November 7, 2026

Understanding Abs

With Simone Lukas-Jogl

Do you want a deeper understanding of this fundamental part of your acrobatic body? In this workshop, we’ll provide an anatomical understanding of ‘the core’ and a way to systematically train and refine the use of the deep stabilizing layers to allow for full movement expression in the spine and extremities. (Based on the Gyrotonic® Method)

Learn to:

  • Distinguish between abdominal muscles that are ‘movers’ and those that are ‘stabilizers’ and to choose appropriate exercises for both.
  • Deepen the engagement of the stabilizers so that the lumbar spine can be supported without any loss of spinal mobility or length.
  • Recognize imbalances in the recruitment of abdominal stabilizers, movers and hip flexors and make appropriate corrections.

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More Details

When:
Saturday | 12:30 – 2:30 pm

Where:
The Trapezium
10 Town Crier Dr.
Brattleboro, Vermont

Cost:
$75

Prerequisites:
No experience is needed!

Ages:
12 & up or by permission of instructor

About the Coach

Simone Lukas-Jogl has been combining movement and medicine for health and pleasure since 1998. She is an PhD, Certified Advanced Rolfer®, Gyrotonic® teacher, Movnat® level 1 + 2 certified, and has trained in Circus Medicine with Dr Emily Scherb (CircusDoc).

She enjoys working with people of all ages to improve their movement capacities and comfort. As a former ballroom dancer and adult-onset aerialist with plenty of joint-challenges herself, she has a keen interest in finding ways to safely expand what a body can do.

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