Free Kentro Videos

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This information has been created solely for educational purposes. KENTRO is not engaged in diagnosing, treating, providing medical advice or services.  Students must assume all responsibility for their own actions in the application and use of any and all KENTRO information and products.  (KENTRO shall mean Angelika Thusius, her assigns, agents, assistants, administrators, instructors, employees, representatives, associated personnel, licensors and suppliers. (herein referred to as KENTRO).  Student shall mean any person or entity who uses or applies any of the information, movements or products supplied or obtained from KENTRO (herein referred to as Student). 

Class or Classes shall mean any exchange of KENTRO information either in person or via the internet or any other means in electronic or printed form. (herein referred to as Classes)).  The movements presented by KENTRO are designed and intended for persons who are in stable health and reasonably physically fit.Not all movements are suitable for everyone and this or any other movement program may result in injury. To reduce the risk of injury never force or strain yourself in any movement and always practice slowly on a non-slip surface.If you have high blood pressure, orthopedic problems or any bodily pains or discomfort please consult with your Health Care Practioner before applying or engaging in any KENTRO movement. Student hereby states that s/he currently have no medical condition that they are aware of that would prevent them to participate in KENTRO classes.  KENTRO, shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, adverse effects, damage or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the use of information and movements provided by KENTRO or the performance of the products. 

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Disclosure: 

What KENTRO is:

KENTRO (Greek for ‘center’) is a method if centering movements that: 1) focus on an affectionate, attitude toward our bodies.  2) are gentle simple and slowed down so they are easily practiced anywhere (on non-slippery surfaces) and incorporated into all activities 3) are a sound foundation for safe gardening or yoga.  4) are based on Angelika Thusius 35 years of researching the motion of young children and adults who remain limber and strong into old age.  5) promote optimal anatomical function – for natural strength and ease 6) help us sense how to move harmoniously, without effort.  7) are practiced slowly, according to ones own rhythm and body history.  8) Allow our bodies to reduce/eliminate postural musculoskeletal, pain stiffness and discomfort.  9)  are instructional and revive our sensory system.  

What KENTRO is not:

KENTRO does not: 1) make any therapeutic promises.  2) have any goals  3) have concepts of ‘correct’ posture or postures 4) force, ‘hold’ or push the body in any way.  5) involve manipulations 6) offer any conventional exercise, stretching or strengthening programs

 

In these free videos, Angelika Thusius exhibits Kentro centering movements integrated with everyday activities such as sitting at the computer, preparing food and walking. The first Five Kentro Movements are essential before doing any activities or other Kentro movements. The DVD is enhanced with inspirational images of people moving with healthy, centered motion. It also includes four in-depth interviews with health practitioners who have experience with Kentro.

If you are further interested in the Kentro Body Balance method of centering movements and guidelines, we invite you to consider the comprehensive Kentro DVD.