Vertical Intensive

Get ready to sweat and feel totally exhilarated. Packed with new exercises, this workshop will provide you with a totally dynamic dimension to Pilates-based conditioning. You will be "on your toes" all weekend and your sense of balance will get a real workout. Our studio clients love the infusion of standing exercises into mat classes and really feel the benefits to overall core and lower body strength. All of a sudden a mat class at any level kicks up a notch, hearts start pumping and legs get a quiver!

You Will Learn
• 29 Foundation Exercises
• 34 Intermediate and Advanced Exercises
• In-depth Analysis of Leg Alignment
• Sensory Exercises
• Cueing Techniques
• Movement Principles From R. Laban and H. Godard
• Framework for Vertical Classes

2010 Dates in Toronto
October 22, 23

2011 Dates in Toronto
October 21, 22

Hours
Friday 10:45am to 6:45pm
Saturday 1:00pm to 6:00pm

Cost
$505 CDN (course tuition, manuals)

Prerequisites
Anatomy in Motion
Mat Work Foundations
Mat Work Classics and Innovations

CEC’s
14

2011 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios
March 11, 12, (Fri/Sat), Living Well Pilates , Oakville

July 16, 17, (Sat/Sun, 10:30am to 5:30pm), Pilates in Guelph , Guelph

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40 for information on Affiliate Studios.

Neurophysiology of Pilates

Our nervous system is a vital underpinning to our daily movement and function and yet it remains the most elusive and least understo od of the bodily systems.
The nervous system is our information superhighway that controls all the information that we take from our environment and integrates it into meaningful functional movement. Through the manipulation of sensory input we can effect a change in the structural organization of the nervous system and thus how we move. In this way, the brain’s structure becomes the information that it receives.

This 2-day workshop is based on the latest research on the brain and how it can adapt and change its structure in response to information. You will gain a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system as well as the system pathways responsible for both perceiving our environment and moving within our environment.

An appreciation of the neurological underpinnings of movement will help your cuing become more powerful in order to affect the responses you want in your clients. You will also learn how to design exercises that better access the nervous system to facilitate improved motor control and awareness.

2010 Dates and Times in Toronto
November 20, 21
Saturday 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm to 7:00pm

2011 Dates and Times in Toronto
February 26, 27
Saturday 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm to 7:00pm

November 19, 20
Saturday 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Cost
$385 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

CEC’s
14

2010 Dates and Times at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios

September 25, 26, (Sat/Sun, 10:30am to 5:30pm), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

2011 Dates and Times at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios

September 24, 25 (Sat/Sun, 10:30am to 5:30pm), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40 for information on Affiliate Studios.

Master Classes for Success

Interactive, immediate and hands-on learning are the key elements of this course. Teachers-in-training expand their knowledge base and skill set needed for long term success in this field. Technical, observational and customer relationship building skills are addressed so that you leave with an arsenal of tools to draw on in diverse work environments and with a varied clientele. We focus on key aspects of what it means to be effective, educational and truly dynamic as a Body Harmonics Mat Work Certified Teacher. Includes discussion, experiential exercise and class formatting, practical application and personal feedback.

2010 Date for Spring in Toronto

Sunday June 20, 10:00am to 5:00pm

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Cost
$145 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

Prerequisites
Anatomy in Motion
Mat Work Foundations
Mat Work Classics and Innovations

Therabands™ & Weighted Balls

Learn more than fifty exercises, each one focused on creating connections through the core of the body via the limbs and then back again. Our theoretical framework focuses on shoulder girdle and hip mechanics. The amazing part is how the resistance of the Therabands and Weighted Balls can actually create better range of motion while building strength. Leave with another set of tools to  create that incredibly fine balance between support and range of motion in the ball and socket joints so their connection and interdependence with the core of the body is efficient and clear. Resistance training never felt so good.

2011 Dates in Toronto
TBC
Please call Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ext 40 if you are interested in a private tutorial.

Hours
N/A

Cost
$260 CDN (course tuition, manual)

CEC’s
7

2011 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios

May 14, (Sat), Living Well Pilates, Oakville

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40 for information on Affiliate Studios.

Stability Balls & Foam Rollers

Simple, portable and inexpensive, stability balls and foam rollers add challenge and depth to all your Pilates mat classes. You will learn more than fifty exercises that build from simple to complex and from relatively stable to extremely unstable. Equipped with both conceptual and kinesthetic understanding you will leave this workshop ready to teach core stability and balance training in a way that engages the body from every plane and from and every direction. You will leave knowing how to work from centre to periphery and vise versa to create integration in the core of the body.

2011 Dates in Toronto
Friday April 29

Hours
10:40am to 5:30pm

Cost
$264.50 CDN (course tuition, manual)

CEC’s
7

2010 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios
November 14 (Sun, 10:30am to 5:30pm), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

2011 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios
January 21 (Fri), Living Well Pilates, Oakville

November 13 (Sun, 10:30am to 5:30pm), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40 for information on Affiliate Studios.

Magic Circle™ & Swivel Discs

This workshop combines the old and the new with over ninety exercises to explore. The Magic Circle™ is one of Joseph Pila tes’ original pieces of portable equipment and is a marvellous tool for rebalancing and creating both deep and superficial support in the ball and socket joints and up the midline of the body. The Swivel Discs are a modern addition to the Pilates mix of small apparatus and are unsurpassed in terms of refining muscle recruitment and enhancing neuromuscular re-patterning at all the major joints of the body.

2011 Dates in Toronto
Friday October 7

Hours
10:40am to 5:30pm

Cost
$245 CDN (course tuition, photographic exercise guides)

CEC’s
7

2011 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios
May 28 (Sat, 10:30am to 5:30pm) Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40 for information on Affiliate Studios.

Rebounding (on mini-trampolines)

Some scientists conclude that jumping on a mini-trampoline is possibly the most effective exercise yet devised, especially because of the effect rebounding has on the lymphatic system. The body is subject to gravitational pul ls ranging from zero to three times the force of gravity, depending on how high the person is rebounding. Unlike jogging on hard surfaces which puts extreme stress on certain joints such as the ankles and knees eventually damaging them, rebounding affects every joint and cell in the body equally. As low-impact cardiovascular training with the added bonus of direct benefits to the lymphatic system, Rebounding is a safe and effective way to round out participants’ conditioning needs.

2010 Dates in Toronto
Sunday May 9

Hours
10:00am to 2:00pm

Cost
$99 CDN

CEC’s
3.5

Breathing Mechanics

How we breathe affects everything we do. As an event it can be both unconscious and conscious. And, as one of the guiding principles of Pilates, breathing is integral to building bodies that move with ease and integrity. This workshop provides you with the biomechanical and physiological underpinnings of this vital process. Theory crosses over to experience as you explore several ways to breathe to enhance function of both the respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. Throughout the day we will work interactively to interpret different faulty breathing patterns, how these affect movement and posture and ultimately how to help reverse them for optimal function.

2010 Dates in Toronto
Friday, November 26

2011 Dates in Toronto
Friday, November 25

Hours
10:40am to 5:30pm

Cost
$195 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

CEC’s
7

Foot & Ankle

“Feet First” should be our motto! See the foot and ankle in 3-D. Develop a functional understanding of foot/ankle movement mechanics for elastic rebound, how the arches of the feet work optimally and what the cause and effect is when they break down. We will also spend time learning to observe major postural deviations in the foot and ankle that lead to postural problems in the entire skeleton. Try some super simple reconditioning exercises that produce profound results...you get to experience them firsthand so you can take them back to share with your clients.

2011 Dates in Toronto
Friday May 6

Hours
10:40am to 5:30pm

Cost
$195 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

CEC’s
7

Hip & Knee

The hip and knee are intimately connected in terms of movement mechanics, our sense of equilibrium and very often movement impairments. Using 3-D visuals and an array of exercises designed to provide ease of movement and appropriate support in these weight -bearing joints, we will focus on integrating the legs into the pelvis and torso for optimal function.

2010 Dates in Toronto
This course is not offered in 2010. Please call Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ext 40 if you are interested in a private tutorial or dates for 2011.

Hours
N/A

Cost
$195 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

CEC’s
7

Shoulder Complex

The Shoulder Complex is exactly that - complex! We start with both a visual and experiential review of the shoulder region that will increase your skills of observation and assessment. You will learn to identify postural deviations, imbalances and timing incongruities that are often the root of issues in the shoulder and neck area. You will learn simple exercises that help to integrate the shoulder complex into the torso for better overall support and dynamic movement.

2010 Dates in Toronto
This course is not offered in 2010. Please call Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ext 40 if you are interested in a private tutorial or dates for 2011.

Hours
N/A

Cost
$195 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

CEC’s
7

Posture & Gait Analysis

In this two-day intensive workshop you will analyse posture and gait mechanics from both a structural and functional perspective. We start with an overview of archetypal “ideal” and “faulty” postures and review the structural underpinnings of each. We observe posture in three distinct ways so you leave with a dynamic understanding of how to observe your clients when they stand or sit. We move from there into an analysis of human gait that traces our patterns of ambulation form our feet, up through our legs and hips, into the pelvis and up the length of the spine into the shoulders. Based on the Spinal Engine theory of Gracovetsky, this workshop helps you see gait mechanics as a whole body experience. Your power of observation and your understanding of how movement is integrated as we walk will expand dramatically. You will leave with a completely new way of seeing bodies in motion and a new repertoire of simple exercises that have profound effects on both our postural patterns and gait mechanics.

2011 Dates in Toronto
April 9, 10

Hours
Saturday 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Cost
$385 CDN

CEC’s
14

2010 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios

Nov 4, 5 (Fri/Sat, 10:30am to 5:30pm), Pilates in Guelph, Guelph

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40 for information on Affiliate Studios.

Myofascial Lines of Movement

Drawing on the historic and contemporary frameworks of les chaines musculaires, Anatomy Trains, and GDS, this workshop helps you navigate several different conceptions of myofascial lines in the body, from a movement education perspective. We put these lines of movement to work in a practical framework of Pilates-based exercises that help optimize the functioning of key lines of movement that criss cross the body. The overall objective is to help instructors see systemic patterns for movement in the body followed by a review of key exercises to target each one.

Recommended Text
Anatomy Trains by Thomas Myers

2011 Dates and Times in Toronto
February 11, 12

Hours
Friday 10:45am to 6:45pm
Saturday 1:00pm to 6:00pm

Cost
$385 CDN (course tuition)

CEC’s
14

Handedness & Scoliosis

Deviations in the curves of the spine can impact our movement mechanics in a variety of ways. In this workshop we focus on the determinants of handedness (being right handed or left handed) and different manifestations of scoliosis. You learn the characteristics of these patterns and how they affect posture and muscle activation throughout the body. We then apply this knowledge to the Pilates context to determine effective exercise protocols. You leave with fresh observation skills and a new paradigm of understanding spinal mechanics and their influence on both structure and function. In addition, you will have more analytical tools with which to make informed exercise choices. 

2010 Dates in Toronto
Friday November 19

2011 Dates in Toronto
Friday June 10

Friday November 18

Hours
10:40am to 5:30pm

Cost
$195 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

CEC’s
7

Mighty & Mysterious Psoas

Central to the body, the psoas is considered by many to be the muscle of integration between the legs, pelvis and spine. Over the course of this workshop we will explore how the psoas affects posture and alignment and how it acts as antagonist unto itself. You will learn how to work with this elusive muscle to help restore optimal function from the centre of the body outwards.

2011 Dates in Toronto
Friday March 25

Hours
10:40am to 5:30pm

Cost
$195 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

CEC’s
7

Ethical Touch

Expert touch and hands-on feedback is a defining feature of a sophisticated teacher of movement in any of the somatic fields. Learn to “listen with your hands” so feedback becomes two-directional. Gain experience observing and assessing opportunity for meaningful and assistive touch. Become sensitized to how a body yields and awakens with hands-on feedback and guidance.

2011 Dates in Toronto
TBC

Hours
10:40am to 5:30pm

Cost
$195 CDN (course tuition)

CEC’s
7

Pilates for Pregnancy

This workshop combines the latest research into Pregnancy and Exercise. You will learn about the physiological changes that a pregnant woman experiences and how to support these with a Pilates-based conditioning program. The “how to’s” of modifying Pilates for the specific needs of pregnant women will be our major focus and you will leave with a clear understanding of what to do at each stage of pregnancy. We will pay special attention to the birthing muscles, common complaints and contraindications so you leave with the confidence to teach women at every stage of pregnancy.

2011 Dates in Toronto
Friday April 8

Hours
10:40am to 5:30pm

Cost
$274.95 CDN (course tuition, manual)

CEC’s
7

2010 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios

Nov 20, (Sat), Living Well Pilates, Oakville

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40 for information on Affiliate Studios.

Pilates for Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis

Who is our demographic in Pilates classes and studios across North America? 75% of our participants are women between the ages of 30 and 60. This presents an interesting challenge because much of the Classical Pilates Repertoire is contraindicated for this very population and can actually put women at risk for fracture and exacerbate the risk factors associated with Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis.

This workshop is packed with current information and analysis of these conditions and a detailed map of how to manipulate the Pilates repertoire to make it bone safe and very effective for building bone density. You will leave equipped with the tools to work proactively with the specialized needs of people with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

2010 Dates in Toronto
Saturday October 30

2011 Dates in Toronto
Saturday June 18

Saturday October 29

Hours
1:00pm to 8:00pm

Cost
$195 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

CEC’s
7

Pilates For Men

Men - the untapped market. When they get Pilates they love it and become totally committed. But so few men actually try Pilates and stick with it.

In this workshop we look at key ways to communicate so Pilates makes sense and feels impactful to our male clients. We zero in on key exercises and sequences that draw men to attention and make them realize the powerful connection Pilates can have to the activities they love to participate in. Whether they are weekend warriors, true athletes or back pain sufferers, men have been underrepresented in our classes and studios for too long and are missing out on the profound benefits Pilates offers them. We also look at some of the typical challenges men face in a Pilates class and trace these to biomechanical characteristics unique to men.

2011 Dates in Toronto
Friday January 21

Hours
6:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost
$99 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

CEC’s
3

2010 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios
September 10, (Fri), Living Well Pilates, Oakville

2011 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios
September 9, (Fri), Living Well Pilates, Oakville

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40 for information on Affiliate Studios.

Pilates For Golfers

A natural fit, Pilates can help anyone looking to improve technique and add power to his or her swing. Using video, you will learn to analyse the static and dynamic phases of the golf swing and then how to address each with specific Pilates-based exercises. You will leave with user-friendly workouts that your clients can try on and off the course.

2011 Dates in Toronto
Friday March 11

Hours
6:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost
$99 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

CEC’s
3

2011 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios

May 21, (Sat), Living Well Pilates, Oakville

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40, for information on Affiliate Studios.

Pilates For Runners

This workshop reviews efficient and inefficient running techniques and their effects on stride, endurance and injury prevention. You will leave with simple techniques and exercises sequences that will allow you to zero in on and effectively address the challenges your clients face as they hit the pavement. Your running clients will run taller and stronger with a stride that is longer and more fluid.

2011 Dates in Toronto
Friday February 25

Hours
6:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost
$99 CDN (course tuition and syllabus)

CEC’s
3

2011 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios

May 21, (Sat), Living Well Pilates, Oakville

Please contact Elaina Morin at 416-537-0714, ex 40, for information on Affiliate Studios.

Arcs & Barrels

In this two day workshop you will be introduced to the lesser known trio of Pilates equipment: the Ladder Barrel, the Spine Corrector and the Arc Barrel. We will start with a framework to understand how these pieces work and how they enrich conditioning on the Mat and other equipment. A review of key barrel exercises follows so you can conceptualize how to use the more than 130 barrel exercises in your Pilates setting. What defines the Barrels as unique is how they support the body and encourage an “opening up” front to back and side to side without compromising form.

Dates for 2012
TBA

Cost
$385 CDN (course tuition)
$185 CDN (materials)

CEC’s
14

Post Rehab Protocols Intensive

Experienced teachers this is for you! We go in-depth into these three issue-laden areas of the bod y to sort out a set of best practices for each. Key workshop elements include Functional Anatomy, Assessment, Client Intake, Critical Reflection and a Step-by-Step Program Design with innovative exercises using mat, small props and Pilates equipment. A key workshop for any teacher searching for new ways to observe movement patterns and targeted exercises beyond the Pilates repertoires to use with clients managing postural or biomechanical impairments.

2010 Dates in Toronto
Shoulder: September 11, 12 (Sat, Sun)

2011 Dates in Toronto
Spine: February 5, 6
Hip: May 14, 15
Shoulder: September 10, 11

Days and Times
Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm to 8:00pm each day

Cost
$995 CDN (Spine, Hip, Shoulder)
$385 CDN (each individual course)    
$120 CDN (course materials)

CEC’s
14 (per course)

2010 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios

October Intensive at Living Well Pilates, Oakville
Spine: October 2, 3
Hip: October 15, 16
Shoulder: October 22, 23

2011 Dates at Affiliate Teacher Training Studios

October Intensive at Living Well Pilates, Oakville
Spine: October 1, 2
Hip: October 15, 16
Shoulder: October 22, 23