Events and Workshops
Strong Foundations: the role of your feet in movement and performance
Your feet are the foundation of every movement you make—whether you're walking, running, lifting, or performing dynamic exercises like kettlebell swings, lunges, and step-ups. In this 90-minute workshop with Adarian Barr and Jenn Pilotti, you'll discover how the feet play a critical role in movement efficiency, balance, and power generation.
We'll dive into the biomechanics of foot function during walking, running, and various strength movements, highlighting how the feet absorb and distribute force to set the stage for efficient, pain-free movement. You'll learn about the role of the calcaneus (heel bone) in directing pressure within the foot and how it influences leg alignment and movement patterns.
We’ll also explore the powerful connection between the feet and the pelvic floor, showing how these two regions work together to generate explosive strength during activities like running, jumping, and lifting. By understanding this vital relationship, you'll enhance your performance and reduce injury risk.
This workshop is ideal for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and movement professionals looking to deepen their understanding of foot mechanics and its role in full-body strength and movement. Expect hands-on exercises, practical tips, and a deeper awareness of how your feet can unlock greater movement potential.
Key Takeaways:
The biomechanics of the feet in walking, running, and key strength movements (kettlebell swings, lunges, step-ups)
How the calcaneus (heel) directs pressure and sets up the legs for smooth, efficient movement
The vital connection between foot mechanics and the pelvic floor in generating power for running, jumping, and lifting
Practical drills and exercises to strengthen your feet and improve movement efficiency
Whether you're an athlete, coach, or simply looking to move better, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge to take your performance to the next level, starting from the ground up.
Hands On: Exploring the Role of the Hands in Human Movement 3-Hour Outdoor Clinic
Join Adarian Barr and Jenn Pilotti for a dynamic, hands-on (literally) workshop that rethinks the role of the hands in movement. In this three-hour outdoor clinic, we’ll explore how the hands influence and enhance full-body actions like running, jumping, and throwing.
Through practical applications and guided exploration, you’ll learn how the hands can be used to create and release pressure, improve timing and sequencing, and support better coordination. Whether you’re a coach, clinician, or mover of any kind, you’ll leave with new tools and insights to apply immediately in your own practice or with those you work with.
This workshop invites curiosity, encourages play, and opens up a new conversation about how the body moves—from the hands down.
Rotations in Agreement: Rethinking Movement, Coordination, and Performance
What if the problem isn’t dysfunction—what if it’s disagreement?
In this 75-minute online workshop, we challenge the traditional view of “dysfunctional” movement. Instead of focusing on what’s wrong, we explore what’s possible when we shift our attention to the rotational nature of human movement.
Movement is rotation. A series of rotations—global and local—come together to produce coordinated, efficient, and effective motion. When these rotations are in agreement, movement feels smooth, powerful, and connected. When they aren’t, we experience friction, disconnection, or inefficiency—not dysfunction.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
🔁 Identify global vs. local rotations in the body
⚖️ Determine whether rotations are in agreement or conflict
🔍 Shift from a dysfunction-first mindset to a possibility-first perspective
🏃♂️ Apply these concepts to common patterns like running, throwing, and kicking
Whether you’re a coach, clinician, athlete, or curious mover, this session will expand your understanding of coordination and help you see movement through a new lens—one grounded in rhythm, rotation, and agreement.
Join us and reframe what you think you know about movement.
*The recording will be available for 72 hours after the webinar.
**Time is in PDT.
Influencing Biomechanics--the Las Vegas Summit
Rethinking Biomechanics Movement Summit
“In January 2024, I attended the Rethinking Biomechanics Summit and left inspired and empowered enough that I followed Adarian, Jenn and Dawn to the Netherlands for more training. I am running (sprinting) and squatting now. Two activities I thought I would never ever tolerate again. If you are the curious type or suspect current conventional approaches are less effective than they should be, take a gamble on the Vegas Summit. No matter where you are in your sport or your coaching career, you’ll learn something useful that you won’t get anywhere else. I’m going again. See you there!”~Colleen Gray
Join us for an exciting two-day, in-person summit designed for movement professionals, athletes, and curious minds alike. The Rethinking Biomechanics Movement Summit brings together five renowned experts in the field for an immersive experience where you'll learn, question, engage, and explore new ways of understanding the body in motion.
Meet the Experts:
Dawn Ross – Yoga teacher and movement educator with a passion for innovative techniques.
Matt Hank – A strength and conditioning coach and biomechanics expert known for his practical applications in athletic performance.
Adarian Barr – A leader in cutting-edge movement science and biomechanics coaching.
Chris Ruffolo – An expert in human movement analysis and physical education.
Jenn Pilotti – A sought-after trainer with expertise in integrating movement science into daily practice.
What to Expect:
This summit is designed to push the boundaries of traditional biomechanics thinking. Over two days, you will have the unique opportunity to:
Learn: Absorb insights from five diverse perspectives, each offering unique approaches to biomechanics and movement.
Question: Engage in thought-provoking discussions, ask questions, and challenge traditional norms.
Explore: Take part in breakout sessions designed for deep dives into concepts and hands-on application.
Apply: Walk away with practical tools and knowledge you can immediately implement in your practice, training, or understanding of human movement.
Sample Schedule:
Friday, 2:30PM Check-in, introductions
Friday, 3:00-4:30PM Session one: Language and Interpreting Bias, with Chris R.
Friday, 4:45-6:15PM Session two: Stories, Metaphors, and Coaching: How we can use
language to alter experience and outcomes, with Jenn P.
Friday, 6:30PM No host dinner
Saturday, 10:00-11:30AM Session three: Yoga session with Dawn R.
Saturday, 11:45-1:00PM Session four: The Connection between Coaching Language and
Technique, with Matt H.
Saturday, 1:00-1:30PM Hosted lunch
Saturday, 1:30-3:00PM Session five: Understanding Joints: How the input of what we say
affects the output of what we do, with Adarian B.
Saturday, 3:00-3:15PM Wrap-up
Session information and descriptions coming soon.
Sessions will be held at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
Are you interested in hearing the most up to date ideas in biomechanics but can’t attend in person? Join us for the livestream. No recording will be available. You will be sent a zoom link the night before for each session (everything will be very clearly marked). Due to the nature of the event, camera angles might not be perfect, but you will be able to drop questions in the chat.
Exploring Human Asymmetry - Understanding Our Natural Imbalances
Join us for an eye-opening livestream workshop on human asymmetry, where we dive into the fascinating ways our bodies are designed to work differently on each side. This workshop will introduce the principles of asymmetry in human biology, covering everything from how our right and left eyes and ears function uniquely, to why we favor certain hands for specific tasks.
Throughout the session, we’ll discuss the science behind these asymmetrical patterns and why they matter in daily movements like walking and running. You’ll discover how the body’s "up leg" and "down leg" engage differently, creating a balanced stride even within inherent imbalances.
Key Takeaways:
Understand the reasons behind asymmetrical functions in our eyes, ears, and limbs.
Explore how and why we develop a dominant side for actions like throwing or catching.
Learn about the mechanics of walking and running through the lens of asymmetry, focusing on leg engagement and gait patterns.
This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in human biology, movement, or simply curious about why we’re not perfectly symmetrical. Whether you’re an athlete, a trainer, or a curious mind, gain insights into the fascinating design of the human body!
*Recording will not be available if you can’t attend live.
**Time is in PST
IDEA World
Join Adarian Barr and Jenn Pilotti, founder of J&A Publishing, at IDEA World. We will be presenting concepts from the book, “Let Me Introduce You” and will have books and products available at the expo. More info here.
J&A Publishing is a movement education publishing company. The book, Let Me Introduce You, is a J&A Publishing product.
Pelvic Floor, Q-angles, and Feet: an in-person event
In this two hour workshop, Adarian Barr and Jenn Pilotti will use principles of movement from the ground up to influence and alter your experience to running, walking, and traditional fitness exercises. You will learn:
How to set up your feet for movement success
Why males and females have different set-ups for things like lunges, split stance work, squats, step-ups, and running
How you can use the feet to access the pelvic floor and how that will help you with push-ups, pull-ups, and handstands
How you can use your Q-angles to harness the connection between your feet and pelvis to run faster
This workshop is appropriate for coaches, teachers, or anyone who wants to tap into more fluidity and strength in (and out) of the gym.
(Price is in USD.)
(Price is in USD. Please select this option if you are attending the workshop the following day in Victoria as well.)
Hamstrings: Strength, rehab, and speed
Do you want to become more efficient in your lifts? Or maybe you want to feel less vulnerable in your low back and hamstrings during your workouts?
In this two hour clinic, performance expert Adarian Barr will expose you to the cutting edge concepts around hamstring conditioning and rehabilitation from the ground up. By understanding the connection between the feet, hamstrings, and low back, you can improve your movement efficiency and performance.
This workshop is interactive. We will be demonstrating, doing, and discussing.
Cost: $100 USD
Netherlands Retreat
Running. Yoga. Play. Mindfulness.
Imagine an immersive experience where you are exposed to concepts. The concepts become part of the exploration. The exploration becomes the experience.
On April 24, Movement Strategy Consultant Adarian Barr, yoga teacher Dawn Ross, and movement educator Jenn Pilotti are coming together at the coast of Scheveningen - The Hague to create a unique learning experience. Sessions will be held at the Grand Hotel Amrath Kurhaus and at the beach. We will be both outdoor and inside. If you are interested in movement either as a practitioner, athlete, or coach, consider joining us.