BodyKnowledge^tm Basics^tm

This is the basic premise for The Cavassa BodyKnowledge^tm Programs and Denise Cavassa's therapeutic movement techniques to "be more comfortable in your body."

BodyKnowledge^tm fundamental movement techniques are specially designed for you to "learn to use your body the way it is designed for movement with gravity through muscular re-education".

Efficient movement patterns become second-nature and your everyday activities support and maintain your fitness and wellness goals and results.

BodyKnowledge^tm classes combine many elements of fitness and movement, including dance, martial arts, yoga, and other "systematic muscular development techniques". You learn to access your Body Connections for BodyKnowledge^tm 4S Benefits: Stimultaneous Stretching, Strengthening & Sculpting for total body conditioning.

You will feel relaxed, released, yet energized from this class and you will notice ~ visually and kinesthetically ~ immediate improvements in your body. Many different types of music are used as another way of expanding your awareness of the beauty and joy that is available to us all in abundance.

Ballercize^tm

Ballercize^tm is a new, fun and exciting way to exercise using light-weight, inflated balls of various sizes, including a large GymnikBall, a physical therapy tool. Ballercize^tm consists of BodyKnowledge^tm techniques and allows you to safely condition your body as the Balls support you while you bounce, roll and lean on them. Difficult exercises are easy to perform as you develop your "core support" (the muscles deep inside of your torso that are the basis for whole body stability) to maintain your balance, enjoy deep muscle conditioning with 4S Benefits, release tension from your neck and spine, and free your joints for full range of motion. The Basic Ballercize^tm classes are: Big Ballercize^tm using the large Ball; Small Ballercize^tm using a small, 10-12" Ball; and RollerBody^tm which uses small balls for self-massage and tension release techniques. Ballercize^tm is great for people of all ages and fitness levels and "makes fitness a ball!"

Earthrobics^tm

A fabulous combination of 4S Beneficial techniques with Afro-Caribbean-Brazilian, Latin, Reggae, Middle Eastern, and Ethnic dance forms of the people of the Earth! To music rich in soul-stirring allure (often to live drums*), this class appeals to the mind-body-spirit by helping you to connect to The Life Rhythm that is unique to each of us and which connects us in a common bond. You enhance your ability to Center yourself, to relax, to stimulate your creativity, and to perform whatever you desire at your best. Earthrobics^tm gives you the release of tensions that block your creativity and enjoyment in an aerobically stimulating dance/exercise form. (Earthrobics^tm is easily structured to the level of the class. *Live drummers are optional.)

FabAbs^tm

Along with accessing your Body Connections, when you develop your core support your superficial muscles automatically gain better total body conditioning with 4S Benefits. By properly strengthening your deep, internal muscles, you create quickly-achieved, long-lasting results which include the prevention/alleviation of neck and back pain and other problems associated with muscular-skeletal imbalances. The techniques in this workshop allow you to work your back and abdominal muscles simultaneously, in balance and include floor, seated and standing abdominal exercises to enhance your options for maintaining "fab abs"!

Xercise^tm

These total body conditioning techniques focus on using your Body Connections and your body's "Big X" design to utilize dynamic tension and alignment as you move through space. Xercises^tm allow you to progress at your own rate and are structured so that progress occurs by building on the Basic Xercise^tm into invigorating, 4S Beneficial routines. You will stimulate your cardiovascular system and work your body in total balance: front and back, right and left, upper and lower all in one repetition! Xercises^tm adapt to fit your space, time and conditioning requirements and can be performed reclined, in a chair and standing B truly making this an any time, anywhere program where you learn a wide variety of physical and mental, natural healing techniques that you can use anytime and anywhere. Emphasis is on proper breathing, alignment, stretching, and visualization techniques and many secrets of the ancient healing arts.

D-Stress^tm & D-Stress^tm At Your Desk

This is Denise's own tried and true method of stress relief always a new and exciting experience designed to leave you relaxed, released, and ready to handle the trials and tribulations that confront you daily. And, of course, the object of the class is to have a good time while taking care of your Self. The D-Stress^tm At Your Desk workshop provides relieving techniques that can easily be performed while at work without drawing unnecessary attention to yourself. This is a corporate wellness favorite and the D-Stress^tm At Your Desk Video is available for home and office use.

Polercize^tm & Pole-Step^tm

Designed with "safety first" in mind, Polercize^tm focuses on developing proper alignment, coordination and balance for 4S Benefits using a wooden or plastic pole for comfort and easy use. This class encourages you to utilize your own body weight and motion to beautifully develop long, sleek, flexible, sculpted muscles as opposed to muscles with a bulky, shortened appearance with limited range of motion. Pole-Step^t^m is a step-aerobic type of conditioning class, which may (or not) use a step for extra excitement!

SensibleStretch^tm & PartnerStretch^tm

Flexibility is the key to freedom of movement and beautiful, functional muscle development. With simple, easy, feel-good techniques, you will learn to stretch in ways that honor your body, improve your flexibility and range of motion, and enhance your muscle definition and function. Denise believes that stretching is the key element of the 4S Benefits because it allows you better function and expression of movement. The SensibleStretch^tm workshops explore a variety of ways to prepare your body for activity, relax and release tension, keep tissues and organs healthy and make movement a joyous experience. PartnerStretch^tm further enhances these techniques into a joyous experience to share with a friend!

BodyKnowledge^tm Intelligent Eating Plans

Denise’s book, Eat What You Want & Look & Feel Fabulous! Intelligent Eating Plan Guide, outlines the successful techniques she has used to guide her clients to permanent weight loss and management. Denise’s "Eating Plans" allow you to eat as much of the foods you like in digestible combinations so that you are never hungry. You can also have the foods that are definite “no-no’s” on diets. The goal is to teach you to control your weight in ways that support your enjoyment of life.

Special Workshops

Restorative Bodywork Massage

combines traditional massage with scientific techniques to free congestion (which causes pain, impairs movement, etc.) from the body. Once congestion is freed, the body can heal itself. Denise's Restorative Bodywork Massage workshops are structured in three ways: (1) Professional's Workshop teaches bodyworkers the more advanced techniques and how to conserve their strength and energy while effectively working on clients; (2) Self-Massage teaches participants of all levels how to safely and effectively massage their own bodies, including those hard to reach places like the back; and (3) Couples-Massage teaches participants how to give a great and safe massage to a friend.

Intentional Breathing

explores focusing the breath and utilizing the entire "respiratory pathway", enabling participants to learn to use breath more effectively and efficiently and stimulate the body's natural healing process. Various techniques for breath control are explored (including visualization and physical exercises) to assist in strengthening the muscles used in healthy respiration and enhance relaxation and stress relief. This program is designed for people of all fitness levels from the avid fitness enthusiasts, asthmatics, pregnant women, people recuperating from surgery, eating and stomach disorders, and anyone who breathes!

Children's Funshop!

teaches BodyKnowledge Basics^tm to children combined with Intentional Breathing techniques in a safe, fun and meaningful way. The earlier a person learns healthy habits the better, and learning in a fun environment yields the most efficient results. This workshop can be structured to accommodate children of all ages, from toddlers to pre-teens, and it is recommended that children participate in age groups of 5-7, 8-10, and 11-13. The Family Funshop! lets parents join in the fun!

Other Classes

Denise also teaches pre-natal and post-partum classes and special workshops for women recovering from abusive relationships and substance abuse to assist in the rebuilding of their self-esteem and the reclaiming of their power.

All of the above classes can be conducted in master class and workshop form. Regular classes are 45 to 60 minutes in length; master classes are 90 minutes maximum; and workshops range from 90 minutes to 3 hours, focusing on various muscle groups, choreographic forms, enhancement of results, and other specific fitness and wellness “secrets”. Special accommodations may be considered upon request. Denise Cavassa, CMA is flexible ~ no pun intended!

Be sure to obtain permission from your physician before engaging in any exercise and/or diet program. Denise Cavassa, CMA/BodyKnowledge^tm, Inc. will not be held responsible for any injury and/or damage that may be incurred as a result of any participation in any of the techniques described on this site or that are part of any BodyKnowledge^tm Program.
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