GRADUALLY over a long period of time after six years of strength training.While I could take two dance classes in a row no problem, I’ve never been able to jog/run.I remember as a kid trying to go jogging with my dad in the 1970s and getting shin splints and a stitch in my side before I even got to the end of the block 😂.Needless to say, it has been life-changing in a horrible way.I can no longer wear any shoes except for oofos in the house and rocker bottom Saucony running shoes with orthotics when I leave the house.And honestly, that’s the worst thing about this injury. The other life changes I have accepted and adapted to, but wearing the same damn shoes every day drives me insane!!!!I still do yoga and Pilates at home, but I can’t take a class at the gym because I can’t walk barefoot on hardwood floors and load the injured area.And I definitely can’t go to dance classes!I can still lift weights and do cardio on machines that don’t require plantarflexion at the MTP Joint. And I am very grateful for what I can do exercise wise right now!Continued in the comments below ⬇️
Some cherished memories from our trip to visit dea Some cherished memories from our trip to visit dear friends in Portland, Maine 🏖️🦞🥰@lizzymulkey @nickfullergoogins @warymeyers @cscazes @greg_caramenicoFood pics as art from @soloitaliano.maine
Here’s what I did to improve my DEXA scan score: Here’s what I did to improve my DEXA scan score:Over the last three years, I continued the progressive overload training with compound lifts that I’ve been doing since 2017.But instead of working with a personal trainer, I created my own programming.I used everything I learned from my trainers over the previous seven years while gradually increasing the training volume.I also added plyometrics on my lower body days, which is why you’ll see me wearing running shoes in this video.I like to superset lower body plyometric exercises with my lower body strength training exercises.It’s not for everyone, but it works well for me because I still rest between the plyometric exercise and the strength exercise.I’m fortunate to have plenty of time to rest between sets because I have a garage gym at home, so longer workouts are convenient.I often use those breaks to answer emails, grab a snack, or move laundry from the washer to the dryer.Longer rest periods make it much easier to increase your training volume (meaning adding extra sets, exercises, reps, etc.).I also started dancing regularly about three years ago, and the impact from dancing, combined with my weekly plyometric exercises, helped move the needle.I began HMT (hormone maintenance therapy) in July 2022 to help with hot flashes and the other challenging symptoms of perimenopause.A low-dose estrogen patch can also help preserve bone mineral density.Lastly, I increased the number of calcium-rich foods I eat each day.I’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments.Have you had a DEXA scan?What are you doing to improve your bone mineral density?#southbaypersonaltrainer #osteopenia #progressiveoverload #plyometrics #womenshealth
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Sneakers @kurtgeiger
Sparkly Sandals @badgleymischka
Purse @revolve
Styling by moi#californiasurfclub #bnotmitzvah #sneakerball
The older I get the more I realize how important i The older I get the more I realize how important it is to bring whimsy into your life 🌈
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Just got back from vacation in Cabo with my ride o Just got back from vacation in Cabo with my ride or die bestie and I’m reminiscing on all our adventures together. Thank you @luxerecess for 45 years of friendship 🤗🥰😘
Last night’s @springsteen concert at @thekiaforum Last night’s @springsteen concert at @thekiaforum was pure magic 🪄 . Thank you @lovelysaysso for making this night so special!#brucespringsteenandtheestreetband #landofhopeanddreamstour #losangelas #kiaforum
It’s 6 PM and I’m still on a high from @ambersusa. It’s 6 PM and I’m still on a high from @ambersusa.allofme ‘s 9:30am Cardio dance class followed by @azmanawi ‘s @groov3dance class at 10:30am @bayclubs El Segundo.There’s nothing better than dancing with your friends on a Sunday morning 🪩💫#hiphopdance #groov3 #southbaypersonaltrainer
It’s been two years since I started taking dance c It’s been two years since I started taking dance classes where you learn choreography.It can be easy to feel like we’re not making progress because progress happens in small increments over long periods of time.Taking a video of yourself dancing especially when you first start out can feel scary and intimidating.But it’s such an important part of the process. I have no desire to teach dance or be a professional dancer, but I do love the feeling of being in a flow state.When I first started taking classes 2 years ago, I was definitely NOT in a flow state lol!I was frustrated and was there simply to enjoy the music, the experience of being in a room filled with other people who were dancing and the freshness of learning something new.I’ve never had good fast twitch muscles.Even when I did gymnastics, I struggled with power/explosivity (which is so important in dance) because of my hypermobility.But there’s always been this call in my soul to be a dancer.Fun fact…when I was 23 years old and I left my financial analyst job on Wall Street in New York City I told them that I wanted to be a dancer 😂.Truth be told, I had no idea what I wanted to do next but that’s a story for another day.Back then, I knew the dancer thing was not going to happen but I had taken a few classes at the @bdcnyc , and it sparked something inside of me.So while I knew that I was unable to pursue that dream at age 23 because I had no time or money for dance classes, the desire still lived inside of me.I’m grateful that I finally have the time and money to take dance classes at age 53. I started when I was 51.This is your Sunday afternoon reminder that it’s never too late to go back in time and revisit some of your unfulfilled dreams.Today I feel like a dancer because I get to go to dance class between 2 to 4 times per week.The definition of “being a dancer” can simply mean that you dance regularly.I’d love to know if there’s something you wanted to do when you were younger, but had to wait to finally pursue it.It’s never too late to learn something new!#southbaypersonaltrainer #GROOV3 #neverstoplearning
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Turns out that it’s much harder to shop for clothes when you aren’t working in fashion and around them all the time!Plus, shopping online is so different from shopping in stores so I knew I needed some help.
I feel very fortunate that a client of mine introduced me to @taraaquilinastyle because along with feeling very out of practice in the shopping arena, I was also going through the perimenopause/ menopause transition which meant I had a different body type than in my 20’s and made finding new clothes overwhelming.Tara and I worked to build a wardrobe for me one category at a time.We even tackled the really hard stuff like jeans, dresses and shoes and I’ve learned so much from the whole process.
There’s truly nothing better than knowing when you have to go somewhere that you already have things to wear that you love!
Most of you all know how much I love learning and that I learn best one on one.
I’ve always been a process oriented person because for me it’s all the little steps along the way that make the completion of a project worthwhile.
So here’s some outfits that I am so proud of and love wearing. It isn’t easy to find things that fit your body, your budget, AND that you love wearing.
If you’ve been struggling with any of these same issues, I highly recommend getting some help! It makes all the difference.
Thank you Tara!!! You are the best and I’m so grateful for you. 🙏🏼🥰🤗
Thank you @heybenallen for this fun @groov3dance Thank you @heybenallen for this fun  @groov3dance routine and thank you @azmanawi for your phenomenal teaching today!#hiphopdance #GROOV3 #southbaypersonaltrainer #britneyspears
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Thank you @reggiohallie for always bringing your s Thank you @reggiohallie for always bringing your special sauce to class every week at @bayclubs!P.S. The reason why at 53 years young I can do high impact/explosive movements in dance class is because I strength train with progressive overload and train plyometrics each week in my program.You are never too old to jump as long as you train for it!#lakergirl  #blondie #cardiodance #plyometricstraining #progressiveoverload
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