Awaken Your Spine
90min BackMitra® Master Class with Alexandra Rodrigues, Australia’s only BackMitra® trainer.
This master class will enhance your connection to your very precious ‘backbones’ and deepen your understanding of spinal health whilst working to release of muscular tension in the back, neck & shoulders by utilising the BackMitra® – a simple & ingenious prop that aids in the re-alignment of the natural curves of the spine and helps create more space, grace & ease in the body.
The spine houses, the master system of the body, the central nervous system and it is literally the backbone of our ability to move, sleep, and function properly. Almost every movement originates from our spine, so taking care of the spine should be of utmost importance.
The idea behind the BackMitra® has its origins in India where yoga teachers began to use different tools to create space in their students’ upper back and shoulder area. Some used a tightly rolled cloth or blanket to support the spine. Mr Iyengar used wooden blocks to achieve this goal. In more recent times, the BackMitra® was created by Guy Hamaekers in collaboration with Brigitte Longueville.
This spinal masterclass is suitable for all levels of experience, from teenagers ages 13+ to mature ages 50+. Anyone looking for a simple and effective way to nurture and maintain the health of their vertebral column to enhance their physical, mental, and energetic wellbeing for their work, play and overall health and enjoyment in life.
This body of work holds as much of a preventative approach as it holds the potential to aid the recovery of injury (depending on what you might be recovering from).
Some key benefits of the BackMitra®:
• Aids the realignment of the natural curves of the spine
• Relief from headaches, tensions in scalp, jaw, and face
• Expanded breath capacity
• Relaxation of spinal, neck and shoulder muscles
• Improved function of rotator cuff
• Restoring mobility in neck, shoulders, and pelvis
BackMitra® FAQ’s
What is the BackMitra®?
Efficient and effective, the BackMitra® is an ingenious tool to mobilize the spine and release tension in the whole back body.
How does the BackMitra® work?
Resting the spine onto the BackMitra® , the edges of the prop target the erector spinae muscles either side of the spinal column. Like the pressure of a good shiatsu massage, the BackMitra® helps us feel and release chronic tension and mobilizes the facet joints, increase mobility in the mid & low back.
What does Mitra Mean?
Mitra is the Sanskrit word for “friend”. Enabling a profound relaxation through the spine, shoulder girdle and hips, the BackMitra® is the best friend your back will ever have!
Why is the BackMitra® so revolutionary?
A strong and relaxed back supports a strong and relaxed nervous system. Learning to slow down and rest back from the busyness of our lives, we begin to access and activate the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) which can balance the action oriented Sympatheic Nervous System (SNS), where we tend to live most of the time.
Who can benefit from the BackMitra®?
Absolutely anyone who has a spine! One colleague refers to the BackMitra® as her “portable Chiropractor & Masseuse”.
SAT 14TH SEPTEMBER
10.30AM - 12.00PM
CAMP HILL STUDIO
$35