The Athletes Body - How to Support Training, Competition & Recovery for Athletes, a Myofascial Approach
Teacher: Michael Watson
Date: 30th, 31st January & 1st February 2025
Location: Ultimo NSW 2007
Cost: $1,500
DESCRIPTION
In this 3 day workshop participants will learn the contribution of myofascial techniques, concepts and applications to the 3 stages of the athletes journey.
Beginning with ‘Training’ and preparing the body for the adaptive process, participants will apply simple and effective techniques to improve learning and movement in the training phase along with enhancing skill acquisition.
Day 2 will focus on how to utilise a Myo-Fascial approach for ‘Competition’ and understanding how we can best prepare the body for maximal performance.
Day 3 is all about the recovery post competition and training, how to formulate active recovery programs and create the optimal environment for healing.
A fun, lively and interactive 3 days ... participants should be prepared to move and explore. Bring a yoga mat, towel, a bottle of water but more importantly a curiosity to be challenged and learn.
Movement and Manual Therapists are welcome to attend.
ABOUT MICHAEL WATSON
Michael Watson is a certified Anatomy Trains® educator, Anatomy Trains Structural Integration practitioner and esteemed movement specialist. His 25 years of experience in sports science, Structural Integration,Pilates and Yoga have taken him from Bali to Budapest. Each year, he teaches the interconnectedness of movement and health across the world.
Beyond Yoga, Pilates and ATSI teaching certifications, Michael leads advanced training programs, retreats and clinics worldwide.
He has worked with athletes with disabilities at the Paralympic level of training and continues to develop ideas that bring an integrated approach to health, movement and wellness.
As a certified teacher of Yoga, Pilates, functional anatomy and with a degree in Sports science, Michael brings an in-depth awareness to his clients based on a strong understanding of anatomy, the body and its function.
Michael currently has active practices in Bermuda & Amsterdam.