Franklin Balls
Franklin Ball exercises help you to discover your movement patterns, restrictions and tension. Using the Franklin balls with movement and imagery will awaken your proprioceptors, body awareness and breathing patterns. In classes, exercises are described using imagery, to provide the complete mind-body exploration experience.
“It’s like giving yourself a massage- reducing tension so that muscles can be more available for movement and strength.”
Smooth Franklin Ball Set (Set of 2)
The new orange Smooth Franklin BallTM Set is designed to comfortably massage even the most sensitive user. Their smooth surface provides deep muscle penetration without aggravating soft tissue. Approximately 10cm in diameter. Set of 2.
Textured Franklin Ball Set (Set of 2)
The new ‘emerald green’ Textured Franklin BallTM Set sport a new design and texture that activate the relaxation reflexes of the muscles. Designed to facilitate the exercises of the Franklin Method. Balls are the ideal density and size for relaxation exercises of the neck, jaw, elbow, hip and more. Approximately 10 cm in diameter. Set of 2.
Franklin Balls come inflated but to adjust firmness a needle pump is needed. Sold separately.
*People with known sensitivities may want to consider using the (orange) Smooth Franklin Ball Set when performing the Franklin Method exercises.
[...] Get some green Franklin balls and get rolling! Releasing tension in your neck and shoulders allows the brain to work more efficiently it allows the blood to flow more freely by releasing the muscular tension that builds up (particularly if you’re sat in front of the computer for hours on end.) [...]
I purchased a green Franklin ball..with nubbies..(made in China, stamped with name “Franklin” )..from clearance rack at Linens n Things about three years ago…I think my ball may be an earlier version of the green ball with some nubbies that are for sale currently on your website…(but look different)..the ball I have has spiky nubbies. I would love to get more of the green balls (like I have at home) to give away to clients..I work as a physical therapist..and love what the green ball does for soft tissue release….Do you think the green balls on your web site are similar? Is my ball an ealier version that you used to sell? Thanks.
Hi Toni, The new Franklin Method balls are fantastic. I use them every day and also with my students and clients. You can order them at optp.com. http://www.optp.com/Smooth-Franklin-Ball-Set__LE9005.aspx and http://www.optp.com/Textured-Franklin-Ball-Set__LE9001.aspx. Both the green and orange ones are great. The green ones are a little smaller and better for feet- but both are very versatile. Let me know how you get on. Have you attended any Franklin Method workshops? Where are you located? Warm wishes and happy new year! Laura
Dear Laura, I am located in Rochester, MN..soon to be relocating to Peoria, IL however. I have not attended any Franklin Method workshops..but own several of his books. I also am a fan of Yamuna body rolling balls. I attended Level I certification for Yamuna body rolling. Thanks for tips on the Franklin balls. I will try the new green and orange balls. Happy New Year to you! Cheers. Toni