"I didn't think I could do everything that I did." Past participant
"If it's aesthetically correct, then very likely it's pleasing the anatomy." Eva Nemeth, MPT
"…I'm
learning to use my body in a more aligned and graceful way…Instead of
holding my posture in place, I find that it is holding itself. I'm
working less and my body is taking over." Stephanie Smith, student
We seek stability in everyday life –
in mind as well as body. Body stability includes strength, flexibility,
coordination, balance, endurance, good reflexes, and more. If all we do
with our bodies is try to survive gravity, then we tire easily. And the
less we move, the more limited we become.
It's important for body parts to know how to act as partners, not as
strangers. When one body part is moving, its counterpart should support
the movement in a counterbalanced way, not in a counterproductive way.
When the body works in synchronicity 24/7, healthy habits are
established.
Ms. Nemeth's movement sequences – integrating principles from dance, rhythmic gymnastics, and physical therapy –
are designed to move the body in a variety of directions while
sustaining the muscles that need to support the movement; consequently,
the movements are challenging yet safe. And all the elements that lead
to body stability can be addressed in a single exercise.
Moving the body the right way can change our entire being. Each mindful
step that we take brings us into rhythm and harmony not only with our
own body, but also with other beings, living things, and inanimate
objects. Practiced consciously, we not only take charge of our own
body, but also of the life we live.
Date and Time:
Introductory Workshop – Mon. 2/1, 7:00-9:00 pm. You may register for this class separately and try it before committing to the 3-Part Follow-up Workshop.
3-Part Follow-up Workshop – Th. 2/4, Mon. 2/8, and Th. 2/11 7:30-9:00 pm. The Introductory Workshop is a prerequisite for this series. Inquiries regarding exceptions should be addressed to: Eva Nemeth, M.P.T. at eva@evamovement.com with a phone number and good time to contact you. Participants from previous follow-up workshops have benefited from repeating the series.
Location:
Simms/Mann Health and Wellness Center
Venice Family Clinic [note: this is different from the main site in Venice]
2509 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Who should attend:
· Anyone who wants to know more about their body; however, the program is not suited to individuals who are wheelchair bound.
· Health care professionals or trainees who would like to develop skills in identifying and correcting body motion through demonstration, observation, and active participation.
· Athletes and performing artists who wish to broaden awareness of core and other muscle function, expand range of motion, and enhance performance.
Exercises will be done seated, standing, and on the floor. Those who are not able to get down to the floor will be given modified versions of the exercises, based on physical ability.
If you are not sure whether or not the class is appropriate for you, please email Eva Nemeth, M.P.T. at eva@evamovement.com with a phone number and good time to contact you.
Parking: Free in the lot at the clinic.
Directions: Click here for map.
Fees: $20 for Introductory Workshop.
$90 for 3-Part Follow-up Workshop; $45 for students.
Individuals who are unable to attend due to financial hardship may call 310-452-1439 to make other arrangements.
Pre-registration Required: Please note that there is a separate registration site for students who wish to enroll in the 3-Part Follow-Up Workshop.
You can register at www.uclartsandhealing.net. In order to register, you need to login at the upper right hand corner of the screen with a login name and password. If you have not previously done so, you can create a login name and password by clicking on the words "Create Username/Password or Join E-Mail List" in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Payments can be made by credit card or check and must be received in order to guarantee enrollment. Online registration not only gets your name on the roster immediately but also lets us know that payment is forthcoming if you pay by check.
If the class is full, you will be given the option of joining a wait list before you pay anything during the registration process.
If you do not have access to the internet, you may send checks made payable to "Arts and Healing Initiative," and send it to 2626 33rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405-3111. Please make sure that the following information is included with your check: your name, email address (if you have one), phone number, and the name of the event for which you wish to register. We need to have a way to contact you regarding questions about your registration or changes to the program.
Special instructions for participants: Dress comfortably for activities.
Instructor: Eva Nemeth, M.P.T., who was showcased in April 2008 at UCLA in a program entitled, "Healing Back and Neck Pain through Movement: A Demonstration of Seven Approaches," where she garnered a hearty round of cheers and applause for her lively and colorful 10-minute presentation. There were many requests for an extended follow-up program.
Ms. Nemeth specializes in movement and exercise using a novel approach to physical rehabilitation based on the principles of dance and aesthetics. As a physical therapist and movement educator, she has devoted her life to finding creative methods of treating specific problems through assessing the whole body. She presents movement workshops locally and internationally, as well as offering lectures and keynote speeches in corporate settings. She works with clients from ages 6 to 96, from professional athletes to actors.
As a child in Hungary, Ms. Nemeth was recruited into the national gymnastics school, and competed nationally and internationally through her school years. At age 19, she began studying and working with innovative movement teacher Eva Kovacs, a former modern dance pioneer in Europe who became her lifelong mentor. Subsequently, she taught techniques in modern dance and rhythmical gymnastics to hundreds of students annually.
The principles behind many of the most advanced physical therapy treatments in use today were advanced by modern dancers in Europe. Leading European hospitals and physical therapy schools now utilize these approaches, which Ms. Nemeth has integrated into her practice. In addition, Ms. Nemeth's skills as an educator are uniquely enhanced by years of study in mindfulness-based practices and psychology. Ms. Nemeth obtained graduate and postgraduate degrees at the Medical University in Physiotherapy in Budapest. In 1990, after relocating to California, she founded Marina Physical Therapy, which eventually grew to 13 employees.
Sponsors:
UCLArts and Healing aims to facilitate the use of the arts as a healing
tool in the community via: 1) offering affordable experiential
learning opportunities to health professionals, educators, community
workers, caregivers, artists, and the general public, 2) designing and
evaluating programs that can be implemented broadly in educational and
health care settings, and 3) creating partnerships with academic
institutions, educational and health care institutions, community-based
organizations, schools, professional organizations, and private
industry. UCLArts and Healing is an outgrowth of affiliation between the Arts and Healing Initiative, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, the Salamander Fund, a nonprofit foundation, and Whole Child LA.
UCLArts and Healing is an organizational member of the UCLA Collaborative Centers for Integrative Medicine (CCIM), which promotes education and research in complementary, alternative,
and integrative approaches to health and well-being. The CCIM
represents the UCLA academic integrative medicine community on a
national and international level.
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