Explore the anatomy and biomechanics involved in the normal healthy functioning of the shoulder girdle and discuss some of the interruptions that can occur and exercise progressions to restore optimal function in this lecture/demo. First, the available ROM and typical movement patterns of the shoulder girdle are broken down analyzing scapular movement, humeral movement and relevant muscular action. Next, address some common abnormal or dysfunctional movement patterns. And finally, discover exercise progressions to rebuild normal muscle action and movement patterning as well as shoulder girdle exercises that can challenge and prepare for specific activities and enhance performance.

This three hour lecture demonstration workshop will help participants develop a greater depth of understanding of the information that can be learned from a postural analysis and specifically how it pertains to the shoulder and cervical spine. We will go beyond the basics and examine the interconnections between the regions of the body. Specific pilates exercises and programming pertaining to the findings will be discussed throughout the workshop. Participants must have taken an essential level anatomy and postural analysis prior to enrollment.

Finally, challenge yourself and your clients with plyometric and proprioceptive exercises for  return to sport and functional activity. In this workshop, we will look at the kinematics of throwing and overhead activities and use exercise progressions to develop upper body strength, mobility and control.

This workshop is designed for instructors who have completed Intensive or Comprehensive Mat-Plus training. It will help instructors with group instruction skills to they can teach group matwork safely while keeping classes upbeat and motivating. It covers how to conduct an orientation class specifically for clients entering group mat classes and includes 10 pre-designed Essential through Intermediate workouts for a group environment. These workouts incorporate small equipment and cover a variety of intensity levels. Following this workshop, instructors are eligible to take the Matwork exam of the Group SPX curriculum. This workshop can also be used to extend an instructor’s exam date by six months.

*$200 tuition fee plus $80.95 in materials (includes mat manual and support materials manual).

The Stability Ball™ is the perfect tool to use with prenatal clients and adding resistance with the Flex-Band® exerciser delivers a safe and effective workout for moms-to-be. In this interactive seminar, apply the most current medical information, exercise guidelines and research available on pregnancy and movement to innovative STOTT PILATES® exercise adaptations. Learn programming concepts for teaching small groups and private clients specifically in the second trimester. Discuss anatomical and physiological changes, risk factors and movement considerations and leave with strategies for building new prenatal programs as well as enhancing those already in progress.

Learn how to add further challenge to the Foam Roller routine with this second-level workshop. Using the roller’s unstable nature and reducing the base of support will increase challenge to strength and balance and motivate clients and classes alike. Learn to create programs with added intensity and variety while maintaining safety and cueing effectively.

This workshop is designed to help participants prepare for the written and practical examinations in both mat and reformer. Includes a review of all skills needed to teach the basic principles, conduct an excellent workout and pass the written examination.

Provide maximum challenge and movement variety to an intermediate to advanced-level workout with the Stability Ball™. Discover innovative exercises that challenge upper and lower body strength, core stability, balance and control. By alternating body parts holding or being supported by the ball, the unstable nature of this tool will stimulate dynamic stabilization and proprioception. Any client will realize the benefits of incorporating this fun and powerful workout.

This workshop is designed for instructors who have completed Intensive or Comprehensive Mat-Plus training. It will help instructors with group instruction skills to they can teach group matwork safely while keeping classes upbeat and motivating. It covers how to conduct an orientation class specifically for clients entering group mat classes and includes 10 pre-designed Essential through Intermediate workouts for a group environment. These workouts incorporate small equipment and cover a variety of intensity levels. Following this workshop, instructors are eligible to take the Matwork exam of the Group SPX curriculum. This workshop can also be used to extend an instructor’s exam date by six months.

(Participants must already have Complete Mat Manual and Support Materials Manual).

Zero in on common trouble spots with the precision of STOTT PILATES exercises. Use this targeted routine to gain greater tone, strength and body confidence. Incorporate the foundational concepts to target arms and shoulders, as well as legs and buns in a workout that will keep clients coming back for more.

 

This course is designed for instructors who have completed our Intensive or Comprehensive Reformer training.

Enhance your group instruction skills enabling you to safely teach a small group reformer session while keeping the class upbeat and motivating. You will also learn an orientation class designed specifically for clients who are entering group reformer classes. Instructors will leave ready to teach twelve pre-designed Essential through Intermediate workouts in a group environment, as well as a number of plyometric exercises performed on the Jumpboard. Following this course, students are eligible to take the Reformer exam of the Group SPX stream that tests group training knowledge and skills.

(Participants must already have Essential & Intermediate Reformer Manuals and Support Materials Manual).

This three hour workshop will focus on the biomechanics of the hip and knee and how they inter-relate with each other. After a brief anatomy review, participants will learn proper axes of movement and joint mechanics, muscle recruitment patterns and how improper mechanics create specific symptoms. All this information will be applied to working with a client in a pilates setting.

This seven hour workshop is divided in two parts. The three hour gait analysis workshop will look at the theory and mechanics involved in gait and running. There will be a formal presentation describing the inter-relationship of the lower extremity and spine during gait. This section will help participants analyze a gait assessment and interpret their findings in relationship to teaching pilates. During the second four hour gait assessment section, we will practice gait analysis by looking at video clips and assessing individuals.

This seven hour workshop is divided in two parts. The three hour gait analysis workshop will look at the theory and mechanics involved in gait and running. There will be a formal presentation describing the inter-relationship of the lower extremity and spine during gait. This section will help participants analyze a gait assessment and interpret their findings in relationship to teaching pilates. During the second four hour gait assessment section, we will practice gait analysis by looking at video clips and assessing individuals.