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Comprehensive Pilates Teacher-Education Program Workshops Subscribe to our E-zine for Updates and Workshop Notifications
	Teacher-Education Program Workshop Series <-- Best Deal If you want to teach Pilates...This is the education you need to become a comprehensively trained Pilates Instructor- Full Course 8 weekend Series. This 8-weekend series of workshops is designed to cover the repertoire of the Pilates system for matwork and equipment. Emphasis is placed on understanding the underlying principles of Joseph Pilates' philosophy for movement and health, core concepts, efficient movement, teaching techniques for seeing, spotting, and cueing, and learning how to develop safe and effective Pilates exercise programs. By completing this Pilates Teacher Education Program you'll be a comprehensively trained Pilates Professional with the knowledge and skills to successfully pass the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) National Certification Exam and enjoy a long & rewarding career helping others improve their whole-body health with Pilates. Learn More about the 2006 Spring and Fall Series Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Education Workshops...
	Teacher Education Program Matwork Series This 3-weekend series of workshops is designed to cover the repertoire of the Pilates Matwork. Emphasis is placed on understanding the underlying principles of Joseph Pilates' philosophy for movement and health, core concepts, efficient movement, modifications & progression, teaching techniques for seeing, spotting, and cueing, and the development of safe and effective Pilates Matwork programs for individual or group class instruction. *Learn More...*
	Teacher Education Program Intensive 1: Breathing Basics, Posture Principles, Fundamentals I, Basic Matwork This course is designed to teach the Basic Pilates Matwork exercises and more..Its a combination of four separate workshops and will include: Breathing techniques, Posture Awareness, Fundamental "pre-Pilates" exercises for functional stabilization, alignment, and proper muscle recruitment, 22 Basic Matwork exercises with modifications and guidelines for working with special populations, guidelines for teaching, cueing, and spotting clients, and an outline to teach a Basic Mat class. *Learn More...*
	Teacher Education Program Intensive 2: Fundamentals II, Intermediate Mat This course is designed to teach the intermediate Pilates' Matwork exercises and is the second in a 3-part series of Intensive Matwork Training. *Learn More...*
	Teacher Education Program Intensive 3: Fantastic Feet, System Training Part One This course is designed to teach the Beginning equipment exercises developed by Joseph H. Pilates. The course will include exercises on various apparatus that may include: the Reformer, Cadillac, Electric Chair, Low Chair, Ladder Barrel, Small Barrels, Weights, Wall and Circle. Guidelines for modifications, teaching, cueing, spotting, as well as learning how to design workout programs will also be addressed. *Learn More...*
	Teacher Education Program Intensive 4: System Training Part Two The course will include exercises on various apparatus that may include: the Reformer, Cadillac, Electric Chair, Low Chair, Ladder Barrel, Small Barrels, Weights, Wall and Circle. Guidelines for modifications, teaching, cueing, spotting, as well as learning how to design workout programs will also be addressed. *Learn More...*
	Teacher Education Program Intensive 5 : Magic Circle Matwork, Foam Roller Favorites, Advanced Matwork [This Intensive is a combination of 3 separate workshops] *Learn More...*
	Teacher Education Program Intensive 6 : System Training Part Three, P.T. Lecture: Special Considerations for Exercise & Pilates Program Development The course will include exercises on various apparatus that may include: the Reformer, Cadillac, Electric Chair, Low Chair, Ladder Barrel, Small Barrels, Weights, Wall and Circle. Guidelines for modifications, teaching, cueing, spotting, as well as learning how to design workout programs will also be addressed. *Learn More...*
	Teacher Education Program Intensive 7: System Training Part Four, Fantastic Feet, Medical Lecture: Exercise Precautions for Clients with Health-Related Problems This course is designed to teach the Intermediate/Advanced equipment exercises developed by Joseph H. Pilates. The course will include exercises on various apparatus that may include: the Reformer, Cadillac, Electric Chair, Low Chair, Ladder Barrel, Small Barrels, Weights, Wall and Circle. Guidelines for modifications, teaching, cueing, spotting, as well as learning how to design workout programs will also be addressed. *Learn More...*
	Teacher Education Program Intensive 8: Auxiliary Equipment, Special Topics, & Review The course will include exercises on various apparatus that may include: The Ped-O-Pull, Foot Corrector, Finger & Toe Tensometers, Neck Tensometer, Pinwheel, & Magic Circle. Guidelines for modifications, teaching, cueing, spotting, as well as learning how to incorporate exercises into workout program design will also be addressed. *Learn More...*
2006 Special Interest Workshops Subscribe to our E-zine for Updates and Workshop Notifications
	Breathing Basics Workshop - Learn a series of exercises designed to help you understand and become more efficient with your breathing habits. Proper breathing techniques can help improve posture, increase lung capacity, and assist with both movement & stabilization principles. Begin to explore & increase awareness of muscle firing patterns, and learn how to incorporate breathing into efficient movement habits. *Learn More...*
	Posture Principles for Health Workhop - Begin to increase your posture awareness. Identify posture problems and find solutions to help your clients learn how to stand and sit taller. Begin to see the importance of good body alignment, and how poor posture can contribute to injury. Knowing what to look for when standing & seated can assist you in selecting the most appropriate exercises (Pilates or traditional) to help your clients improve their posture quickly and safely. *Learn More...*
	Fundamentals I Workshop - Lay the groundwork for good alignment and efficient movement with these “pre-Pilates” exercises and fundamental concepts for proper joint mechanics. The basic fundamental exercises help increase body awareness with movement and can help you teach your clients how to find and feel the right stuff. Learn basics for breathing, strengthening the pelvic floor, spine stabilization, spine movement – flexion, extension and rotation, and hip flexion as applicable to the basic Mat exercises. Learn More...
	Fundamentals II Workshop- Continue learning ways to teach good alignment and efficient muscle recruitment for your Pilates workouts. Fundamentals II will introduce “pre-Pilates” exercises that can help you progress clients into intermediate and advanced mat and equipment work. Use these exercises to prepare and teach more advanced concepts for spine movement and stabilization, awareness of proper shoulder mechanics, increased rotator cuff strength, and hip extension. Pre-requisites: Fundamentals I and knowledge of the basic Pilates matwork exercises. Learn More...
	Magic Circle Matwork - Learn a variety of ways to make your workouts more challenging. The Magic Circle can be used to improve both strength and flexibility. Take your workout to a new level as you learn different ways to incorporate use of the circle with the basic & intermediate mat exercises that you already know. These fun & challenging options will give you new ways to motivate & progress students, keeping them coming back to class. Pre-requisites: Strong beginner, preferably intermediate level Pilates students. Learn More...
	Fantastic Feet! Workshop - Learn a series of exercises to stretch & strengthen your toes, arches, ankles, and lower legs. The Fantastic Feet!™ exercises can help you improve your posture from the ground up. Learn More...
	Shoulder Mechanics Workshop - Tired of neck & shoulder tension? Want to learn how to move your arms correctly? Learn the difference between shoulder stability and mobility. The mystery of good shoulder mechanics explained in an easy to understand format with lots of exercises to help you identify what you need to do to maintain good support while pushing, pulling, lifting, throwing...moving the arms. Learn More...
	Foam Roller Favorites - The Roller is great for improving core strength and balance. Learn exercises for a total body workout. Good for the beginner, and still challenging for an intermediate/advanced level student. These are great exercises to learn and practice at home! Learn More...
	The Spine Corrector - Our spine should flex, extend, twist and side bend, moving free and easy in all ranges of motion. Learn how the Spine Corrector can assist you in improving strength, flexibility, and overall health. Learn More...
2006 Special Topic Lectures Subscribe to our E-zine for Updates and Workshop Notifications
	P.T. Lecture - Special Considerations for Exercise and Pilates Program Development -- Learn More...
	Medical Lecture - Exercise Precautions for Clients with Health-Related Problems -- Learn More...
Dianne Miller Workshops - 2006 Schedule. Click below for details
	Dianne Miller - Review: Fundamental Concepts for the Trap Table - This preparatory workshop will include: Concepts & terminology review for functional body alignment; Pelvic Floor; Flexion & Extension of the spine in movement & stabilization; Active & Passive rotation of the spine; Femoral head placement in the hip socket; Basic shoulder mechanics as it relates to the Pilates repertoire. Prerequisites: Experienced students & teachers, who have knowledge of the Pilates System including Matwork & Reformer, and are confident with the exercises at a strong intermediate level. Additional knowledge of the Trapeze Table/Cadillac work is helpful but not required. If you have not worked with Dianne Miller previously, this workshop is required for enrollment in the 3-day Trapeze Table workshop.
	Dianne Miller - 3 Day: Trapeze Table/Cadillac Workshop - This workshop will cover the repertoire for the Trapeze Table as found on the PMA Certification Examination. Focus will be placed on the exercises from the perspectives of functional movement, optimal structural alignment, and the primary intent of each exercise. The Trapeze Table exercises will be related to each other, and also to the larger Pilates repertoire. Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts, and/or prior attendance in Dianne Miller’s Module workshops.
	Dianne Miller - PMA Certificate Exam Study & Review - This review course will help lay the groundwork for study to pass the PMA Certified Pilates Teacher exam and will include: Concepts & terminology review for functional body alignment; Anatomy & Planes of movement; Posture; Special Considerations; Scope of Practice; and, History. Prerequisites: Experienced Pilates teachers and apprentice/interns who are ready to prepare for, and pass the PMA Certified Pilates Teacher exam.
	Dianne Miller - 3 Day: Pilates Auxiliary Equipment Workshop - This workshop will cover the full Pilates repertoire as it is defined for the newly developed Pilates Method Alliance Pilates Certification Exam including: The Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, plus auxiliary equipment: Bean Bag, Finger Corrector, Toe Corrector, Foot Corrector, Pin wheel, Ped-0-Pull, Magic Circle, and Head Harness. Prerequisites: Prior attendance in Dianne Miller’s workshops. (Please contact Centerworks, if you would like to attend and are unsure if you meet the pre-requisite requirements)

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