The Hipster Scale - Nicky Smith
A review and action plan for potential hip problems in clients.
The hip joint is perhaps the least celebrated joint in the MSK literature. Stuck between it’s most popular lumbo-pelvic sibling and the prolific knee, it seems to just be left until it is replaced….literally! Yet it is an obsession in the Yoga and Pilates community. The recent realisation that sitting - no matter how or what on - can be a major MSK system problem, the implications for the hip seem to have be lost amongst the more popular regions. Nicky will review the plastic changes to the hip joint and surrounding musculature in response to load which are relatively undocumented. In addition looking at hip dysplasia which has significant implications for neuro muscular movement patterns and ultimately injury risk. Identifying hip joint position will be described and demonstrated in relation to capsule, muscle and bone. The implications for movement pattern compensations, MSK adaptations and system failure will be discussed.
You as a movement practitioner will have a deeper understanding of hip issues in clients and how you can help recognise and manage them.
Available in sessions: 3,4
A review and action plan for potential hip problems in clients.
The hip joint is perhaps the least celebrated joint in the MSK literature. Stuck between it’s most popular lumbo-pelvic sibling and the prolific knee, it seems to just be left until it is replaced….literally! Yet it is an obsession in the Yoga and Pilates community. The recent realisation that sitting - no matter how or what on - can be a major MSK system problem, the implications for the hip seem to have be lost amongst the more popular regions. Nicky will review the plastic changes to the hip joint and surrounding musculature in response to load which are relatively undocumented. In addition looking at hip dysplasia which has significant implications for neuro muscular movement patterns and ultimately injury risk. Identifying hip joint position will be described and demonstrated in relation to capsule, muscle and bone. The implications for movement pattern compensations, MSK adaptations and system failure will be discussed.
You as a movement practitioner will have a deeper understanding of hip issues in clients and how you can help recognise and manage them.
Available in sessions: 3,4
| the_hipster_scale.pdf |
Enhance Your Movement Teaching with a Gyrokinesis Experience - Fiona Carter
THE GYROKINESIS METHOD® has many parallels with Pilates. Using the breath to initiate the core and create fluidity of movement through all the ranges of the movement within the spine, forward bending, backward bending, side bending and rotation. This method is suitable for fit and sedentary, young and old alike.
If you haven't tried Gyrokinesis before this, is a great way to try a class. This 90 minute class will begin seated on a stool and then move on to mats on the floor. Some of the benefits of GYROKINESIS® exercises include increased postural strength and flexibility, renewed energy and vitality and a general sense of calm and well being. Fiona finds this method particularly valuable to help release the spine and shoulder girdle and regularly draws on the seated work for those who have difficulty getting onto the floor in a Pilates Mat work class.
Available in Sessions: 1,4
THE GYROKINESIS METHOD® has many parallels with Pilates. Using the breath to initiate the core and create fluidity of movement through all the ranges of the movement within the spine, forward bending, backward bending, side bending and rotation. This method is suitable for fit and sedentary, young and old alike.
If you haven't tried Gyrokinesis before this, is a great way to try a class. This 90 minute class will begin seated on a stool and then move on to mats on the floor. Some of the benefits of GYROKINESIS® exercises include increased postural strength and flexibility, renewed energy and vitality and a general sense of calm and well being. Fiona finds this method particularly valuable to help release the spine and shoulder girdle and regularly draws on the seated work for those who have difficulty getting onto the floor in a Pilates Mat work class.
Available in Sessions: 1,4
Before The Hundred - Fiona Carter
An Experiential exploration of Kathy Grants Before the Hundred Repertory
This 90 minute mat work class we will explore the work of Kathleen Stanford Grant. Kathy developed a series of exercises she called “Before the Hundred”. These exercises are like a kinetic ABC of movement. Once learned, they develop the fundamental movements that form the foundation of good biomechanical function which is the basis of a true Pilates Practice.
Kathy developed this work through her life to allow her students to explore the options available to their bodies. If you explore, practice and learn these movements you will discover and develop a level of ease and strength within you body that is both empowering and a huge relief from the challenges modern life makes on our posture. Using these movements as cues when teaching give you and your clients a language that you can use to improve your cueing and teaching as well as empowering your students by giving them the tools to refine and develop their own practice.
Alycea Ungaro has described Pilates as a glass of water.... you may want the occasional pick me up espresso or kick box class..... and sometimes want a relaxing camomile tea or yoga Nidra session ..... but every day you need to drink water.
These movements are true hydration for the mechanics of your body this is your daily dose of bio-mechanical hydration. Please note this is an experiential class.
Available in Sessions: 3,7
An Experiential exploration of Kathy Grants Before the Hundred Repertory
This 90 minute mat work class we will explore the work of Kathleen Stanford Grant. Kathy developed a series of exercises she called “Before the Hundred”. These exercises are like a kinetic ABC of movement. Once learned, they develop the fundamental movements that form the foundation of good biomechanical function which is the basis of a true Pilates Practice.
Kathy developed this work through her life to allow her students to explore the options available to their bodies. If you explore, practice and learn these movements you will discover and develop a level of ease and strength within you body that is both empowering and a huge relief from the challenges modern life makes on our posture. Using these movements as cues when teaching give you and your clients a language that you can use to improve your cueing and teaching as well as empowering your students by giving them the tools to refine and develop their own practice.
Alycea Ungaro has described Pilates as a glass of water.... you may want the occasional pick me up espresso or kick box class..... and sometimes want a relaxing camomile tea or yoga Nidra session ..... but every day you need to drink water.
These movements are true hydration for the mechanics of your body this is your daily dose of bio-mechanical hydration. Please note this is an experiential class.
Available in Sessions: 3,7
MOTR - More than a roller - Maxmilian Stohr and Cinzia Galletto
Max will introduce you to the MOTR and the then take you through a class that gives you an all around workout in the Pilates way. You will experience the versatility and amazing feedback that this amazing piece of equipment gives. The MOTR is “More Than a Roller.” With the addition of an extension arm and resistance units, this piece of equipment provides endless options to challenge range of motion, balance and strength. It is appropriate for all levels.MOTR’s versatility offers unlimited programming and limitless results. Improve your strength, balance, agility, sports condition, cardio, and more! Max has been teaching the MOTR for a number of years and is always finding new ways to use its talents to enhance a clients movement. You will experience a class which shows the versatility of the MOTR and how it integrates so well with Pilates and of course that Italian flair !
Check out the MOTR at www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/store/motr/index.html
Available in Sessions: 1,4
Max will introduce you to the MOTR and the then take you through a class that gives you an all around workout in the Pilates way. You will experience the versatility and amazing feedback that this amazing piece of equipment gives. The MOTR is “More Than a Roller.” With the addition of an extension arm and resistance units, this piece of equipment provides endless options to challenge range of motion, balance and strength. It is appropriate for all levels.MOTR’s versatility offers unlimited programming and limitless results. Improve your strength, balance, agility, sports condition, cardio, and more! Max has been teaching the MOTR for a number of years and is always finding new ways to use its talents to enhance a clients movement. You will experience a class which shows the versatility of the MOTR and how it integrates so well with Pilates and of course that Italian flair !
Check out the MOTR at www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/store/motr/index.html
Available in Sessions: 1,4
| motrpilates_fitnessenglish.pdf |
Introducing The ORBIT - Core and flow - Maxmilian Stohr and Cinzia Galletto
The Orbit™ is a quality small moving platform that is an ideal way to add flow and challenge to a matwork class and aid understanding of stability while moving. You will roll through a fun, full-body workout that strengthens, stretches and challenges on multiple planes! Orbit™ exercises include both circular and linear movements, and range from mild to complex. It’s an amazing core workout because your abdominal muscles are always engaged. You will also increase upper body and lower body strength, and improve flexibility and balance. An all-around great mind-body workout.
You will perform and review the exercises and the mechanisms, to enhance your understanding of the effects created.
Available in sessions: 2,6
The Orbit™ is a quality small moving platform that is an ideal way to add flow and challenge to a matwork class and aid understanding of stability while moving. You will roll through a fun, full-body workout that strengthens, stretches and challenges on multiple planes! Orbit™ exercises include both circular and linear movements, and range from mild to complex. It’s an amazing core workout because your abdominal muscles are always engaged. You will also increase upper body and lower body strength, and improve flexibility and balance. An all-around great mind-body workout.
You will perform and review the exercises and the mechanisms, to enhance your understanding of the effects created.
Available in sessions: 2,6
| orbit_english.pdf |
Diastase Recti (DRA) - Becky Spellmen
Diastase Recti (separation of the Rectus Abdominis) is a condition that affects women & men. This is an important condition for Pilates Instructors to understand if they are to help clients with an effective adaptation of the Pilates repertoire. This class will review the different reasons behind the causes and different types of diastase.
Becky has worked with clients with this condition for a number of years and along with recent evidence of the best exercise strategies for resolution she has added other often relevant associated body and psychological responses such as altered stress levels and associated coping strategies, altered breathing patterns, jaw tension & nocturnal tooth grinding. These observations along with working and consulting in one of the premier physiotherapy practices in Amsterdam, have influenced and guided her programme to approach DRA management from a movement teachers perspective.
Aims of session
• recognize the signs & symptoms of DRA
• learn to use movement teacher relevant tests
• how to use these tests as a measurement of proof of effectivity (case based practice)
• how to structure & plan your programme
• give you basic, effective Pilates based exercises.
• how you can transfer this approach to the traditional mat & apparatus work
• how to communicate your findings to the client’s clinical team if needed.
Available in sessions: 1,6
Diastase Recti (separation of the Rectus Abdominis) is a condition that affects women & men. This is an important condition for Pilates Instructors to understand if they are to help clients with an effective adaptation of the Pilates repertoire. This class will review the different reasons behind the causes and different types of diastase.
Becky has worked with clients with this condition for a number of years and along with recent evidence of the best exercise strategies for resolution she has added other often relevant associated body and psychological responses such as altered stress levels and associated coping strategies, altered breathing patterns, jaw tension & nocturnal tooth grinding. These observations along with working and consulting in one of the premier physiotherapy practices in Amsterdam, have influenced and guided her programme to approach DRA management from a movement teachers perspective.
Aims of session
• recognize the signs & symptoms of DRA
• learn to use movement teacher relevant tests
• how to use these tests as a measurement of proof of effectivity (case based practice)
• how to structure & plan your programme
• give you basic, effective Pilates based exercises.
• how you can transfer this approach to the traditional mat & apparatus work
• how to communicate your findings to the client’s clinical team if needed.
Available in sessions: 1,6
The Shoulder - Function, failure and solution - Steven Wrigley
The shoulder joints multifunction ability requires strength, endurance through a large range of movement to function effectively. It has to be able to weight bear and to deliver precision movements in all of its range . The control of acceleration and deceleration forces is crucial in preventing sheer forces. To create and control all these movements requires predominately muscle function based around a bony relatively unstable joint.
What could possibly go wrong?
This presentation will review the structures that influence shoulder movement, provide examples of common problems and solutions including when surgery is necessary.
Steve will use his experience as a clinical specialist in shoulder rehab to ensure you will take away a deeper understanding of the shoulder complex, and tools you can use in your movement assessment and teaching as a Pilates teacher.
Available in session: 6
The shoulder joints multifunction ability requires strength, endurance through a large range of movement to function effectively. It has to be able to weight bear and to deliver precision movements in all of its range . The control of acceleration and deceleration forces is crucial in preventing sheer forces. To create and control all these movements requires predominately muscle function based around a bony relatively unstable joint.
What could possibly go wrong?
This presentation will review the structures that influence shoulder movement, provide examples of common problems and solutions including when surgery is necessary.
Steve will use his experience as a clinical specialist in shoulder rehab to ensure you will take away a deeper understanding of the shoulder complex, and tools you can use in your movement assessment and teaching as a Pilates teacher.
Available in session: 6
The Pelvic Floor - Relevant function and Dysfunction - Bill Taylor
The Pelvic floor has been recognised more and more for its important integral part in both the functions of controlling bladder, reproduction organs and bowels, but also how it is integrated into spinal, hip and breathing health.
We know much more about its normal functions and dysfunctions, plus importantly how they present. Often masquerading as back, hip and abdominal pain or other sensations.
Physiotherapy management of these is now more recognised and the release of overactivity and subsequent reintegration of muscle action into the overall movement patterns of the pelvic region is better understood and taught
Pilates has the opportunity to be part of the appropriate management and education of the pelvic floor. Pilate instructors should be aware of the more up to date knowledge to ensure that the movement integration the teach is optimal.
Bill will summarise current pelvic floor knowledge, review relevant dysfunctions and illustrate relevant movement management that specialist pelvic physiotherapists do and the relevance to the pilates teacher both in understanding g this and how they continue with promoting a healthy pelvic floor function as part of there practice. This session will be preparation for the practical session using ultrasound and Pilates repetoire exercises and adaptiomns with Bill and Cameron Angus that will follow.
Available in Sessions: 2,5
The Pelvic floor has been recognised more and more for its important integral part in both the functions of controlling bladder, reproduction organs and bowels, but also how it is integrated into spinal, hip and breathing health.
We know much more about its normal functions and dysfunctions, plus importantly how they present. Often masquerading as back, hip and abdominal pain or other sensations.
Physiotherapy management of these is now more recognised and the release of overactivity and subsequent reintegration of muscle action into the overall movement patterns of the pelvic region is better understood and taught
Pilates has the opportunity to be part of the appropriate management and education of the pelvic floor. Pilate instructors should be aware of the more up to date knowledge to ensure that the movement integration the teach is optimal.
Bill will summarise current pelvic floor knowledge, review relevant dysfunctions and illustrate relevant movement management that specialist pelvic physiotherapists do and the relevance to the pilates teacher both in understanding g this and how they continue with promoting a healthy pelvic floor function as part of there practice. This session will be preparation for the practical session using ultrasound and Pilates repetoire exercises and adaptiomns with Bill and Cameron Angus that will follow.
Available in Sessions: 2,5
Shoulder Integration - Putting it together - Cameron Angus
This workshop takes the Pilates teacher through an exploration of the scapula, gleno-humeral, thoracic and cervical integration of the functional shoulder complex. Exploring the components and then putting them together in repertoire exercises and more, illustrating whole body shoulder function integration.
This session is a part of Camerons renown two day international workshop on the shoulder. He has taken a section that is designed to improve your practical knowledge and understanding and allow you to address the important factors in shoulder function for you as a Pilates teacher. With an emphasis on the matwork repertoire and using small props, to facilitate great shoulder complex function, and your understanding of it. Prepare for lots of knowledge bombs and great tools to take away and use straight away. The shoulder complex made simple and effective.
This is a two part Workshop available in sessions: 4, 5
This workshop takes the Pilates teacher through an exploration of the scapula, gleno-humeral, thoracic and cervical integration of the functional shoulder complex. Exploring the components and then putting them together in repertoire exercises and more, illustrating whole body shoulder function integration.
This session is a part of Camerons renown two day international workshop on the shoulder. He has taken a section that is designed to improve your practical knowledge and understanding and allow you to address the important factors in shoulder function for you as a Pilates teacher. With an emphasis on the matwork repertoire and using small props, to facilitate great shoulder complex function, and your understanding of it. Prepare for lots of knowledge bombs and great tools to take away and use straight away. The shoulder complex made simple and effective.
This is a two part Workshop available in sessions: 4, 5
| cameron_angus_-_the_pilates_gathering_2017_shoulder_notes_.pdf |
Neuroscience for Pilates - Cameron Angus
The language we use with our clients and clients use with us, is crucial in their movement and wellbeing journey. “Don’t flex”, “broken discs”, “lost space”, “Sacral slip”, “You’re fine”, “ Just do it” etc are examples.
Passing on appropriate knowledge to dispel fears and encourage positive experience is both an art form and a science. We know about “words that scare” and “words that heal”, but how do we present these. Our clients often have outdated or misunderstood beliefs that hamper progress. How we change these requires an understanding of changing beliefs and creating positive movement and health experiences in any interaction, including progressing movement and new repertoire exercises.
Cameron has spent most of his physiotherapy career in rehabilitation creating a positive experience and learning how to tell an effective story. His research and learning led him further into the neuroscience and communication fields to be able to understand and help explain this.
This lecture will give you an understanding of positive and negative messages, client and teacher experiences and how to translate these effectively to your teaching.
WARNING - Your own beliefs may be challenged!
Available in session: 1
The language we use with our clients and clients use with us, is crucial in their movement and wellbeing journey. “Don’t flex”, “broken discs”, “lost space”, “Sacral slip”, “You’re fine”, “ Just do it” etc are examples.
Passing on appropriate knowledge to dispel fears and encourage positive experience is both an art form and a science. We know about “words that scare” and “words that heal”, but how do we present these. Our clients often have outdated or misunderstood beliefs that hamper progress. How we change these requires an understanding of changing beliefs and creating positive movement and health experiences in any interaction, including progressing movement and new repertoire exercises.
Cameron has spent most of his physiotherapy career in rehabilitation creating a positive experience and learning how to tell an effective story. His research and learning led him further into the neuroscience and communication fields to be able to understand and help explain this.
This lecture will give you an understanding of positive and negative messages, client and teacher experiences and how to translate these effectively to your teaching.
WARNING - Your own beliefs may be challenged!
Available in session: 1
Pelvic Connections - “Live lab” - The Pelvic Floor as a team member - Bill Taylor and Cameron Angus
A look at how the pelvic floor should be responding spontaneously with movement.
Bill and Cameron are both Physiotherapists who have been involved with researching and teaching the “active pelvic floor” often seeing dysfunction in their clinics as a result of inappropriate pelvic floor function.
Understanding what should happen and how the pelvis, hips, spine and breathing integrate are important for the Pilates teacher to understand.
Bill and Cameron will use exercise (including Pilates repertoire moves) and ultrasound to illustrate pelvic floor function and integration in the “live lab” session.
Available in session: 3
A look at how the pelvic floor should be responding spontaneously with movement.
Bill and Cameron are both Physiotherapists who have been involved with researching and teaching the “active pelvic floor” often seeing dysfunction in their clinics as a result of inappropriate pelvic floor function.
Understanding what should happen and how the pelvis, hips, spine and breathing integrate are important for the Pilates teacher to understand.
Bill and Cameron will use exercise (including Pilates repertoire moves) and ultrasound to illustrate pelvic floor function and integration in the “live lab” session.
Available in session: 3
Thoracic Exploration - Gillian Wrigley
The thoracic spine is that crucial area in our clients that is often neglected and difficult to perceive. Yet it is an essential cornerstone of spine, breathing, organ function and shoulder function.
Gill will take you through essential moves for the thoracic spine and complement these with integrated function exercises to illustrate breathing, shoulder, cervical and general health connections. Find enhanced spinal rotation, rib excursion, scapula mobility and cervical placement.
Gill uses her experience of treating thoracic and associated dysfunction as a physiotherapist and her teaching experience as a pilates teacher to bring together this thoughtful and inspiring session. Be prepared to release your clients thoracic connections with these fabulous moves
Available in sessions: 2,6
The thoracic spine is that crucial area in our clients that is often neglected and difficult to perceive. Yet it is an essential cornerstone of spine, breathing, organ function and shoulder function.
Gill will take you through essential moves for the thoracic spine and complement these with integrated function exercises to illustrate breathing, shoulder, cervical and general health connections. Find enhanced spinal rotation, rib excursion, scapula mobility and cervical placement.
Gill uses her experience of treating thoracic and associated dysfunction as a physiotherapist and her teaching experience as a pilates teacher to bring together this thoughtful and inspiring session. Be prepared to release your clients thoracic connections with these fabulous moves
Available in sessions: 2,6
| thoracic_expolration.pdf |
Modifying Pilates for Osteoporosis - Helen Murphy
Osteoporosis is the latest disease epidemic to hit healthcare. It is estimated that 3 million people in the UK have Osteoporosis. How the Pilates Teacher approaches the osteoporotic client has been caught in controversy recently, with mixed interpretation of exercise guidelines.
Osteoporosis is NOT a normal ageing process but we are more aware of it and more clients will be told they have a degree of it.
Helen will give a current overview, review the guidelines and why some organisations have made a "no" movement call. She will present a workable "pilates solution" for the teacher to address the suggested restrictions, encourage movement and prevent the very real potential fear of moving!
Available in session: 7
Osteoporosis is the latest disease epidemic to hit healthcare. It is estimated that 3 million people in the UK have Osteoporosis. How the Pilates Teacher approaches the osteoporotic client has been caught in controversy recently, with mixed interpretation of exercise guidelines.
Osteoporosis is NOT a normal ageing process but we are more aware of it and more clients will be told they have a degree of it.
Helen will give a current overview, review the guidelines and why some organisations have made a "no" movement call. She will present a workable "pilates solution" for the teacher to address the suggested restrictions, encourage movement and prevent the very real potential fear of moving!
Available in session: 7
| modifying_pilates_for_osteoporosis.pdf |
"Pilates meets Gymnastics" - Maxmilian Stohr and Cinzia Galletto
This MasterClass will give you an idea of how much the Pilates has drawn from the Gymnastic world. You'll see and feel the difference between performing the same pattern with different goals. Relate and understand how Pilates principles today help Gymnasts to better understand movements. Max and Cinzia go through the experience they gained working with Gymnasts and how they have seen and developed the common thread in movement education and performance. Expect exciting moves and links, plenty of Italian charm and fun. Please wear your best smile.
Available in session: 7
This MasterClass will give you an idea of how much the Pilates has drawn from the Gymnastic world. You'll see and feel the difference between performing the same pattern with different goals. Relate and understand how Pilates principles today help Gymnasts to better understand movements. Max and Cinzia go through the experience they gained working with Gymnasts and how they have seen and developed the common thread in movement education and performance. Expect exciting moves and links, plenty of Italian charm and fun. Please wear your best smile.
Available in session: 7
| pilatesmeetsgymnasticsenglish.pdf |
Explore more with the Triad Ball - Joakm Valsinger
The TRIADBALL™, adds a new dimension to this Matwork class. Sometimes supportive, sometimes destabilising, the dynamic nature of the TRIADBALL™ intensifies and deepens your regular Pilates Mat exercises to help build more core strength and flexibility.
This is Joakim’s favourite piece of small Pilates equipment, it allows you to do some exercises which cannot be done in any other way. Be ready to explore more of your movement ability ready to take the moves to your clients.
Available in session: 2
The TRIADBALL™, adds a new dimension to this Matwork class. Sometimes supportive, sometimes destabilising, the dynamic nature of the TRIADBALL™ intensifies and deepens your regular Pilates Mat exercises to help build more core strength and flexibility.
This is Joakim’s favourite piece of small Pilates equipment, it allows you to do some exercises which cannot be done in any other way. Be ready to explore more of your movement ability ready to take the moves to your clients.
Available in session: 2
| triad_ball_class_plan.pdf |
Couch Potato to Endurance Cyclist: how Physical Activity changed my life and changes others - Professor Chris Oliver
Pilates has a role in health promotion
Professor Chris (aka the cycling surgeon) not only has a professional role in Health Promotion but a passion fired by his personal story and desire to get the masses moving. He will tell his story of his trans America cycle by an "ordinary bloke", with the lows and highs! He will weave in the important facts and factors into promoting health to ordinary people. The role of movement education and the opportunities for pilates teachers to be part of a bigger health message will be highlighted.
Learn the challenges in health we have as individuals and society, along with some wonderful initiatives to be part of the bigger health picture.
Key Note Talk
Pilates has a role in health promotion
Professor Chris (aka the cycling surgeon) not only has a professional role in Health Promotion but a passion fired by his personal story and desire to get the masses moving. He will tell his story of his trans America cycle by an "ordinary bloke", with the lows and highs! He will weave in the important facts and factors into promoting health to ordinary people. The role of movement education and the opportunities for pilates teachers to be part of a bigger health message will be highlighted.
Learn the challenges in health we have as individuals and society, along with some wonderful initiatives to be part of the bigger health picture.
Key Note Talk
Going with the Flow – What I learned from Lolita San Miguel - Joakim Valsinger
Rhythm and Flow don’t come easy to an ex-military former surf life saver turned Pilates Instructor like Joakim. He furthered his already comprehensive training by graduating from the two year Pilates Master Mentor Programme with Lolita San Miguel. One thing he added to his practice was more flow in his classes. This workshop takes you on a learning journey, from gentle warm ups, to eye watering Pilates pinnacles, from standing to sitting to lying flat and back up again. If Joakim can do it, anyone can, and in this workshop he goes through some of the tools and transitions that even an unrhythmic bloke like him can string together for a seamless client experience. Take away lots of new ideas for your classes and another view of Pilates that has its roots in the original work as adapted by one of the people who studied with Pilates himself.
This is a two part Workshop available in sessions: 4, 5
Rhythm and Flow don’t come easy to an ex-military former surf life saver turned Pilates Instructor like Joakim. He furthered his already comprehensive training by graduating from the two year Pilates Master Mentor Programme with Lolita San Miguel. One thing he added to his practice was more flow in his classes. This workshop takes you on a learning journey, from gentle warm ups, to eye watering Pilates pinnacles, from standing to sitting to lying flat and back up again. If Joakim can do it, anyone can, and in this workshop he goes through some of the tools and transitions that even an unrhythmic bloke like him can string together for a seamless client experience. Take away lots of new ideas for your classes and another view of Pilates that has its roots in the original work as adapted by one of the people who studied with Pilates himself.
This is a two part Workshop available in sessions: 4, 5
Pilates strategies for Scoliosis - Becky Spellmen
Scoliosis is common in clients. The variety of degrees of scoliosis, from minor to severe and those needing surgery mean that a “ one protocol fits all” approach is not suitable. Teachers and clients need to know how to prevent further deterioration and if possible apply corrective strategies.
In this session we will be looking at the scoliotic twists & curves in the spine, how we can help the client feel where their twists & curves are. Work on lengthening, releasing and strengthening the relevant spine and tissues associated with it, Deal with the concavities/convexities. We will be working on breathing techniques to improve lung capacity which is often hindered due to rib dysfunction.
We will apply this approach to how we put our clients on the mat or apparatus and suitable pilates exercises and adaptions. More importantly, the client can take this information and apply it to their daily activities.
Available in Session: 3
Scoliosis is common in clients. The variety of degrees of scoliosis, from minor to severe and those needing surgery mean that a “ one protocol fits all” approach is not suitable. Teachers and clients need to know how to prevent further deterioration and if possible apply corrective strategies.
In this session we will be looking at the scoliotic twists & curves in the spine, how we can help the client feel where their twists & curves are. Work on lengthening, releasing and strengthening the relevant spine and tissues associated with it, Deal with the concavities/convexities. We will be working on breathing techniques to improve lung capacity which is often hindered due to rib dysfunction.
We will apply this approach to how we put our clients on the mat or apparatus and suitable pilates exercises and adaptions. More importantly, the client can take this information and apply it to their daily activities.
Available in Session: 3