Eldoa Class

ELDOA are precise exercises that create space in a particular joint.

Created by French Osteopath, Guy Voyer, the ELDOA utilize myofascial tension to normalize a specific joint (i.e. L5/S1). The benefits of the ELDOA are numerous, but include: improved joint mechanics, increased blood flow, reduced pressure on the discs, spinal disc re-hydration, better muscle tone, improve posture, better sense of well-being and awareness.

The main difference between ELDOA and Yoga are their respective goals. The goal of Yoga is to stretch muscles in a particular pose or set of poses however they are more general or global. The goal of ELDOA is to open a particular joint through specific myofascial tension. Yoga is more meditative in nature where as ELDOA is analytical (specific). Even starting in the warm-up, the cuing engages the brain in such a way we heighten our bodies awareness to move more segmentally in order to accomplish our goal. Both offer benefits of a better sense of well-being, better blood flow, and an all-around great way to exercise, but the specifics of how, why, and when we do them are very different. Many people who love doing Yoga find the ELDOA has enhanced their practice. Once you experience the exercises it becomes a no brainer to add it into your exercise program.  

Yoga packages and memberships may be applied to Eldoa classes.