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Many people use the fit ball as an enjoyable way to become flexible and move with ease. Videos abound that offer fit ball exercise routines along with uplifting music. Aquilino Cosani made the first inflatable fit ball in 1963 to develop gymnastic skills. He called it the ‘Pezzi Ball.’ Physical therapists across Europe adopted the Pezzi Ball to rehabilitate people with neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy and spinal injuries (Heffernan, 2016). In the United States, Yamuna Zake designed the BodySustainability ball rolling method for longevity (https://www.yamunausa.com/). Her system strengthens the functioning of the whole body and gently heals damaged tissue. She uses small specialized balls for hard-to-reach places, such as between the shoulder blades. In this way, Yamuna’s complete foundation of ball rolling benefits individual fasciae, organs, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones, including the arm and leg abductors, hip rotators, and the entire spine (Suzuki, 2013).
Since 1979, Yamuna has trained and certified hundreds of instructors. Through her workshops, she has taught thousands of lay people around the world. Attending Yamuna®Body School, you gain an understanding of basic human anatomy and learn strategies for problem solving common musculoskeletal issues, such as may occur in the joints. With dynamic movement, Yamuna teaches you how to use different size fit balls to elongate your muscles multidimensionally, creating space which improves circulation and range of motion. She shows you how to guide strained parts of the body back to their natural position, releasing tension and pain. Coordinated with breathing, this bodywork with the ball can be relaxing and support the parasympathetic nervous system. Ball rolling on a regular basis can help maintain alignment and balance in the body throughout your lifetime (Suzuki, 2013).
Many people use the fit ball as an enjoyable way to become flexible and move with ease. Videos abound that offer fit ball exercise routines along with uplifting music. Aquilino Cosani made the first inflatable fit ball in 1963 to develop gymnastic skills. He called it the ‘Pezzi Ball.’ Physical therapists across Europe adopted the Pezzi Ball to rehabilitate people with neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy and spinal injuries (Heffernan, 2016). In the United States, Yamuna Zake designed the BodySustainability ball rolling method for longevity (https://www.yamunausa.com/). Her system strengthens the functioning of the whole body and gently heals damaged tissue. She uses small specialized balls for hard-to-reach places, such as between the shoulder blades. In this way, Yamuna’s complete foundation of ball rolling benefits individual fasciae, organs, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones, including the arm and leg abductors, hip rotators, and the entire spine (Suzuki, 2013).
Since 1979, Yamuna has trained and certified hundreds of instructors. Through her workshops, she has taught thousands of lay people around the world. Attending Yamuna®Body School, you gain an understanding of basic human anatomy and learn strategies for problem solving common musculoskeletal issues, such as may occur in the joints. With dynamic movement, Yamuna teaches you how to use different size fit balls to elongate your muscles multidimensionally, creating space which improves circulation and range of motion. She shows you how to guide strained parts of the body back to their natural position, releasing tension and pain. Coordinated with breathing, this bodywork with the ball can be relaxing and support the parasympathetic nervous system. Ball rolling on a regular basis can help maintain alignment and balance in the body throughout your lifetime (Suzuki, 2013).
References
Heffernan, C. (2016, January 4). A brief history of the Swiss ball. https://physicalculturestudy.com/2016/01/04/a-brief-history-of-the-swiss-ball/.
Suzuki, S. (2013, October 20). The Theory and Technique of Yamuna Body Rolling. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 25(9): 1197–1200. Doi: 10.1589/jpts.25.1197.
Heffernan, C. (2016, January 4). A brief history of the Swiss ball. https://physicalculturestudy.com/2016/01/04/a-brief-history-of-the-swiss-ball/.
Suzuki, S. (2013, October 20). The Theory and Technique of Yamuna Body Rolling. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 25(9): 1197–1200. Doi: 10.1589/jpts.25.1197.
Amy Wing, Holistic Health Educator,
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