Joy Karley and Lenore Marks

Learn while you stretch! 
Stretching the Truth: What is the safest and most effective stretching technique? Current lifestyles and habits (cell phones and laptops!) have changed common postural habits, causing new imbalances. Most people know they need to work on flexibility, but don’t know the best way to do it. Despite getting zero improvement, many stubbornly stick to routines. Others stubbornly refuse to start a routine. Myths abound, and traditions resist change. There are several stretching techniques, some more widely known than others.  The science of stretching has been around for decades and continues to grow, yet it is often overshadowed by the hottest new fitness trend. In this session we’ll review some common knowledge, explore lesser known facts, and discover a few new insights. After we cover the why & how, we'll do an AI stretch workout, so have a stretch rope, yoga strap, belt, or scarf handy. This class is appropriate for non-dancers, too. We’ll answer a lot of questions and discuss some grey areas so you can learn how to effectively improve your flexibility!