Premier Pilates & Yoga

You just found out you’re pregnant. Great! Now What? You’ve never exercised a day in your life and eat junk food all day long, but you’re committed to making this the healthiest pregnancy ever. “I can do something for nine months” you think. Maybe. Maybe not. Or, perhaps you’ve been the epitome of exercise–Ms. Fitness, in fact up until now, but you’re way too tired to bother lifting weights, running, spinning and doing every exercise regimen under the sun to make sure that the ‘extra five pounds’ on your five foot ten 124 pound body do not creep back in the next nine months (this actually happened). Or, maybe you’re the consummate yogi, “Yes, I’ve been doing Bikram Yoga six days a week for the last five years. I’m certainly not going to stop now because of this. I must do my Bikram Yoga!”

Having taught Prenatal/Postpartum Yoga to women of all ages for well over ten years, the one thing I’ve noticed is the adaptability of the Human Spirit. Yes, pregnancy is a mix of joy and pain. However, one thing is always certain and made clear from the very beginning. You are no longer in complete control of everything. Control freak? Who are you kidding? The baby is the new boss of everything for the better part of a year (nine months plus). Get used to it, or else. Isn’t life grand?

The general recommendation for pregnancy is that women may continue to do whatever exercise they have been doing previously throughout the pregnancy unless the pre-pregnancy exercise compromises the pregnancy. Bikram Yoga for example is practiced in a heated room of at least 104 degrees. In addition to the fact that (1) pregnancy already causes decreased oxygen supply for exercise, and (2) Pregnancy alters the core body temperature of a woman, practicing yoga in a heated room of 104 degrees would not be good at all. It is thought that an excessive maternal core temperature, especially in the first trimester could impair fetal development. However, there are several Yoga for Pregnancy Classes that are offered in your city that would be appropriate in lieu of Bikram yoga.

Now let’s talk about the cool stuff regarding yoga for pregnancy. One of the benefits of doing a prenatal yoga program is that you practice in a safe, supportive environment. A prenatal yoga program combines yoga, breathwork, pranayama, alignment, sound vibration, basic meditation as well as techniques for all three stages of labor, including learning how to push, to help women feel centered and strong during labor and delivery. A prenatal yoga class, unlike a regular yoga class, uniquely includes both the mother and the baby and helps women to improve their strength and flexility before and after childbirth. Be sure to check that your prenatal yoga instructor is certified and has experience teaching prenatal/postpartum yoga.

Some Benefits Of Doing Yoga While Pregnant

If I had a dime for every expectant mother who asked if working their abdominals would hurt the baby, I would be a millionare by now. While traditional situps are not appropriate for pregnant women, there are safe ways of strengthening the abodominals during pregnancy. Prenatal Yoga will help to strengthen both your abdominal muscles and the muscles of the pelvic floor to aid in your baby’s delivery and restore your own body after delivery. Prenatal Yoga also teaches women how to use yoga for labor and delivery.

Other Benefits of Yoga for Pregnancy:
1. Improves muscular strength, flexibility, alignment and circulation
2. Aids in Digestion
3. Improves Concentration and relaxation during labor
4. Improved Energy levels
5. Alleviates many discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, fatigue, constipation, varicose veins, swelling, pack pain, wrist pain and sciatica
6. Prenatal Yoga increases energy levels and combats depression by using your yoga practice to develop a strong sense of self.

Finally, pregnant women want to be around other pregnant women while pregnant. Taking a prenatal yoga class allows you to meet other pregnant women and build a strong sense of community. Now that you know a few of the great benefits of doing yoga while pregnant, aren’t you excited? Call your local yoga studio today and join the hundreds of satisfied women who have done this before you.

For more information on Prenatal and Postpartum/Mommy and Baby Classes, check out our website at http://www.premierpilatesny.com

NEW YEAR’S DAY YOGA & BRUNCH

Start off the New Year with Yoga and Brunch at Premier Pilates & Yoga. All are welcome!

Brunch Menu: Fruit Juices, NYC Bagels, Cream Cheese, Gluten-free Bread & muffins, Fruit, Bottled Water, Muffins and Cold Cuts.

Sunday, January 1st: 10:00-11:15 am – Yoga, followed by Brunch

Cost: $25 per person Reservations required.

It is both a privilege and an honor to be able to train for, and complete the prestigious NYC Marathon. It is also a testament of one’s courage, endurance, mental preparedness and nerves of steel. The dreaded ‘wall’ that every runner hears about is feared by all and experienced by some. If you have never done the marathon before, the only thing you are thinking about is getting through the entire 26.2 mile course and finishing it in one piece.

Enter Team Brandler: our very own Irina Brandler, together with her husband Harry braved the 2011 NYC Marathon today. It was Harry’s second race and Irina’s first. Needless to say, they rocked it and finished the race — in one piece. Let’s all take a moment of silence and rejoice with them as they pat themselves on the back for a job well done. GO TEAM BRANDLER!

Irina & Harry, 2011 NYC Marathon

Premier Pilates & Yoga’s Advanced System Teacher Training Course presents how to teach Advanced level exercises on the mat and all Pilates apparatus including reformer, cadillac, ladder barrel, high, wunda and arm chairs, ped-a-pull, spine corrector and small barrels, as well as all other small pilates equipment. Students will continue to deepen their understanding of exercise technique, cues, advanced teaching techniques, teaching different types of learners, anatomy/kinesiology, adjusting/partnerning on the equipment, challenging clients, more advanced muscle release and touch techniques, dealing with various special populations including pregnancy and osteoporosis More of Kathy Grant’s work will be covered in this section as well.

Prerequisites: Classical Pilates Intermediate System

Dates: March 1-4, 2012 (winter program); June 26-29, 2012 (Spring/Summer Program)

Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Cost: $2,300

Premier Pilates & Yoga’s Intermediate System Course: Trainees will learn how to teach intermediate level exercises on the mat and all Pilates apparatus including reformer, cadillac, ladder barrel, high, wunda and arm chairs, ped-a-pull, spine corrector and small barrels, as well as all other small pilates equipment. Students will continue to deepen their understanding of exercise technique, cues, imagery, session structure and design, anatomy/kinesiology, modifications, partnerning, muscle release techniques and communication skills for all types of clients.

Prerequisites: Classical Pilates Beginner System

Date: January 19-22, 2012 (Winter Program); and May 24-29, 2012 (Spring/Summer Program)

Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Cost: $2,300

Premier Pilates & Yoga’s Beginner System Course is the first weekend of the Comprehensive Pilates Training and presents how to teach beginner level exercises on the mat and all Pilates apparatus including reformer, cadillac, ladder barrel, Chairs, ped-a-pull, spine corrector and small barrels, as well as all other small pilates equipment. Students will learn the history of Joseph Pilates, as well as various components to teaching the classical pilates method, including the order of exercies, themes, conducting an evaluation session, modifications for chronic pain and injuries, creating and balancing a session and transitioning clients between exercises. Introduction to touch, cues, imagery, session structure and design as well as anatomy/kinesiology will be covered. Additionally Kathy Grant’s work will be introduced.

Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012 – Sunday, April 8, 2012

Time: 9:00am – 6:00 pm

Cost: $2,300

Prerequisites: A Minimum of 25 private of semi-private pilates sessions and 25 pilates mat classes at Premier Pilates & Yoga or an approved studio and each participant should be at an intermediate level of performance. An evaluation session will be conducted to determine eligibility for entry into the program. The cost of evaluation session is not a part of the program price.

This 16-hour comprehensive training is specifically designed for: Yoga Teachers, Teachers of Children’s Yoga or Family Yoga, Fitness Professionals and Childbirth Doulas who want a greater working knowledge of pre-natal yoga. You will learn how to accommodate pregnant women and new mothers who attend your group yoga classes and private sessions. You will also learn how to sequence and teach a Pre-natal Yoga class as well as hands-on work with pregnant women as well as Yoga for Childbirth. Requirements: You must be a certified yoga teacher to attend this training. Acceptance into the training is at the discretion of PREMIER PILATES & YOGA.

Dates: Thursday, February 9, 2012 – Friday, February 10, 2012

Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Cost: $550

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Are you a Pilates Instructor, Yoga Instructor or Personal Trainer with clients who are in pain? Do you have clients who have various musculoskeletal injuries? Do you have clients with decreased range of motion? Stiff, Achy Joints? Tight and Overworked Muscles? Do you work with Athletes, Pregnant women and people with chronic pain and injuries? Have you had a client that no matter what you do, the pain and tightness is still there? Then this course is definitely for you.

This very unique Continuing Education Course will allow Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors to more effectively train their clients by adding a valuable skill to their training repertoire. Participants will learn to do a thorough, integrated assessment on their clients including postural assessment, muscle testing, body alignment techniques and learning read the body clearly. Participants will then learn how to use numerous muscle release techniques to quickly relieve pain, improve joint mobility, muscle function, increase their clients’ wellbeing and strength, and speed up the recovery process if they are injured.

This course is a combination of lecture and experiential practice so be sure to come in very comfortable workout attire as there will be a lot of hands on practice with other attendees. At the end of this course you will be able to implement the techniques learned immediately. A handout will be provided to participants.

This Course is taught by Veteran Personal Trainer, Master Yoga and Pilates Instructor and Teacher Trainer, Certified Yoga Therapist, Thai Yoga Massage/Bodywork Practioner Adriene Ingalls, MA, CPT, RYT500, SYT, who has been teaching Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors for over 15 years and has presented several workshops, Masterclasses and Certifications as well. She has also studied and taught various bodywork techniques for over a decade and her body of knowledge grows every year as she has the privlege of mentoring with many of the top people in these various fields. Adriene’s bio can be found at www.premierpilatesny.com.

Join us at Premier Pilates & Yoga for a fun, experiential learning that will change your clients’ lives as well as your own. ACE and NASM CECs pending

We are offering several Dates due to a strong Interest in this Workshop:

2012 Dates (Choose One):

Saturday January 7 & Sunday January 8, 2012;
Sunday March 11 & Monday March 12, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012 & Sunday May 13, 2012
Saturday July 7, 2012 & Sunday July 8, 2012
Saturday September 8, 2012 & Sunday September 9, 2012
Saturday December 8, 2012 & Sunday December 9, 2012

Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Cost:

Both Days: $350; At Door/Day of Workshop: $400
Early Bird: up to 4 weeks before start date: $300
One Day: $175; At Door/Day of/Workshop: $200

Location:

Premier Pilates & Yoga
200 North Avenue; Suite 6
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Tel: 914-235-1250
www.premierpilatesny.com

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Yoga Therapeutics Training with Adriene Ingalls

With well over 15 years of teaching yoga and yoga therapy Adriene Ingalls is adept in using her knowledge of various yoga styles and yoga therapy to apply alignment principles and various other techniques to aid healing and help you and/or your students deepen your yoga practice, reduce chronic pain and recover from injury. Adriene has worked therapeutically with a wide range of students, from pro athletes to people with chronic pain/injuries to grandmothers. Enjoy this rare opportunity to work with and gain insight from a knowledgeable and expert Certified Yoga Teacher.

Subjects Covered:

Adjustments and release techniques for yoga teachers
Effective One-on-One Techniques
Yoga Related Injuries
Chronic MusculoSkeletal Injuries & Conditions
Yoga Therapy and Yoga Bodywork

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012

Times: 9:00 – 12:30 pm – Lower Body
2:00 – 5:30pm – Upper Body

Cost: $150 for the entire day or $80 for individual sessions

Prerequisites:

Open to certified yoga teachers only.

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Learn multiple skills to approach the postpartum client with this 3- hour workshop, exploring the musculoskeletal changes pregnancy brings, along with the progression and goals of postpartum rehabilitation. Taught by Pre & Postnatal Fitness Expert and Master Pilates Instructor, Adriene Ingalls, this workshop covers abdominal strengthening guidelines, pilates exercises for the post-partum client, diastasis recti evaluation, muscle and ball release techniques for post-partum pain, as well as proper body mechanics for baby care. By course completion, you will be able to safely design an effective exercise program for this special population.

Date: Friday February 17, 2012

Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Cost: $65

Premier Pilates & Yoga
200 North Avenue; Suite 6
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Tel: 914-235-1250
e-mail: info@premierpilatesny.com