Premier Pilates & Yoga

In this workshop you will learn a very “hands on” way to work with special populations on the Wunda Chair and the challenges and modifications that are needs for these groups. Focusing on breathing, mobility and stability work in the various stages of pregnancy and also the adaptations that are needed with some of the issues in the ageing process. Working with plus-sized clients will also be adressed on the wunda chair. A comprehensive outline will be provided for you to take back and use immediately with your clients.

Date: Friday, May 25, 2012; September 7, 2012

Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Cost: $75

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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.

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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 May 4, 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

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This Comprehensive Authentic Pilates Mat Training is ideal for aspiring pilates instructors, fitness trainers, personal trainers and bodyworkers. In this course you will learn the entire Classical Pilates beginner and intermediate mat repertoire. Participants will become fluent in teaching all the beginner and intermediate mat exercises and the Classical Pilates Beginner and Intermediate mat sequence. You will also learn how to teach the exercises safely as well as pre-pilates exercises, modifications for varying abilities and injuries and the anatomy related to each exercise. Most importantly, you will leave the course knowing not only how to do and teach each exercise but also why. The six classical pilates principles will be emphasized together with teaching a dynamic, energizing and flowing class.

Exams include a 50-minute practical test on the Beginner/Intermediate level Sequence as well as a take home written Exam.

2011 Dates:

May 5-7, 2012
June 1-3, 2012
July 27-29, 2012
September 21-23, 2013
November 30-December 2, 2012

Prerequisites: Attend a minimum of 15 classical pilates mat classes prior to the weekend.

Length of Program: 3 days; 27 hours

Price: $1,050 Early Registration – up to three weeks before course start date: $950 (save $100)

Hours: Friday through Sunday: 8:30am – 6:30pm

Pricing includes: Pilates Mat Training Course Manual, weekend training, exams and one retest, if necessary.

Please note: There are NO refunds for course fees. For more details, contact Premier Pilates & Yoga – 914-235-1250 or e-mail: info@premierpilatesny.com