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 I learned that much of the conventional wisdom for addressing neck pain was outdated and incomplete.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

$70

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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?

$70

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