BASEWORKS PRACTICE FUNDAMENTALS COURSE with Ken Nakagawa: Tokyo (Mar 2016)

Ken Nakagawa

Baseworks Practice | Biomechanics | Exercise Physiology

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This “FUNDAMENTALS” course will introduce the foundational concepts of BASEWORKS Practice as a great practice to support physical health and well being.

Topics:

Introduction to the BASEWORKS Practice method
Practical breathing
Corrective alignment
Adaptive movement

Intended benefits:

Increased concentration
Improved cardiovascular health
Improved joint health
Increase of strength
Increase of flexibility
Improved motor control
Increased range of motion

Course open to:

Those totally new to BASEWORKS Practice
Those with other movement practice experience including any type of fitness, martial arts, yoga and or dance who have never experienced BASEWORKS Practice
Those who regularly practice BASEWORKS and would like to deepen their understanding

Baseworks is a movement approach that helps anyone better feel and understand the body while developing strength, flexibility, and better control over one’s movements.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Ken Nakagawa

BASEWORKS Practice Certified Teacher | BT3 | GCS Certified Coach Ken is a BASEWORKS Practice Tier 3 Certified Teacher (BT3). The practice has exposed Ken to perspectives completely different from his own preconceptions, both shocking and exciting him at once with a newly discovered possibility of learning to express elements of his identity drawn from deep within himself. Ken is the founder of lifestyle brand, Ken and Company and is presently pursuing interests in coaching.

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