Sling Systems with Marie-Jose Blom

I was lucky enough to do a workshop with Mari-Jose Blom in the US this Easter. Her workshop, Sling Systems to Core Intelligence, stated the importance of working from the feet upwards. We discovered the true meaning of centering, and the goal of mobility.

Centering lends itself to multiple interpretations.

Category One: The physical interpretation
1. Inner muscle awakening
2. Balanced stability
3. Fundamental movement

Category Two: Physiological interpretation
1. Being grounded
2. Focus
3. Being aware of awareness

Merging the physical and mental categories, we arrive at a Mind and Body Philosophy which incorporates the following criteria:

- Environment
- Posture and alignment (thoughtful organisation)
- Directed focus (no indirected movement)
- Precision
- Breath control (posture control)
- No equipment required to work the body


These criteria compare to the make-up of core intelligence, components of Pilates In Liverpool and all Body-Mind approaches.

The goal is total integrated wellness with no compartmentalisation, and with the intention of incorporating this into your lifestyle.

We used the band to show and feel the Sling Systems working from the feet upwards.