This workshop will incorporate the use of Magic Circle, weights and therabands for an Open level mat class. A lot of material will be covered so come prepared to experience the increased challenge to the Powerhouse when adding a prop distally. A brief review of exercises will be covered but the main focus will be on how to incorporate props into an open level mat class while maintaining a safe yet effective class.

Footwork on the Reformer enlightens us on how our client is feeling and helps guide us on where to go with the work as an instructor. In this workshop, the spotlight will be on this extraordinary exercise but we will also touch on Chair work as well. Come join us as we discuss what we see as teachers and what to look for in our clients.

Come to this dynamic and interactive workshop on marketing and retention tactics that don't require a big budget. Simple yet effective strategies that you can implement right away.

This workshop will focus on reviewing the Beginner Mat exercises and variations. We will work on drills and give you more tools to increase your expertise with the Beginner Mat and also how to begin to layer in a few of the Intermediate Mat exercises. This workshop will be helpful for those teaching mat as well as apparatus sessions. Be prepared to move and practice!

In this workshop we will explore the teaching tools and teaching formulas best utilized when teaching an Open Level Mat Class. Come prepared to teach, move and ask questions!

Joseph Pilates didn't just throw a bunch of exercises together in a row. He placed them in specific order. For a reason. This workshop reviews how each exercise builds off the next. The workshop touches on each exercise in the advanced mat looking at the exercises prior that helped get you there, and what it's preparing you for moving forward. We touch on both muscle recruitment and planes of movement.

Watch, listen, learn and enjoy a session from a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer. Observe her/him in action, bringing years of experience and knowledge into the studio.

Come one, come all - Join us for a Power Pilates Open Mat class. Come ready to move, have fun and be inspired. Experience the "Power Pilates flow."

The Baby Chair, also known as the Arm Chair can pack a powerful punch. Don't let the name deceive you! In this workshop you'll learn some of the basic exercises of this underused and less familiar apparatus. This workshop will have you feeling your secondary powerhouse and opposition in no time!

This workshop addresses the anatomical changes that occur during pregnancy. These changes necessitate a restructuring of the Power Pilates workout; including both mat and apparatus work. Following a brief overview of the physiological effects on the body, the class format is a sequential workout that is appropriate and safe, yet still interesting and challenging for the pregnant client. You will learn the necessary tools to work with this population. An important aspect of this workshop is cueing.

The Spine Corrector, dusty and long forgotten in the corner of your studio, has many great uses. Learn how to incorporate it into your Mat work. You can even give a full class on it! Learn how to use it for "Individual Needs." In addition to the Spine Corrector, we'll take a look at its cousins, the Small Barrel and the Ladder Barrel. Come prepared to work out and have fun!

Develop a method to the madness! Teaching semi-privates sessions can be fun and profitable, but you just need a game plan. Take this workshop and help devise a strategy or strategies that will help you feel at ease, organized and in control when teaching a semi-private session, all the while offering each individual client a sufficient workout.

We will review both beginner mat and wall unit exercises appropriate for a beginner level tower class. You will learn how to organize a beginner level tower class as well as how to make it fun, challenging and safe for all participants. You will experience a beginner level tower class, receive handouts to guide your clients and leave prepared to teach.

Nobody's perfect, right? Right! This class will cover the beginner/intermediate mat exercises with safe and effective strategies and modifications for clients with special needs. We will review specific modifications for low back pain, knee injuries, shoulder pain, neck issues, osteoporosis and pregnancy. Come ready to work out and leave with new tools for your Power Pilates toolkit!

More than the ordinary challenge! In this workshop you will learn or review the Jumpboard exercises suited for advanced clientele. The Jumpboard offers an element of cardio with another challenge for the Powerhouse. Come prepared to move, sweat and have fun!

So many times clients come to us with an idea about what they expect or need in a session even before they've had their first lesson. How do you handle these situations? In this workshop you will learn the importance of listening to what their bodies are telling you versus what their mouths are saying. Of course it is important to hear their words at times, but what's crucial is to see beyond the words and into their bodies. Actions speak louder than their words. This workshop will also help shed light on how the "Individual Needs" portion of a session can become the focus of an entire lesson.

Master the art of structuring a balanced and effective Wunda Chair class. In this session, we'll explore how to sequence exercises that challenge and strengthen the entire body while maintaining flow and rhythm. You'll learn how to incorporate a variety of exercises from fundamental movements to more advanced progressions while ensuring the session remains engaging and accessible for clients of all levels. Additionally, we'll discuss how to adapt the Wunda Chair for special populations, modifications for different body types, and the best ways to manage pacing and transitions. By the end of the workshop, you'll have the skills and confidence to create dynamic and well-rounded one-hour sessions that keep your clients challenged and inspired.

Watch, listen, learn and enjoy a session from a Power Pilates Teacher Trainer. Observe her/him in action, bringing years of experience and knowledge into the studio.

Come one, come all - Join us for a Power Pilates Open Mat class. Come ready to move, have fun and be inspired. Experience the "Power Pilates flow."

We all know that there are more than the advanced level exercises that we practice and teach. We never get to see, let alone practice what is "next." What else is there? The super advanced level exercises! We will be looking at the next steps for many reformer exercises, advanced variations, and some archival finds.