An exceptional weekend of movement and knowledge

Join international movement teacher and teacher trainer Matt Phippen for a unique weekend of movement and learning.

With a variety of formal training in many disciplines, Matt’s teaching pulls from numerous styles in the Yoga system, as well as Postural Restoration, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Functional Range Systems.

Blending the old with the new, and combining tradition with science, Matt offers an intelligent and relevant style for students wanting to improve the way they move and breathe, and for teachers seeking insight and refinement in the way they teach.

Matt teaches classes, workshops, and trainings online and all around the world.

Breath revolution “redefining the power within”
Saturday, November 11th, 2023
12pm-2pm

The breath is the foundation of the human experience. It informs the way we move, the way we feel, and even the way our cells metabolize. If we know how, we can leverage our breath to refine movement mechanics, shift neurological state, and improve the ventilation of air to our lungs and the perfusion of blood in our circulatory system. This workshop is a deep dive into the breath. Topics include: Polyvagal Theory, proper breath mechanics, and neurological flexibility (and how to shift neurological state, using specific breath techniques). All are welcome.

The Healing Power of Breath for Body Wellness
Saturday, November 11th, 2023
2:30pm-4:30pm

To teach your clients/students how to breathe properly you need to understand how the nervous system works. You need to know proper rib mechanics. And you need to understand which breath techniques to use to create a desired physiological / neurological response. This workshop explores how we can leverage the breath in order to impact the body and mind. Topics include: Polyvagal Theory; rib and pelvic floor mechanics; and breath techniques to shift neurological state. Yoga teachers and movement professionals welcome.

Unlocking the Flow “Body Alignment & Movement Mechanic”
Sunday, November 12th, 2023
12pm-2pm

Inversions require skill and experience, but they also require adequate range of motion. We need to have the requisite range in specific joints in order to practice these poses safely, and proficiently. The best way to increase your range of motion is to practice mobilizing your joints (actively). This workshop teaches active mobility exercises and proper movement mechanics that will prepare your joints for inverted postures such as handstand and forearm balance. Whether you are a seasoned arm balancer or you’re new to this sort of practice, this workshop is for you.

Movement Mechanics: 360 Degree Hips
Sunday, November 12th, 2023
2:30pm-4:30pm

Learn end-range strength building techniques for the 360 degree circumference of your hips. This workshop will break down all the actions of the hip joint and offer creative, simple and effective ways to isolate these actions with intelligence and precision. Consider this work as a home practice to help you improve the way you move, on and off the mat. All levels welcome.

Location:
Pure Centretown (359 Bank St)

Investment:
$80 + HST per workshop
$300 + HST for full weekend (4 workshops)

Please book each workshop individually under separate accounts. If you are purchasing the full weekend, you will need to register for each workshop using that pricing option.

~ Workshops are non-refundable. ~