
Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins is teaching in Atlanta, GA
The Upper Body & Back: Critical Components of Successful Extension
May 17, 2:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Upper body strength is a crucial component for healthy spinal extension. This workshop focuses on Pilates exercises that build strength to support extension. Since many Pilates practitioners are women, accessing the upper body and back can be a challenge. We will look at ways to address these issues, explore common missing links in our upper bodies, focus on increasing upper body strength and find more successful extension.
Low Chair Progressions
May 18, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn how to create exceptional Low Chair classes that will stimulate your teaching, as well as inspire, energize and progress your clients. In this workshop we will approach Pilates Low Chair work in the context of dynamic movement and how to truly access the spring. The “optional” low chair exercises are frequently utilized individually, but we will learn to link them together in sequences that create support throughout the structure, develop a foundational connection through the end points, and facilitate spinal resiliency.
Teacher Bio
Kelli’s unique perspective when teaching Pilates comes from early exposure to the world of fitness and from being a competitive swimmer who was skilled enough to participate in the Jr. Olympics. She discovered classical Pilates in 2002 and became so passionate about the method that she enrolled in The Pilates Center Teacher Training Program. After receiving her diploma in 2005, Kelli began teaching at The Pilates Center where she continues to work as an instructor. She is a Master’s Program Presenter, Examiner at TPC, and PMA certified. Kelli is the Director of Education for all of The Pilates Center’s educational programs. She is skilled as a comprehensive instructor on all equipment but has earned a noteworthy reputation for her “killer” chair classes and expertise in working with the upper body. Kelli has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Colorado and continues to broaden her Pilates knowledge by mentoring with master teachers Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel.
Teaching Skills: Supporting Healthy Spinal Extension – Thursday, May 16, 4:00 pm
Movement Skills: Deepening Your Practice on the Wunda Chair – Thursday, May 16, 5:00 pm
Advanced Mat Class – Friday, May 17, 1:30 pm – Get invigorated and warm for our spinal extension workshop with a fast-paced adventure with the advanced classical Pilates repertoire.
Archival Tower Class – Saturday, May 18, 9:00 AM – Explore rarely seen exercises and variations on your favorites, all taken from archival video of Joe’s teaching.
Semi Private with Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins – Thursday, May 16, 3:00 PM or Friday, May 17, 12:00PM
Three-Day Package Investment – $465 includes:
2 workshops (9 hours of PMA credit)
Advanced Mat ClassArchival Tower Class
PLUS FREE BONUSES: Movement Skills & Teaching Skills classes ($50 VALUE)
Two-Day Package Investment – $430 includes:
2 workshops (9 hours of PMA credit)
Advanced Mat Class
FREE Bonus – Archival Tower class ($25 VALUE)
Sponsoring Studio Information
CORE Buckhead
550 Pharr Rd. NE, Ste. 440
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 814-2272
info@coreatl.com
