Objectives For This Workshop

• Understand the physiological and psychological impact of stress on athletic performance and overall well-being.
• Learn practical strategies to identify and manage stressors in training and daily life.
• Explore the Eastern medicine practice of Qigong and its application in stress reduction and performance enhancement.
• Gain insight into the neuroscience behind stress and its effects on behavior, cognition, and physical performance.
• Acquire knowledge of applied strength training principles to build physical resilience and enhance performance under stress.
• Develop skills in breath control techniques to regulate the nervous system and optimize athletic performance.
• Learn the importance of mobility and functional movement in stress management and long-term athletic health.
• Understand the relationship between stress, tension, and injury risk, and how to mitigate these factors through proper movement patterns.
• Explore actionable ways to integrate stress management techniques into daily training routines for sustained performance improvement.
• Enhance overall resilience and mental toughness through a holistic approach to stress management and physical training.

What to Expect From This 2 Hour Workshop

• A blend of lecture-based learning, group discussion, and practical application (athletic wear is required– this is a movement based workshop)
• A deep understanding of the human stress response to help facilitate body regulation and performance optimization
• Actionable strategies to use within training sessions to manage stress, modify intensity, and pivot a session

Location:

• Old Bull Athletics Pinecrest: 8185 SW 117th Street, Pinecrest, FL 33156

Cost:

• Early Bird: $100
• Regular Pricing: $120

Intro to Qigong

• Qi Mobility
• Yin Jin Jing 

Stress Foundation 

• Resilience for long term health and performance 
• Stress and its role on behavior and performance
• How stress and dis-ease affect the human system
• Qi and energy free flow : an eastern approach to stress and longevity
• Stress & the brain : the neuroscience behind the human stress response
• Your Stress Cup : how to balance life and performance

• Power of the breath
  • Breathing and its role in health
  • Breathing for ANS regulation and performance optimization 
  • Coaching the breath for stress adaptation and recovery optimization

Qigong 

• Yin Jin Jing 

Movement and Training Application: the in-the-trenches approach to stress management and sustainable performance 

• Stress and Tension : Your Health and Performance Allies
  • The role of stress for positive neuromuscular adaptation 
  • The role of tension for neuromuscular control 
  • Mind body connection strategies and coaching
• T.E.D Compass : Learning how to use your internal gauge to optimize movement, maximize performance, and reduce  injuries.
•  Mobility : Removing the brakes of the body and harnessing freedom of movement
  • Interconnectedness of fascia, mobility, and movement
  • Optimizing movement and facilitating recovery

Putting Theory to Practice 

• Group practice to apply concepts