{"product_id":"the-thompson-method-of-bodywork-structural-alignment-core-strength-and-emotional-release-9781620556641","title":"The Thompson Method of Bodywork: Structural","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn illustrated manual for using physical movement and alignment to resolve chronic pain and tension and work with the emotions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Includes 62 exercises to work with emotions through the body and support the neck, shoulders, lower back, feet, and overall posture as well as breathing and voice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Draws on Zen shiatsu, Rolfing, yoga, and Gestalt psychotherapy to explain how transformation of physical structure corrects imbalances in the unconscious mind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • \" Cathy Thompson had the rarest combination of experience, knowledge, and pure instinct. I only had to walk in the door for her to understand where I was at physically, and emotionally. And the results were as unorthodox and surprising as her methods. She was one of a kind.\" - Hugh Jackman, actor and producer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • \"Cathy's extraordinary gift began in her brain, traveled to her heart and continued through the tips of her fingers.\" - Kathie Lee Gifford, TV personality and author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this practical manual, Thompson and her protégé-daughter Tara Thompson Lewis provide a deep understanding of body mechanics and how to work with emotions through the body. They explore how to listen to the body’s signals to discover our physical and emotional blindspots--the weaknesses and misalignments at the root of our discomfort--and explain how transformation of your physical structure can correct imbalances in the unconscious mind caused by repressed memories and emotional traumas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Offering illustrated instructions for 62 corrective alignment exercises, the authors show how to work with the deep postural muscles, and support the neck, shoulders, lower back, and feet to improve singing, dancing, yoga, and posture while sitting at the computer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By recognizing and releasing the deeper emotional triggers beneath our physical complaints, the Thompson Method allows you to resolve chronic pains, increase body awareness and free movement, and create the foundation for good health and well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cathy Thompson turns bodywork into art.” * Darren Aronofsky, director of Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan, and Noah *\u003cbr\u003e“A major resource for performing artists, Cathy Thompson has had a profound impact on my work with singers. She recognizes the mind-body-voice connection is what it’s all about. Let this priceless book be your guide.” * Joan Lader, Tony Award-winning voice therapist and teacher *\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Thompson Method of Bodywork\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the tools to understand how your body works when conducting, singing, teaching, acting, or just walking down a street. It is invaluable. It has helped me become a better teacher and conductor.” * Judith Clurman, conductor for Essential Voices USA *\u003cbr\u003e“Tara Thompson Lewis has done a masterful job in completing this ambitious book begun by her late mentor and mother, Cathy Thompson, thus making these brilliant teachings available to anyone. \u003ci\u003eThe Thompson Method of Bodywork\u003c\/i\u003e presents mountains of useful information (much of it drawn from Zen Shiatsu) and offers a banquet of exercises for healing the kyo\/jitsu relationship within ourselves, whether the triggers happen to be physical injury, structural misalignment, or psychological, spiritual, or emotional pain.” * Kathleen Porter, author of Natural Posture for Pain-Free Living *\u003cbr\u003e“Cathy’s extraordinary gift began in her brain, traveled to her heart, and continued through the tips of her fingers.” * Kathie Lee Gifford, TV personality and author *\u003cbr\u003e“Throughout my professional operatic and teaching careers, I have been blessed with many who have supported and enabled my vocal strength and health. Cathy Thompson and now Tara Thompson Lewis have been instrumental in my success as a singer and teacher. Specializing in physical manipulation for professional singers, actors, and dancers, they are able to relieve pain, tension, and realign the body to achieve optimal health and performance. Here in New York City in my own professional voice studio, I am able to utilize their techniques to help my students understand the importance of proper physical organization as it applies especially to singing. I urge anyone who wants to be a better, healthier performer to read this book. I enthusiastically recommend their techniques, and I continue to be a delighted and grateful client.” * Candace Goetz, opera singer and founder of the Candace Goetz Voice Studio *\u003cbr\u003e“I spent many years working with Cathy Thompson (and then with Tara), and reading this material reminded me of Cathy’s very specific genius: her profound understanding of the body and, may I say, much more. Working with both of them had a profound effect on my singing, and indeed my life, and it’s a great pleasure to be able to reconnect with Cathy’s way of thinking and working while reading this book. I recommend it highly for anyone interested in changing, improving, and enriching their lives. It certainly did mine.” * Steven Lutvak, singer-songwriter, composer and lyricist *\u003cbr\u003e“I first began seeing Cathy Thompson in my 20s, while starting on Broadway. Both my physical life and emotional life were quite demanding, and I needed all around customtailored care. After each and every session I’ve had, I’ve walked out feeling calmer, yet more energized, as well as open. As a vocalist and performer, being a clear channel is of the utmost importance.” * Debbie Gibson, American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress *\u003cbr\u003e“I began working with Cathy Thompson over 20 years ago, as a young singer with chronic throat tension. At the time, I thought her work was magical, her intuition uncanny. Over the years, I began to understand how the Thompson Method works and what Cathy was doing when she worked on my body and encouraged me to explore on my own. Now, two decades later, I am thrilled that Cathy’s work is available to everyone who is interested in learning about how to take care of their bodies, voices, and minds. In addition to singing, I teach voice to a wide range of students. Access to the Thompson Method will add a great deal of value to their practice routines. In each chapter, Cathy explores and explains possible reasons for tension or lack of strength and mobility and then offers well-explained and illustrated exercises to address each of these aspects. Twenty plus years after being introduced to it, I am still reaping benefits from and learning about the Thompson Method, and I am grateful for it.” * Jamie Leonhart, singer, songwriter, and voice teacher *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Ohashi\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface by Tara Thompson Lewis \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCathy Thompson’s Philosophy of Bodywork \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e Kyo and Jitsu \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2\u003c\/b\u003e Structural Health: Symmetry, Space, and Flow Correct the Position of Your Thighbones \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e Mind\/Body Working with Emotions through the Body “Switching” to Relax \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4\u003c\/b\u003e What Is Tension? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e Injury and Trauma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 \u003c\/b\u003e Pain \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e About the Exercises in This Book Using Kyo and Jitsu to Increase Body Awareness Taking a Kinesthetic “Photograph” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCathy Thompson’s Exercises \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 \u003c\/b\u003e The Head and Neck \u003cbr\u003eNeck and Head Alignment \u003cbr\u003eJaw Release \u003cbr\u003eCorrecting Head Tilt \u003cbr\u003eEnhancing Side-to-Side Balance of the Head \u003cbr\u003eMoving Your Skull over Your Neck \u003cbr\u003eStrengthen Your Neck Flexors \u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Strengthening Exercise for the Neck Stretch for the Neck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 \u003c\/b\u003eBreathing \u003cbr\u003eFeeling Your Breath in Your Top Rib \u003cbr\u003eReleasing Stuck Intercostals \u003cbr\u003eFinding the Quadratus Lumborum \u003cbr\u003eBalance Yourself \u003cbr\u003eFreeing the Diaphragm: Freeing the Breath \u003cbr\u003eDiaphragm Opening \u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Diaphragm Technique \u003cbr\u003eEqualizing Breathing Pattern \u003cbr\u003eReleasing the Shoulders \u003cbr\u003eFinding the Action of Transverse Abdominis in Exhalation \u003cbr\u003eBreathing Exercise for Diaphragmatic Problems \u003cbr\u003eBreathing through Water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 \u003c\/b\u003eThe Voice \u003cbr\u003eStrengthen the Latissimus Dorsi and Serratus Anterior Muscles\u003cbr\u003eRelax the Larynx, Jaw, and Tongue \u003cbr\u003eExercise for Tongue Tension \u003cbr\u003eWorking in the Mouth to Release Vocal Tension \u003cbr\u003eSoft Palate Release: Advanced \u003cbr\u003eBreath Pattern for Breaks in the Voice (at any place)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 \u003c\/b\u003eThe Shoulders \u003cbr\u003eShoulder Joint Exercise \u003cbr\u003eExercise for Shoulder Alignment \u003cbr\u003eReposition the Shoulder Joint \u003cbr\u003eRotator Cuff Muscle Exercise \u003cbr\u003eShoulder Stretch Series \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 \u003c\/b\u003eThe Spine and Deep Core Muscles \u003cbr\u003eExercise for Multifidus in the Back, Especially the Lower Back \u003cbr\u003eSpiral Pathway Exercise No. 1: Transverse Abdominis Exercise I \u003cbr\u003eSpiral Pathway Exercise No. 2: Transverse Abdominis Exercise II \u003cbr\u003eSpiral Pathway Exercise No. 3: Outer Spiral Exercise \u003cbr\u003eSpiral Pathway Exercise No. 4: Lower Back Exercise with Physio Ball Arm Raise Twist \u003cbr\u003eVariation on the Horse Stance \u003cbr\u003eExercise for the Paraspinals \u003cbr\u003eExercise for the Sacroiliac Joint \u003cbr\u003eWall Hang Stretch \u003cbr\u003eStretching the Back and the Neck \u003cbr\u003eUsing the Neck Roll \u003cbr\u003eUsing Props with the Thoracic Spine \u003cbr\u003eUsing Props with the Sacrum \u003cbr\u003eUsing Props with the Mid-Lower Back \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 \u003c\/b\u003ePsoas, Hips, and Pelvis \u003cbr\u003ePsoas Stretches \u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Psoas Stretch \u003cbr\u003eThree Modified Psoas Stretches \u003cbr\u003ePsoas Strengthening Exercise\u003cbr\u003ePsoas Exercise for Lower Back Pain \u003cbr\u003eCorrecting the High Hip \u003cbr\u003eCorrecting Pelvic Rotation and Spinal Movement \u003cbr\u003eExploring Your Relationship with Gravity \u003cbr\u003eWorking with Your Pelvic Floor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 \u003c\/b\u003eThe Abdomen and Vital Organs \u003cbr\u003ePlank Exercise on Toes or Tops of Feet \u003cbr\u003eRebalance the Navel Pulse \u003cbr\u003eExercises to Treat Acid Reflux \u003cbr\u003eRelease the Vagus Nerve \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 \u003c\/b\u003e The Knees \u003cbr\u003eMuscle Exercises to Help the Knees \u003cbr\u003eMeniscus Strengthener \u003cbr\u003eCalf Raise Exercise \u003cbr\u003eKnee Stabilizer Exercise \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 \u003c\/b\u003eThe Feet \u003cbr\u003eExercise for Aligning the Feet\u003cbr\u003e Foot Workout Ankle Circles \u003cbr\u003eExercise for the Arches of the Feet \u003cbr\u003eDeep Stretches for the Top of the Foot \u003cbr\u003eRunner’s Stretch \u003cbr\u003eStretch the Achilles Tendon and the Deeper Calf Muscles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 \u003c\/b\u003eBall Exercises \u003cbr\u003eWarm-Up Exercises for the Back and Neck \u003cbr\u003eBasic Ball Exercises \u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Ball Exercises for the Neck and Shoulders \u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Ball Exercise for the Jaw \u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Ball Exercise for the Diaphragm \u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Ball Exercises for the Sternum \u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Ball Exercises for the Pelvis \u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Ball Exercise for the Knees \u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Ball Exercises for the Feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 \u003c\/b\u003eErgonomics \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eFor Bodyworkers: How to Do This Work\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWork the Outer Cranial Bones (Skull) \u003cbr\u003eWork the Inner Cranial Structures \u003cbr\u003eWork the Anterior Spine \u003cbr\u003ePulling Down the Stomach \u003cbr\u003ePulling Down the Transverse Colon \u003cbr\u003ePelvic Floor Work \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFTERWORD\u003c\/b\u003e: Bodywork Is about the Mother by Tara Thompson Lewis \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBibliography \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Inner Traditions Bear and Company","offers":[{"title":"Default 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