We will review both beginner mat and wall unit exercises appropriate for a beginner level tower class. You will learn how to organize a beginner level tower class as well as how to make it fun, challenging and safe for all participants. You will experience a beginner level tower class, receive handouts to guide your clients and leave prepared to teach.

Learn how to incorporate this multi-faceted and useful tool, the Theraband into a mat class; for a fun and challenging workout! This course offers many different ways to use the Theraband during a classical Intermediate/Advanced Mat class. We will go over multiple ways to use the band for each exercise: we will show you how to apply the Theraband to give support and to create awareness, we will demonstrate how to use the band as a tool to challenge by adding resistance to the mat class, and finally we will give you some tips on how to take some exercises to another level.

Get those brand new clients off the ground and running! This workshop talks about many topics pertaining to those new clients. Those "how to handle" moments ranging from a newcomer that says they have prior experience, an open level mat class with a brand new person with some physical issues, benefits to a Beginner Mat versus an Open Mat and many more.

This workshop is geared to help you teach elderly clientele how to utilize the classical Pilates method effectively. As Joseph used to say, "You are only as old as your spine is flexible." We will discuss some common injuries, weaknesses, and limitations of our older clientele, and learn how to challenge and advance them while playing it safe and still having fun.

This workshop addresses the anatomical changes that occur during pregnancy. These changes necessitate a restructuring of the Power Pilates workout; including both mat and apparatus work. Following a brief overview of the physiological effects on the body, the class format is a sequential workout that is appropriate and safe, yet still interesting and challenging for the pregnant client. You will learn the necessary tools to work with this population. An important aspect of this workshop is cueing.

Joseph Pilates created his equipment in an attempt to help open, align and challenge the body. As familiar as we are are with the mat, Reformer and Cadillac; we often underutilize or even forget about his smaller creations. During this workshop you will learn how to use the Foot Corrector, Toe Corrector, Magic Square, Bean Bag, Breath-a-Cizer, Pedi-Pole as well as the Jumpboard created by NASA.

Teaching a client who has Osteoporosis presents so many challenges. What can they do? What shouldn't they do? Which exercises are supportive and which exercises should be avoided? In this workshop you will learn how to create and develop a simple workout that makes sense and can evolve as the client builds strength and skills. We will discuss what osteoporosis is and what movements are contraindicated so you can safely teach and advance your clients. The exercises taught in this workshop can easily be adopted for special case clients who need a modified workout or for healthy elderly clients.

The coronavirus has changed the way we teach our pilates clients - ready or not, studios are now online. Learn how to plan and safely teach private apparatus sessions online from a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer experienced in remote teaching. What clients can be safely taught? What technology is needed? How can you use the Teaching Toolkit to keep clients engaged from a distance?

Learn how to integrate these useful props into your mat class or create a Pilates on the Ball class-great for Pilates Studios and Health Clubs. See how the use of various ball props can literally help place the beginner/intermediate student's center of gravity in their core, while challenging the advanced student with additional resources. Come prepared to workout and flow.

Online mat classes are here to stay. With online classes, you can reach a worldwide audience from the comfort of your home or studio. Learn what technology you need to teach online, how to use verbal cueing to support clients, and ideas for keeping your clients coming back for more.

In How to Teach an Open Level Reformer Class, discusses and demonstrates strategies to keep the class flowing at the appropriate level including variations and modifications. The strategies are then put together in a 45-minute example class!

How do we know when to modify an exercise? When the purpose of the exercise is not being achieved, how can we as instructors, use our Present Time Consciousness to make decisions about what version of the exercise is best for the client? In this workshop, we will review modifications at the beginner level as well as some extra creative modifications for your beginner mat classes!

During this workshop you will learn the methodology behind creating a full session on the Wunda Chair. This workout is suitable for advanced clients only. Come prepared to move!

This workshop will focus on reviewing the Intermediate Mat exercises and variations. Learn how to challenge an intermediate student by utilizing intermediate and some advanced level exercises. This workshop will be helpful for those teaching mat as well as apparatus sessions. Be prepared to move and practice!

Special cases, injuries, extreme imbalances: this is the next level of understanding injuries or special needs and how to work with them. We'll explore the importance of the Beginner System and of understanding the primary powerhouse first, then how to adapt these concepts when special cases present themselves. We will focus on lower back issues.