Pilates Essentials Mat

Instructor Certification

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This course involves an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates. Taught in our downtown Halifax studio, it consists of learning, practicing, and teaching Matwork Foundations. Students should have a good understanding of the pilates repertoire before taking the course. Students will learn to design and teach a pilates matwork class (or private) based on a postural assesment. These Pilates matwork fundamentals have been proven to reduce injury, create better alignment and  increase overall balance to the body by building core stabilization.

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You will learn:

Proper Breathing

Pilates Mat Class Design Principles

Postural Assesment

Foundation and Intermediate exercises

Small equipment modifications and exercises to enhance your program

Cueing Techniques

Class order and programming for a group setting.

Modifications for specific populations

History and background of Joe and Clara Pilates

How to design and teach a safe and effective Pilates Mat Class using visual, verbal, and hand on techniques

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