2-3-4 Day Equipment-based Workshops (12-18-24 hours)
The 7 equipment-based workshops are designed to be an encyclopedic listing of exercise vocabularies associated with each apparatus supported with demonstration of the skill-building exercises essential to achieve and perform full classical form and advanced variations. Specifics of machine set-up, body position and orientation, and detailed movement analyses are discussed. Each Pilates exercise is analyzed from initiation to conclusion noting the intention and direction of the action and any spatial or level changes required in the performance for resolution and return.
Pilates Workshops include:
FOUNDATIONS & FUNDAMENTALS
Elemental Pre-Pilates exercises that develop the skills required to perform the classical mat regimen with safety and accuracy (3 days). Includes useful exercises for observation and assessment and a review of the 9 Pilates Principles. The roots of movement and foundations of it all.
MAT
Pilates Mat forms, the beauty of the basic regimen in a recounting of classical mat forms and expanded variations to challenge the accomplished practitioner (2 days). Additional (1 day) pedagogy for construction of Group Mat for distinct populations and levels.
REFORMER
Universal Reformer forms, variations and uses (4 days). A new look at tradition and the use of the reformer as a diagnostic tool for structural and functional problems (closed kinetic chain). Expanded and evolved forms are also included for fitness and correctives.
BARRELS
Large/ Ladderback, Step/ Humpback, and Half Barrel forms (3days). A broad overview of shared forms in the Barrel System as well as exercises and features particular to each piece of equipment. Exercises concentrate on spinal mobilization and stabilization coupled with large joint range appendage movement.
CHAIRS
Highback/ Electric and Backless/ Wunda Chair exercise forms, variations, and uses (2 days). A comprehensive look at these related but not identical pieces with exercises unique to each. Classical and evolved vocabulary plus the specific vocabulary for the Arm Chair may be included upon request (1 day).
CADILLAC
Trapeze Table forms, variations and uses (4 days). Benefits for corrective exercise and performance enhancement including specialty forms for dance. Classical vocabulary and evolved forms are both deconstructed and integrated into fluid movement.This comprehensive look at traditional exercises includes the classical forms for spring-bar, swing-bar, and trapeze on the table as well as standing exercises off both ends, hanging from the top bars and side rails, and standing on the bed.
SMALL APPARATUS
Exposure to the often-underutilized small apparatus including the Magic Circle, Foot Corrector, Wobble Board, Rotation Discs (arms, legs, spine), “Functional Footprints”, the Toe Corrector, Poles and Weighted Bars, Foam Rollers, Straps, and “Therabands” (3 days).