FORMAL LECTURE SERIES

The Formal Lecture Series consists of 60 hours of lecture divided into four weekends.  The lectures organize The Pilates method into five levels of technical difficulty.

Students learn the complete technique on all equipment, modifications for individual ability, therapeutic applications, kinesthetic anatomy, and communication techniques.  Also included is how to conduct client evaluations, how to read bodies, how to troubleshoot problems, and how to correct the most common complaints and injuries.

Series Overview

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 Weights Series and Foot Corrector.

Level II (Basic/Intermediate): High and Low Chairs, Ped-O-Pul, Magic Circle, 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.

Techniques:

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 Barrels 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, High and Low Chairs.

Level IV (Intermediate/Advanced): Mat, Cadillac, Low Chair, Ped-O-Ped, 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, High and Small Barrels, Spine Corrector.

Level V (Advanced): Mat, Universal Reformer, Cadillac, High and Low Chairs, High and Small Barrels and Spine Corrector.