BodyCentric™ Mat: Pat. 12,318,656

A 3-dimensional mat for the Conscious Body.

Kathleen’s invention – currently available only here: Market

Product: Haptic Mat with Topography | Patent Number 12,318,656 | Title: Kinetic Discipline and Body Positioning Apparatus

| Country: US | Status: ISSUED

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As early as 2002, it was clear to me that people needed more haptic input to do well the discipline of pilates and other intelligent movement techniques.

The body is so clearly sectioned in proportions (evident in our art and sculpture and culture); the body is so clearly coordinated and organized along lines and patterns of predictability in the uniform field of force called gravity; the body so clearly evolves and functions in patterns similar to fibonnacci spirals; and people are SO distracted by ease, cheap and comfort; it made sense to create a simple, accessible, portable, 3 – dimensional apparatus so people can sense themselves in space and enhance proprioception, movement and functionality.

The organization of the mat is irreducibly and directly related to the anthropometrics and neurological mapping of the human body, so that it can be used in the practice of pilates, yoga, tai chi, and other intelligent movement disciplines, including exercise, rehabilitation, training, physical and mental conditioning, habituation, injury prevention and recovery; and overall healing.

Teachers who are new, or a little anxious about having enough experience to keep their work safe and effective for new students, can feel confident they are getting the body right.

And a child can rest.