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1. Why "Stretching Postural®" ?

Over-whelmed by the unrelenting pace of everyday life, you find yourself wanting to let go, to do something else to alleviate the permanent stress.
We propose an effective method based on muscular contractions and stretches. Each exercise is formed slowly and progressively. Through the exercise you discover your deep, postural musculature.
AT the same time you will become conscious of your suppleness and your stiffness. This awareness brings a well-being to your body.
This technique, discovered by Jean-Pierre Moreau, sport physiotherapist is "Le Stretching Postural®".

The easy and simple postures which are either "tonic" or "passive" act on your muscle tone and your relaxation, both mental and physical.

Although practised within a group, the sessions have a strictly individual approach. Each person works within their own limits and progresses at their own pace.


2. All you need to know about "Stretching Postural®"

Are there many sorts of Stretching?
Yes, here are some well-known ones:
-Sport stretching which alternates contraction-relaxation-stretching on an isolated muscle group,
-Californian stretching where stretching takes place after dynamic movement,
-"Stretching Postural®".

How is "Stretching Postural®" different?
Importance is placed on the construction of the posture, which is controlled throughout.The progressive stretching muscular contractions lead to working the body in its entirety.


What are the benefits?
The construction of a stretch will reinforce your postural muscles and act on your posture and the way to hold yourself. You will learn to discover and understand your own nervous and muscular tensions. The continual breathing control helps you to manage your physical and mental state.

Will I develop muscles?
The aim here is not to develop muscles but to become conscious of your body and feel the contractions and relaxation with the help of an appropriate breathing.

I am not supple, will I be able to do it?
Suppleness is relative. In "Stretching Postural®" there is no particular limit to achieve. You make progress according to your own limits. Muscular tensions will be regulated by the tonic stretches and psychological tensions by the heavy stretches.

What is the difference between a tonic stretch and a passive stretch?
A tonic stretch is a postural placement which is active and progressive. A heavy stretch is a prolonged and progressive relaxation which works with your own body weight.

Will I get out of breath?
-a small breathing in a personal invariable rhythm guides your postures.
-after each stretch a large breathing allows you to recharge your energy. The gentle release breathing at the end of the session allows the body to appreciate the benefits.

I do a lot of sport. What will "Stretching Postural" bring to me?
Through the construction of stretches and deep contractions, the sports person can warm-up more effectively. Stretching Postural® also prepares the body to face extreme situations and allows one to train the muscles without harming dynamic muscles when they are injured.
Through the slow progression of the postures, the sports person becomes more conscious of his corporeal scheme, the make-up of the body, and can then better channel his energy to improve his performance


3. Go further with "Stretching Postural®"

Jean-Pierre Moreau, founder of "Stretching Postural®", physio-therapist and trainer at L'Institut National des Sports (France) paved the way for the possibility to discover the importance of postural work, its theory and practice.
An organisation was set up after his death to continue the research, development and teaching of this technique.
The teachers are fully trained and give classes in many different organisations.
Contact the secretary of our Association or leave a message:
-if you would like a free brochure,
-if you would like to practice, train or integrate "Stretching Postural®" as a compliment to your discipline.