2014 Workshops and Masterclasses are being held at Lifeworks Pilates in Lennox Head and ION Pilates in Tweed Heads, NSW.
Workshops are 2 hours long at a cost of $60 each (Lifeworks is offering package discounts – see Lifeworks Pilates website for details)
Workshops are 2 hours long at a cost of $60 each (Lifeworks is offering package discounts – see Lifeworks Pilates website for details)
Dav will be teaching a 1-hour advanced Mat class preceding each workshop at Lifeworks Pilates in Lennox Head, from 10:30-11:30. Cost $25.
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5th Feb - Pilates Fundamentals
Lifeworks Pilates, Lennox Head Wednesday 11:45-1:45 7th Feb – Understanding Disc Injury ION Pilates, Tweed Heads Friday 1-3 pm 5th March - Science of Stretching Lifeworks Pilates, Lennox Head Wednesday 11:45-1:45 21st March – Science of Stretching ION Pilates, Tweed Heads Friday 1-3 pm 2nd April - Spikey Ball Workshop Lifeworks Pilates, Lennox Head Wednesday 11:45-1:45 7th May -Into the Core Lifeworks Pilates, Lennox Head Wednesday 11:45-1:45 16th May – Beyond Core Control I ION Pilates, Tweed Heads Friday 1-3 pm 4th June - Science of Strengthening Lifeworks Pilates, Lennox Head Wednesday 11:45-1:45 |
4th July – Pilates Fundamentals
ION Pilates, Tweed Heads Friday 1-3 pm 22rd August - Into the Core ION Pilates, Tweed Heads Friday 1-3 pm 3rd Sept - Pilates Magic Circle Lifeworks Pilates, Lennox Head Wednesday 11:45-1:45 3rd Oct - Spinal Mobility ION Pilates, Tweed Heads Friday 1-3 pm 5th Nov - Spinal Mobility Lifeworks Pilates, Lennox Head Wednesday 11:45-1:45 21st Nov – Spikey Ball workshop ION Pilates, Tweed Heads Friday 1-3 pm 3rd Dec - Understanding Disc Injury Lifeworks Pilates, Lennox Head Wednesday 11:45-1:45 |
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Workshop Descriptions
Pilates Fundamentals
The most important things you need to know to get the most out of your Pilates classes!
Pilates is a dynamic, ever-changing form of exercise that evolves as your body changes. As you progress, revisiting the most basic, essential Pilates movements can be a whole new experience (and quite a workout!) As the Pilates method is based on progressions, it is important that the basic movements are done with accuracy and precision as that will create the foundation for your future skill development. This will be an interactive workshop where you will learn hands-on skills, experience movement anew and have the opportunity to ask questions.
All levels of experience welcome.
Science of Stretching
Pilates exercise has always been renowned for its ability to improve strength and flexibility. By teaching attentiveness to the body we are able to increase awareness of movement and to where movement is blocked. As a Pilates instructor it is necessary to be able to assess which structures may be responsible for causing the restricted movement – be it muscle, fascia, joint, neural tissue or simply neuromuscular patterning. In this workshop we will discuss these contributions to faulty and restricted movement and learn ways to improve flexibility in both the spine and the limbs. We will cover the following topics; Nerve tensioning and mobilization; muscle and fascia stretching; PNF stretching techniques; physiology of stretching; use of breath to facilitate increased mobility.
Spikey Ball Workshop
The use of spikey balls in a Pilates session or as home exercise can greatly improve overall mobility and decrease muscle and fascial tension. Tight muscles, trigger points and tension build-up can be as a result of or contribute to pain and dysfunction in the body and lead to faulty movement patterns.
Proper use of spikey balls have been shown to relieve myo-fascial tension, stimulate mechanoreceptors to promote pain relief and promote local vasodilatation to increase blood flow and promote healing
We will cover the following topics: relevant anatomy and physiology; indications and contraindications; spikey ball techniques; specific spikey ball application for individual body parts.
Into the Core
What is core control anyway? Pilates has always been considered an excellent exercise technique to strengthen the core. We first recruit muscles of core stabilisation to form a stable base from which to work. We then move our trunk and limbs with larger muscle groups to create our everyday functional movements. When our ‘stabilisers’ and ‘mobilisers’ are working efficiently the result is optimal coordinated movement. In recent years, there have been great leaps in knowledge regarding the roles of the Transverse Abdominus and Multifidus muscles and their contribution to core control. We will learn how to palpate a proper contraction of these muscles to make sure they are working efficiently. More recently, there has been an increasing amount of research on the pelvic floor and the contribution of those muscles to core control as well as to movement.
This workshop will also investigate some of the new ongoing research on the pelvic floor and how it relates to Pilates exercise. The following topics will be covered regarding the pelvic floor and other structures of the inner unit: anatomy/physiology; function/dysfunction; cueing and palpation; activating and strengthening, as well as experiential exercises.
Science of Strengthening
Greater strength, power and endurance can be the result of performing Pilates exercise but an understanding of the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal factors which contribute can be invaluable to increase the effectiveness of your teaching. In this workshop we will explore (and experience firsthand!) the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal factors which contribute to increased muscle strength and endurance. The following topics will be covered: The Overload Principle; personal point of overload; muscle fiber types and muscle contraction types.
Beyond Core Control I
Pilates exercise has long been known to work from the ‘inside - out’. We first recruit muscles of core stabilisation (the ‘inner unit’) to form a stable base from which to work. We then move our trunk and limbs with larger muscle groups to create our everyday functional movements.
We will focus on the muscles that we call the mobilisers of the body and will investigate their crucial role in movement as well as in providing more stability and protection for the inner, stabilising muscles and joints. We will look at the body from a ‘muscular slings’ perspective using the concepts of Andry Vleeming and relate them, in a systematic way, to Pilates exercises. We will cover the following topics: The four outer unit muscular slings; basic gait pattern; anatomy/physiology; experiential exercises for the muscular slings.
Pilates Magic Circle
The Pilates Magic Circle is an integral part of the original Pilates repertoire and now has many new and innovative uses. It can be used to strengthen and tone muscles in the core, arms and legs that are not as easy to facilitate with basic Pilates mat exercises. It also adds fantastic stretching opportunities for the muscles, connective tissue and nervous system.
In this workshop you will learn ways to use the Magic Circle to enhance your Pilates experience both in the studio and out. We will cover specific routines for strengthening and toning the abdominal and back muscles, glutes, inner thighs, arms and shoulders, as well as stretching exercises for the hamstrings, IT band, and hip flexors. Also included are exercises for improving spine mobility. Whether you are new to Pilates or a seasoned veteran this workshop will bring an increased awareness and a greater understanding of what Pilates is all about.
Spinal Mobility
One of the keys to health and wellbeing is having a strong and flexible spine. Joseph Pilates said “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” One of the greatest benefits of Pilates exercise done properly is improved spinal mobility. This can result in decreased neck and back pain, improved efficiency of movement, decreased risk of injury and increased power during athletic activities. In this workshop we will learn the basic mechanics of spine movement, both normal and faulty, and explore awareness of how our own spine moves. This will immediately be applied to Pilates exercises that you can do in the studio or at home. This will be an interactive workshop where you will learn hands-on skills and experience movement like never before!
Understanding Disc Injury
This workshop is primarily designed for Pilates instructors who are not rehab professionals, however rehab professionals are always welcome!
These days the “apparently healthy” individual is a rare occurrence. While working in a fitness setting our role is not necessarily to treat clients with acute symptoms of disc injury, however clients with a history of disc injuries are more and more common. This workshop will cover the aetiology of disc injury and progress you through the different stages of exercise and movement to promote healing.
In this workshop we will cover; the intervertebral disc – anatomy and function; disc injury – causes and progressions; Symptoms & aetiology; Management for acute, sub-acute, and post-acute/long term management.
Pilates Fundamentals
The most important things you need to know to get the most out of your Pilates classes!
Pilates is a dynamic, ever-changing form of exercise that evolves as your body changes. As you progress, revisiting the most basic, essential Pilates movements can be a whole new experience (and quite a workout!) As the Pilates method is based on progressions, it is important that the basic movements are done with accuracy and precision as that will create the foundation for your future skill development. This will be an interactive workshop where you will learn hands-on skills, experience movement anew and have the opportunity to ask questions.
All levels of experience welcome.
Science of Stretching
Pilates exercise has always been renowned for its ability to improve strength and flexibility. By teaching attentiveness to the body we are able to increase awareness of movement and to where movement is blocked. As a Pilates instructor it is necessary to be able to assess which structures may be responsible for causing the restricted movement – be it muscle, fascia, joint, neural tissue or simply neuromuscular patterning. In this workshop we will discuss these contributions to faulty and restricted movement and learn ways to improve flexibility in both the spine and the limbs. We will cover the following topics; Nerve tensioning and mobilization; muscle and fascia stretching; PNF stretching techniques; physiology of stretching; use of breath to facilitate increased mobility.
Spikey Ball Workshop
The use of spikey balls in a Pilates session or as home exercise can greatly improve overall mobility and decrease muscle and fascial tension. Tight muscles, trigger points and tension build-up can be as a result of or contribute to pain and dysfunction in the body and lead to faulty movement patterns.
Proper use of spikey balls have been shown to relieve myo-fascial tension, stimulate mechanoreceptors to promote pain relief and promote local vasodilatation to increase blood flow and promote healing
We will cover the following topics: relevant anatomy and physiology; indications and contraindications; spikey ball techniques; specific spikey ball application for individual body parts.
Into the Core
What is core control anyway? Pilates has always been considered an excellent exercise technique to strengthen the core. We first recruit muscles of core stabilisation to form a stable base from which to work. We then move our trunk and limbs with larger muscle groups to create our everyday functional movements. When our ‘stabilisers’ and ‘mobilisers’ are working efficiently the result is optimal coordinated movement. In recent years, there have been great leaps in knowledge regarding the roles of the Transverse Abdominus and Multifidus muscles and their contribution to core control. We will learn how to palpate a proper contraction of these muscles to make sure they are working efficiently. More recently, there has been an increasing amount of research on the pelvic floor and the contribution of those muscles to core control as well as to movement.
This workshop will also investigate some of the new ongoing research on the pelvic floor and how it relates to Pilates exercise. The following topics will be covered regarding the pelvic floor and other structures of the inner unit: anatomy/physiology; function/dysfunction; cueing and palpation; activating and strengthening, as well as experiential exercises.
Science of Strengthening
Greater strength, power and endurance can be the result of performing Pilates exercise but an understanding of the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal factors which contribute can be invaluable to increase the effectiveness of your teaching. In this workshop we will explore (and experience firsthand!) the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal factors which contribute to increased muscle strength and endurance. The following topics will be covered: The Overload Principle; personal point of overload; muscle fiber types and muscle contraction types.
Beyond Core Control I
Pilates exercise has long been known to work from the ‘inside - out’. We first recruit muscles of core stabilisation (the ‘inner unit’) to form a stable base from which to work. We then move our trunk and limbs with larger muscle groups to create our everyday functional movements.
We will focus on the muscles that we call the mobilisers of the body and will investigate their crucial role in movement as well as in providing more stability and protection for the inner, stabilising muscles and joints. We will look at the body from a ‘muscular slings’ perspective using the concepts of Andry Vleeming and relate them, in a systematic way, to Pilates exercises. We will cover the following topics: The four outer unit muscular slings; basic gait pattern; anatomy/physiology; experiential exercises for the muscular slings.
Pilates Magic Circle
The Pilates Magic Circle is an integral part of the original Pilates repertoire and now has many new and innovative uses. It can be used to strengthen and tone muscles in the core, arms and legs that are not as easy to facilitate with basic Pilates mat exercises. It also adds fantastic stretching opportunities for the muscles, connective tissue and nervous system.
In this workshop you will learn ways to use the Magic Circle to enhance your Pilates experience both in the studio and out. We will cover specific routines for strengthening and toning the abdominal and back muscles, glutes, inner thighs, arms and shoulders, as well as stretching exercises for the hamstrings, IT band, and hip flexors. Also included are exercises for improving spine mobility. Whether you are new to Pilates or a seasoned veteran this workshop will bring an increased awareness and a greater understanding of what Pilates is all about.
Spinal Mobility
One of the keys to health and wellbeing is having a strong and flexible spine. Joseph Pilates said “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” One of the greatest benefits of Pilates exercise done properly is improved spinal mobility. This can result in decreased neck and back pain, improved efficiency of movement, decreased risk of injury and increased power during athletic activities. In this workshop we will learn the basic mechanics of spine movement, both normal and faulty, and explore awareness of how our own spine moves. This will immediately be applied to Pilates exercises that you can do in the studio or at home. This will be an interactive workshop where you will learn hands-on skills and experience movement like never before!
Understanding Disc Injury
This workshop is primarily designed for Pilates instructors who are not rehab professionals, however rehab professionals are always welcome!
These days the “apparently healthy” individual is a rare occurrence. While working in a fitness setting our role is not necessarily to treat clients with acute symptoms of disc injury, however clients with a history of disc injuries are more and more common. This workshop will cover the aetiology of disc injury and progress you through the different stages of exercise and movement to promote healing.
In this workshop we will cover; the intervertebral disc – anatomy and function; disc injury – causes and progressions; Symptoms & aetiology; Management for acute, sub-acute, and post-acute/long term management.
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Workshop locations and booking:
Lifeworks Pilates 56 Greenfield Rd Lennox Head, NSW 24 Contact Alison Lucas at: 0415 784 214 [email protected] www.lifeworkspilates.com.au/pilates-classes/workshops ION Pilates 7/24-28 Corporation Circuit Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486 Contact Charlotte Evans at: (07) 5523 1944 [email protected] http://ionosteo.com/ |
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