Pilates certification courses
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Initiation 101
Pilates Matwork
prerequisites:
- 20 Mat classes
- Anatomy of Pilates text
- BodyMind Matwork video
dates:
February 20th - 22nd 2009
course:
Learn to teach the 25 Classic Pilates exercises by applying the Institute's 16 Fundamentals
initiation 201
Standing Pilates
prerequisites:
- Initiation 101 or Classic Mat teaching experience
- Anatomy of Pilates text
- BodyMind Matwork video
- Standing Pilates® book (Purchase at Amazon.com)
course:
Experience the 10 new Advanced Fundamentals. Finish with 21 of the Classic mat exercises reconfigured to Standing Pilates®. These sequences require an evolved technique use of the deeper core muscles of the pelvic floor, transversus abdominus and multifidus (third level).
initiation 301
Advanced Pilates Solutions: Matwork
prerequisites:
- Initiation 101
course:
A weekend course that teaches all of the advanced Pilates Matwork and variations to extend repetory. Using Third Level concepts and cueing we explore why certain bodies are not able to perform advanced exercises and how this can be addressed so that more clients gain proficiency. Finally, we analyze what is complex movement and why this challenge is necessary for functional movement.
concentration 101
Equipment Certification
A 10 week course (450 hours) to certify in TheMethod® Pilates
prerequisites:
- completion of Initiation 101
- 10 private apparatus sessions
- Institute Membership
course:
Learn to teach the original exercise protocols on the Reformer, Cadillac, and Pilates Chair. Apprenticeship, practice and assistant teaching during and following the course. A written and practical exam is required for final certification.
concentration 201
Standing Apparatus Exercises
A 1-day course to focus on functionality integrating the Third Level of Pilates technique.
prerequisites:
- Pilates apparatus teaching
- Anatomy of Pilates
course:
Standing Pilates exercises transferred to the Reformer, Cadillac, and the Chair, created to focus on function, and emphasizing balance. Teaches the Third Level of technique which finds deeper connections in the pelvis, back, legs and feet while decreasing effort and increasing ease. Teaches you how to create new exercises on your own. This is the course to take Pilates teaching to the future.
concentration 301
Rehabilitation Protocols
Using a practical case-study format, this is 2-day course that teaches how to train clients with impairments and injuries based on the concept that alterations in muscle performance are the underlying cause. Focuses on healthy joint movement and correct muscle action.
prerequisites:
- Pilates Protocols manual
- appartus Certification
course:
Suggested and contra-indicated exercise protocols for: Rotator Cuff Disorders, Shoulder Instability, Frozen Shoulder, Scoliosis, Adaptive Muscles Changes, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Piriformis Syndrome, Bursistis, Hip Replacement, Knee/Leg Disorders, Patellofemoral Syndrome, Meniscal Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Plantar Fascitis, Inversion Ankle Sprains, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis.