Body Mechanics on the Wheel

w/HanaKyle Moranz

Join us June 30 from 2-5pm for an interactive workshop on how to use your body effectively for less pain and more success while on the wheel. HanaKyle Moranz will guide you in alignment cues and engaging muscles effectively to leverage the strength you already have while throwing, and in associated tasks, including wedging. All levels of experience are welcome.

In this 3-hour session, we will:

• Practice specific stretches and mobility movements to prepare for and/or counteract the physical patterns of wheel-throwing
• Discuss areas of concern in the body and relevant anatomical details, with plenty of time for Q&A
• Explore the details of how we use fingers, hands, wrists, neck, back, and shoulders in this work
• Try out ergonomic variations of common techniques and get feedback in the moment

You’ll learn:

• How to use leverage to minimize fatigue
  
• Stretches to do before, during, and after a session on the wheel
• How to arrange your body to decrease pain or discomfort
• Mindfulness to apply to every moment of your clay practice

HanaKyle Moranz is a massage therapist and personal trainer of over 17 years, and returned to the wheel in 2022 after a long hiatus. She’s enthusiastic to share details about anatomy, physiology, and using our bodies in optímal ways for longevity, both on the wheel and in everyday life. Learn more about her at www.hanakyle.com.