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Weekend 1:
Return to Life: History and philosophy of Joseph H. Pilates and his method of Contrology.
Pedagogy: Themes, Components to Teaching, How to Observe
Anatomy/Kinesiology: Recognizing bony landmarks.
Technique:
Introductory Level: Fundamentals, Mat, Universal Reformer, Wall and Magic Circle.
Level I (Beginner): Mat, Universal Reformer, Cadillac, High and Low Chairs, Small Barrels and Spine Corrector, Magic Circle, Towel, Standing Foot Exercises, Ped-o-Pul, Hand Weight Series, and Foot Corrector.
Level II (Beginner/Intermediate): High and Low Chairs, Ped-o-Pul, Magic Circle, Wall, Towel, Standing Foot exercises, Hand Weight Series, and Bean Bag.
Weekend 2:
Pedagogy: Conducting an evaluation session; creating and balancing a session, transitioning clients between levels.
Anatomy/Kinesiology: Reading muscular patterning.
Technique:
Level II (Beginner/Intermediate): Mat, Universal Reformer, Cadillac, High and Low Chairs, High and Small Barrels and Spine Corrector.
Level III (Intermediate): Mat, Cadillac, High and Low Chairs, High and Small Barrel and Spine Corrector.
Weekend 3:
Pedagogy: The use of imagery; teaching different types of learners; a teacher's "toolbox" of skills; group teaching; creating a challenge for your clients (increase speed, rhythm, dynamics).
Technique:
Level III (Intermediate): Universal Reformer, Cadillac, and High and Low Chairs.
Level IV (Intermediate/Advanced): Mat, Cadillac, Low Chair, Ped-O-Pul, Magic Circle, Toe Corrector and Magic Square (Head Harness).
Weekend 4
Pedagogy: The art of being a teacher, creating a program for your client.
Anatomy/Kinesiology: Exercises for specific applications, correcting the most common complaints and injuries.
Technique:
Level IV (Intermediate/Advanced): Universal Reformer, Cadillac, High and Low Chairs, and High and Small Barrels and Spine Corrector.
Level V (Advanced): Mat, Universal Reformer, Cadillac, High and Low Chairs, High and Small Barrels and Spine Corrector.
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