BASIC PREPARATIONS TO LEARNING THE POSE METHOD®

In general all newcomers to the Pose Method have similar problems. It is lack of perception, lack of general and specific strength, low level of skill of execution of the major elements of the Pose Method - pulling the foot from the ground, not enough elasticity for interacting with support (ground) in an efficient manner. There is a tremendous confusion about the easiness or difficulty of learning the Pose Method and about the simplicity or complexity of its concepts.

Therefore, it is necessary to clarify, at least some basics, to prepare you theoretically for learning the Pose Method. First of all, remember that the Pose Method works on major concepts, such as “gravity as a propulsive force”, Pose concepts themselves, forces in movement (running), muscle elasticity, pull concept versus push concept in conventional running paradigm.

Next, get some knowledge about perception as our capacity to recognize the difference in our senses of anything that is involved into our movement: space, time, efforts, pressure, tension, etc. Among our major perceptions are our body and body parts position, time of support, pressure on our feet during support, muscular tension, and timing of changing support (rhythmical education through some dancing elements of scoring movement).

It would be a good idea to get some basic knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology concerning the human body (bones, muscle structure and composition).

Further, get some basic preparation for the body by using simple strength exercises such as push ups, abdominal and back exercises, different kinds of easy jumping. Develop some strength in your legs by weight lifting and exercising on machines. There are certain requirements to the development of hamstrings muscles, as one of major prerequisites of learning the Pose Method.

After all, prepare your mind to accept your new role as a student and be ready to go through a learning process, no matter how unpleasant sometimes it could be. Learning is a constant process of changing according to the standard, based on your continuous desire and efforts to find a better way of performing, your continuous desire to progress. Only in this way, you can be sure that your goals will be achieved.

Dr.Romanov