Transforming Posture: Join the Step 3 Seminar for Cat Back and Swayback Correction!

On September 7, 2025, Medical Care Services Inc., a subsidiary of Gakken Holdings, will host a seminar titled "Transforming Cat Back and Swayback: Practical Exercises for Posture Correction - Step 3". This seminar is part of a series linked to the widely praised book, "The Posture Bible for Instructors and Therapists", which saw an increase in print within a week of its December 2024 release.

About the Seminar

The seminar aims to provide participants with the skills necessary to implement exercises that can effectively change posture, focusing specifically on correcting cat back (kyphosis) and swayback (lordosis). Held at Gakken's headquarters in Shinagawa, Tokyo, this seminar will cultivate the practical abilities necessary for all yoga instructors, personal trainers, and fitness professionals.

In previous sessions (Step 1 and Step 2), participants have learned foundational techniques; now they will dive deeper into understanding the practical aspects of posture-changing exercises. Led by expert therapists Naoki Yoshida, physiological therapist and N.Pilates founder, and Kyohei Shimizu, an experienced Pilates coach and sports therapist, attendees will benefit from a wealth of knowledge and actionable strategies.

Event Details

Date & Time: September 7, 2025, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Venue: Gakken Headquarters Building, 3rd Floor Multipurpose Hall, 11-8 Nishi-Gotanda 2-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Capacity: 80 people (first-come-first-served basis)
Fees: 15,000 JPY for the general public, 10,000 JPY for Zero Anatomy school participants (extra payment required for public registrants applying mistakenly under the student category).
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, yoga mat or training mat, drink, towel. Note that changing facilities are not available, so attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes from the start to ease congestion.

Registration

Interested participants can register through the following link: Registration Link

Seminar Highlights

Participants will engage in a variety of practical exercises aimed at improving posture. Key topics include:

- Understanding why swayback doesn't change through conventional movement
- The relationship between swayback and sensory input
- Reactivating deep muscles involved in swayback (including exercises like thoracic expansion, cat and dog pose, bridge poses, and roll downs)
- Managing abdominal pressure control exercises (supine and prone variations)
- Connecting sensory input to movement through dynamic postural control (wall squats, wall birds, standing balances)
- Changing upper crossed syndrome through thoracic control
- Integrating visual and vestibular exercises (spine twists, quadruped positions, and side planks)
- Adapting to gravitational posture changes

No previous participation in Step 1 or Step 2 is required to attend this seminar.

Instructor Profiles

Naoki Yoshida: As a licensed physiotherapist with extensive experience in universities, sports clinics, and personal training, Naoki has transformed his online platform into Japan's leading online salon for health professionals. His teaching has reached over 600 medical workers annually, and he has published various books aimed at enhancing clinical practice.

Kyohei Shimizu: With over a decade of clinical experience and working with Olympic medalists and top models, Kyohei remains dedicated to elevating Pilates as a therapeutic exercise. He regularly delivers lectures on preventive medicine and education, focusing on integrating Pilates into general exercise methodologies.

About Medical Care Services Inc.

Founded in 1999 in Saitama, our company specializes in dementia care, operating numerous facilities across Japan and even expanding operations into China. As a part of the Gakken Group, we aim to publish high-quality content aimed at improving health care and education for caregivers and the community at large.

We invite you to join us for a transformative experience at the seminar for posture correction. Embark on a journey of health and wellness with us, as we strive to change lives through effective exercise practices.