Private Classes
Private Introductory ChiRunning Class: Start running efficiently and without injury!
Session contents:
- How to run without using your legs
- Keys to energy efficiency
- Injury-free running
- Physics of ChiRunning
- ChiRunning versus Power running
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Introduction to the ChiRunning form:
Posture, Lean, Heel Lift, Gears, Pre-run Body Looseners
- Video Gait Analysis -- learn from seeing yourself
The initial session will run approx 2+ hours ($150). These sessions are for any type of runner: beginning runners to more advanced,
experienced runners. You may book an appointment by contacting Ann Margaret via email.
Private Advanced ChiRunning Class: Build on your foundation!
Session contents:
- Body Sensing
- Additional technique drills
- Learning to Use your Gears
– using the different speeds while conserving energy
- Uphill and Downhill Techniques
- Pelvic Rotation
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Post-run Stretches
- Plus --- video gait analysis -- learn from seeing yourself
These sessions are for those that have taken ChiRunning workshops and would like to enhance their knowledge of the technique ($75/hr).
You may book an appointment by contacting Ann Margaret via email.
Private Introductory ChiWalking Class: Start walking with ease of movement!
Session contents:
- Avoiding common form-related walking injuries
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Aligning your posture with gravity and reducing muscle effort
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Walking smoothly by lifting rather than pushing off with your feet
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Effective arm swings for different walking speeds
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Your most effective stride length
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Optimal cadences for different walking speeds
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Relaxing while walking
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Techniques for hills
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Pre-walk body looseners and post-walk stretches
- Video Gait Analysis -- learn from seeing yourself
The initial session will run approx 1 1/2 hours ($125). These sessions are for any type of walker: strollers to power walkers.