Quick news flash: AEROFORM will be starting classes again this fall at Life Movement and I'm happy to be offering it here. Sigi who runs Life Movement is a very supportive integrated person who incredibly excited to bring AEROFORM in to her studio. Classes will be starting in October and there will be 2 demo days to come try it out for free. For more information contact the studio or hit me with an email.
WHY NOT BRING AEROFORM TO YOU!
Do you have a few friends who would like to do AEROFORM as part of your weekly routine. Why not bring AEROFORM to you? You don't need a lot of space and it can easily be done outside on a lawn. You can do it in a living room. Have your own private class in the privacy of your own space. Rates are very reasonable, and it's guranteed to be a game changing experience for you and your friends. You could make it a regular part of your health regimen. If you are not completely satisfied with results I'll refund your money.
Call 201 475-5769 to get more information or set up a time. The introduction is half price.
Okay that sounds good but, uh, so what is AEROFORM?
I'm glad you asked. Aeroform is an short but very effective exercise series in the tradition of Tai Chi (slow flowing motions), Vinyassa Yoga (a more fast paced, flowing style of Yoga rather than holding poses) and Chi Gung (mainly a stationery style of internal exercise – a Chinese system of physical and mental training for health, martial arts and self-enlightenment. Literally meaning breath power). It's fairly easy to pick up and can be learned in a relatively short amount of time. Once you have it you can do it for the rest of your life.
How AEROFORM differs is it truly is breath centered and breath powered exercise, you are using your breath in time with your movements as a main focus of the workout. This syncing of movements – using your breath to inspire and power your movements - creates a whole list of benefits inside your body from tissues, organs and glands to detoxifying your cells, while toning, shaping and energizing your outer body.
We use slow flowing motions AND quicker uptempo style expressive movements that you control. How you chosse to express it can bring you an increase of dynamic energy that can last a full day or as a meditative, stress releasing and relaxing style workout. You determine your results by your intention.
What will I be doing in a class?
AEROZONE is a 7 minute warm up - workout consisting of 18 standing exercises including twisting, circling, tapping and swinging and can be done by almost anyone regardless of current fitness levels.
AEROFORM is an 18 to 22 minute form – which continues to stretch, loosen, awaken and release your body in sections from your torso and spine, to your abdominal, from your head to your legs.
In either class you will be breathing fuller and learning how to use your breath to connect with and motivate your movements.
You will be learning the individual exercises and then putting them in sequence to complete the form. One day we may focus on a particular body part that is troubling, or a release sequence. Another class we may focus on using the routine for strength and power. Another way is to use it as a meditation. That's the versatility of the program.
What it’s not?
It is not holding poses or about pushing you to test your limits. It’s not a slow motion dance style movement like Tai Chi. It’s not an aerobic class or a funky dance class where you walk out sweating. It’s not a military boot camp style workout. We're not lifting weights or working with props.
What you can expect form AEROFORM?
1. You can expect to breath more fully, openly and deeply than you ever have before.
2. You can expect that you will be able to do all the movements with some degree of success. You can expect that those you have trouble with at first will come along easier relatively quickly if you allow yourself to not have to be an all star right out of the box. You will get better at them as you go along.
3. You can expect to sweat from the heat that builds from internal cleansing due to fuller breathing.
4. You will discover how powerful standing and using your body in simple exercise can actually be.
5. These are slow movements and quicker movements that work together mostly in a standing position to achieve the desired results.
6. You can expect to feel grounded, centered, calmer, peaceful and energized.
7. You can expect that if you are like most people you may get tense just from breathing, and we'll show you how to breathe without the tension.
8. You can expect to be focused totally on your own body, energy, thoughts and learning about yourself in a whole new way.
9. You can expect a positive, supportive class environment allowing you to go at your own pace.
10. If find the exercise is right for you, you can expect to feel really good afterward.
Who is it for?
AEROFORM is for people who like new, exciting and alternative ways of exercising and expanding their awareness about themselves. It offers you an opportunity to have an introspective workout, where you learn and grow while you are actually taking care of your body and mind.
AEROFORM is ideal for those who have a desire toward self growth. It is perfect for those who like mind-body connective exercise. It is perfect for those who have taken or enjoy the idea of meditation, yoga, martial arts, tai chi or chi gung. People who have an interest in self enlightenment, self enrichment, and self empowerment flourish with it.
Additional note - AEROFORM works really well in conjunction with more traditional style workouts. I use AEROFORM techniques in all my various types of workouts, whether it's Weight Training, Pilates or aerobics on an elliptical trainer.
Sports Note - Athletes, professional or amateur need to limber, stretch and warm their bodies up before they go full out. No matter what athletic event you do AEROFORM can do more than just warm and loosen up your body. It centers your mind for ease of focus and if done for this purpose can fully energize the system. These kinds of benefits are pretty much reserved for mind-body exercises.
For GOLFERS this IS one of best warm ups I've ever seen or done for golf. Golfers know that the body particularly the back, knees and neck often take a beating. And the ability to relax and focus is primary for great results. As an avid golfer I've not only found AEROFORM to be an ideal warm up for my body, but the calming, centering and mental benefits often allow me to play better and lower my score, sometimes dramatically. Sometimes simply because I feel so good in my body I'm able to better manage my emotions on the not so good shots I hit, and that makes for a more enjoyable round altogether.
Why do AEROFORM?
Most people discover they have immense amount of energy and feel really good afterward. It also helps to detoxify your system, while working you out from inside out. A pretty cool concept and even better when you feel it for yourself.
If you’ve ever wanted the benefits of meditation but cannot sit still AEROFORM is for you. AEROFORM will clear your mind while stretching, toning, loosening and releasing your body from the inside out.
If you are looking to have energy for an entire day, AEROFORM can invigorate your entire body and wake you up like a steady flow of coffee.
AEROFORM can also be expressed for relaxation to wind down and a release all the stresses of the mind for the evening.
The morning sessions will emphasize energizing and awakening every part of your body.
The late afternoon and evening sessions will emphasize stress release, relaxation and centering.
Who it is not for?
While AEROFORM has been proven to be beneficial for everyone from top athletes and martial artists to every day sedentary folks, anyone who wants a hard physical workout, or a fast paced form of exercise to "kind of just go away" and just “work your body out” this will probably not be for you.
AEROFORM most benefits from your choice and willingness to use your breath and body together. In order to do that you need your mind to be present to assist you in the exercises. You can get decent results without it, but the more present and focused your awareness is during the exercise the FAR greater the benefits. It is a liberating and empowering feeling to work this way but it if you prefer the type of workout where you just following along to get your body moving this probably will not be for you.
For a video sample of what it looks like please visit the website. I look forward to your questions and comments.
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