Join the world's premiere educator of classical Pilates for our Virtual Continuing Education Conference featuring Teacher Trainers from across the USA in workshops designed to enhance your teaching expertise and deepen your understanding of classical Pilates.
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 | Before Beginner Mat: Accessible Pilates w/ Bethanie Buckingham
What do you do when a client is not ready for the beginner system? Learn how to work with prepilates clients, creating safe & effective workouts that allow for progression. We'll discuss how to modify & adapt the pilates method for a prebeginner. The workshop emphasizes the importance of building strength, flexibility, and body awareness gradually, using modifications and progressions that support each individual’s unique starting point. By the end, teachers will gain valuable tools to guide new practitioners through the initial stages of their Pilates journey, ensuring they feel confident, supported, and empowered in their practice. |
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 | Special Cases: Reformer w/ Bethanie Buckingham
How do you design reformer sessions for clients with real world bodies? We'll review several special cases and how to adapt and substitute reformer exercises for an effective, safe, and fun workout. Pre-requisites: Open to all instructors. |
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 | How to Teach Group Apparatus Classes w/ Amie Cunha
Group classes require a different approach than private and semi-private sessions. In this workshop, we'll discuss the adaptations needed to teach fun & effective group classes on the Tower and Reformer. Learn how to cue and progress students appropriately for a fun, challenging, and safe workout. |
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 | Creative Choreography w/ Bethanie Buckingham
Stuck in a pilates rut? Learn how to design fun, challenging sessions for your intermediate and advanced clients that will keep them coming back for more. Pre-requisites: Open to all instructors. |
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 | Creative Mat Choreography w/ Gali Fitoussi
Keep your mat sessions fresh and interesting! It's easy to forget how many interesting variations there are within the mat order. You'll leave this workshop with new ideas on how to challenge & excite your clients. Pre-requisites: Open to all instructors. |
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 | Focus On: Endings w/ Jenny Powell
A good ending will keep your clients coming back for more! Finish your sessions strong with an purposeful and interesting ending. Pre-requisites: Open to all instructors. |
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 | Building Flexibility Through Pilates w/ Christine Nowicki
Learn how to utilize the pilates method to increase flexibility in your clients. We'll discuss which exercises help to stretch muscles & increase range of motion safely. Pre-requisites: Open to all instructors |
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 | Beginner System Review w/ Daniel Gaouette
In this workshop, we will review the technique and details of the basic system exercises of the beginner level, with a focus on the goals of each exercise. We will also cover what common issues to look out for and how to address them. This is great way to review the Beginner System on the apparatus. Pre-requisites: Open to all instructors. |
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 | What We See in Footwork w/ Daniel Gaouette
Footwork on the Reformer enlightens us on how our client is feeling and helps guide us on where to go with the work as an instructor. In this workshop, the spotlight will be on this extraordinary exercise but we will also touch on Chair work as well. Come join us as we discuss what we see as teachers and what to look for in our clients. Pre-requisites: Open to all instructors and clients.
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 | Challenging & Keeping the First Time Client w/ Meaghan Maxwell
You got a new client in the door - now what? Learn how to design a session that allows you to assess your client's needs while providing a workout that has them wanting to come back. We'll also discuss the business side of things - introductory offers, sales tips, and follow up to build a relationship with your new clients. Pre-requisites: Apparatus Teachers |
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 | How to Format an Advanced Wunda Chair Workout w/ Alexis Dugdale
In this workshop, we'll discuss different options of how to format a challenging Wunda Chair workout for an advanced client. We'll talk through and look at ideas to create thoughtful progression for strong clients. Pre-requisites: Open to all instructors. |
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 | Build to Mat w/ Aubrey Johnson
The first part of the Pilates Method (Contrology) developed by Joe Pilates was the Mat Work. The Mat Work can easily be considered some of the most challenging work within the Pilates Method when done correctly and also the most accessible. The Mat Work is like the Litmus Test of the Method. With only a mat, your body at any given moment, and gravity working together, the truth behind your strengths and weaknesses is revealed. In this workshop you'll discover why it's important to bring your clients back to the mat on a regular basis. You'll learn how the mat builds upon itself and also guides you to the best equipment to use to help support and enhance your clients' needs. Pre-requisites: Open to all instructors. |
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 | Reformer Progressions w/ Cheryl Turnquist
Utilize your reformer to the max! We'll explore the full spectrum of reformer exercises from beginner to advanced levels. Learn how to effectively progress clients through the reformer repertoire. We will review key exercises, provide modifications for different skill levels, and discuss special cases such as working with clients with injuries, postural imbalances, or other unique conditions. This workshop will equip you with the tools to safely and confidently guide clients through their Pilates journey, ensuring they receive a challenging yet sustainable practice tailored to their individual needs. |
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 | Safety First! w/ Cheryl Turnquist
Master proper Pilates apparatus set up to ensure optimal client safety and session effectiveness. Refine your skills and gain confidence in guiding clients through successful Pilates sessions with accurate apparatus set up. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching expertise and ensure your clients' well-being and progress. Pre-requisites: Open to all instructors. |
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 | The Ideal Semi Private w/ Cheryl Turnquist
Let's review the ideal semi private session. Learn how to conduct a safe, effective session for two clients of different levels. We'll discuss the order, spotting, safety, and more. Pre-requisites: Open to all instructors. |
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