December 4th Workshops

3 separate workshops offered on December 4, 2011

STOTT PILATES® Essential Matwork on Stability Cushions™
(10:30 am – 12:30 pm)

Add a new dimension to everyday Matwork routines with the STOTT PILATES Stability Cushions. Traditional Essential-level exercises are presented in a whole new way with the addition of a pair of cushioned disks. The inherent instability of the inflated disks requires even greater activation of the stabilizing muscles of the torso, shoulders and hips. Used alone or together, the Stability Cushions illicit greater proprioceptive awareness and recruit the deep support systems of the whole body while developing greater co-ordination and control. Discover a new way to challenge your clients and take everyday Essential Matwork to another level, providing more variety for your clients and more fun for everyone.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Apply principles of the STOTT PILATES method to Essential Matwork exercises on the Stability Cushions.
  • Understand movement essence and exercise goals as applied to these exercises.
  • Explore how the Stability Cushions can be beneficial to add challenge and variety to Matwork.
  • Learn how the unstable nature of the Stability Cushions challenges stability and control.
  • Continuing Education Credit (CEC's): 0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE

STOTT PILATES® Mini Stability Ball™ (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)

This energizing workout incorporates the 12-inch Mini Stability Ball to create total-body strengthening and conditioning. Exercises will work on improving posture with a major focus on core stability and back mobility while also lengthening and strengthening the surrounding muscles. Keeping in mind the elements of the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles, learn how to add variety and fun to traditional Matwork routines.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Apply STOTT PILATES® Principles to exercises using the Mini Stability Ball™.
  • Use the Mini Stability Ball to challenge balance, stability and control on the Mat.
  • Create variety and challenge while focusing on alignment and movement quality.
  • Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
  • Continuing Education Credit (CEC's): 0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE

STOTT PILATES® Exploring the Arc Barrel (3:30 pm – 5:30 pm)

The Arc Barrel has traditionally been used solely for Pilates training. Now, explore how to utilize the cushioned and curved surface of the barrel to facilitate a unique series of stretching and strengthening moves that will fit perfectly into any conditioning routine. A tremendous cross-training tool, the Arc Barrel can be used to support the torso or the limbs and allow focus on isolating precise movements in individual joints. Then combine and incorporate all of them into an efficient and effective full-body workout. Discover how to position the barrel in a variety of ways to mobilize and strengthen joint structures as well as to increase stability at the core.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to exercises on the Arc Barrel.
  • Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
  • Learn how to use the Arc Barrel for spinal support, torso stabilization, and to add variety and challenge.
  • Learn how to use the barrel for any and all clients.
  • Continuing Education Credit (CEC's): 0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE

COST: Each workshop (2 hours) is $140.00 plus HST, Register by November 25, 2011 and get the EARLY BIRD Price $120.00 + HST per workshop

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