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October 4, 2024 – 4 Hour Virtual – Movement Learning

The Progressive Pilates virtual workshop module one, Movement Learning will be live cast, with virtual attendees having dedicated time to ask questions and participate. All attendees must participate in the Q&A segments to receive their certification. Every two hours, we will give the in-person students a 15 minute break.  During that break, Sean will address any questions and comments that the virtual students have entered into the comment section.

Curriculum

A NEW ERA – Workshop introduction and discussion regarding how to learn to look at movement and exercise from the joints not the exercise. Understanding spring tension and body length and mass.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT TEACHER – Learn how to get down on your students level, explore movement, use your movement experience, and apply that to your teaching skills.  Asking questions positively impacts your teaching.

MAGIC CIRCLE CONCEPTS – How to create pressure on the circle from the lats, pecs and abs rather than squeezing with the hands.

MAGIC CIRCLE IMPLEMENTATION – Take the Magic Circle concept and apply it to various exercises.

AXIAL ELONGATION – Discuss the importance of how Axial Elongation impacts the spine, posture, breathing and abdominal contraction.

BREATHING – How to use breath as a tool not a rule and the importance of offering various breathing techniques. Experience abdominal techniques that apply to real life as well as Pilates.

JOINT MECHANICS PART I – Deconstruct: Teaser + Elephant.

JOINT MECHANICS PART II – Deconstruct: Hip Bridge.

DA VINCI MOVEMENT PART I – Introduction to the teaching concept of spine length through practical application and understanding how to always reach toward the outer aspect of the circle, rather than into the circle.

4 Hour Method Concepts Workshop is recognized with 4 continuing education credits according to the guidelines set forth by the National Certified Pilates Teacher Program, formerly the Pilates Method Alliance.

October 4, 2024

Friday:12 PM – 4 PM
Studio: Ecore Fitness

For multiple reservations, please email the full names and email addresses of the attendees to sean@seanbergara.com for attendance and certification.

October 5, 2024 – 6 Hour Virtual – Movement Learning

The Progressive Pilates online workshop module two, Movement Learning will be live cast, with virtual attendees having dedicated time to ask questions and participate. All attendees must participate in the Q&A segments to receive their certification. Every two hours, we will give the in-person students a 15 minute break.  During that break, Sean will address any questions and comments that the virtual students have entered into the comment section.

Curriculum

DA VINCI MOVEMENT PART II – Take foundational Pilates spine flexion exercises and learn how to apply the Da Vinci circle of movement.

DA VINCI MOVEMENT PART III – Take foundational Pilates spine extension exercises and learn how to apply the Da Vinci circle of movement.

TWO WAYS TO MOVE – SPINE ROTATION – Discover the two ways to move regarding spine rotation. Learn various pelvic and trunk rotation exercise and variations.

VARIATIONS

PROGRESSION: develop to a higher, better, or more advanced stage

  • Increase the challenge, i.e.: alter the spring tension.
  • Increase duration length, i.e.: change from reps to timed duration and repeat the exercise in sets of two or three.
  • Add a strength component, i.e.: add dumbbells to foot work.
  • Add opposite arm/leg movements, i.e.: supine arm series, do shoulder extension on one arm and elbow flexion on the other with one a single leg stretch.
  • Add a balance challenge i.e.: go from two legs kneeling to a kneeling lunge position or place a balance pad under the foot during standing hip stretch.
  • Add additional movement i.e.: single leg pelvic rotation to bridging.

REGRESSION: return to a former or less developed state.

  • Take the basic exercise and move to a more stable environment, i.e.: feet in straps; leg circles, instead of having the legs long-lever arm, shorten the lever arm and omit the straps and hold the knees and do knee circles.
  • Decrease the challenge, i.e.: instead of standing side splits on the reformer, move to the floor and do standing floor splits with one knee on the carriage and hand on foot bar.
  • Alter the duration length, i.e.: instead of 10-12 reps all at once, break the reps down and rest between three-four reps or only preform a few reps and circle back around after completing a few other exercises to allow the body to recover.

MODIFICATION: make partial or minor changes, make it less extreme.

  • Increase the level by altering the foundation, i.e.: single limb movement and abducted (moving a limb distal to increase core challenge) Tendon Stretch with one hip abducted or Elephant with one leg off the carriage or hip abducted.
  • Decrease the level by altering the foundation by moving from kneeling to seated, i.e.: perform chest expansion seated on a long box or move from Standing Elephant to knee stretch series.
  • Add a prop for support, i.e.: place a ball between the legs during supine arm series to close the chain between legs.

SHORT BOX SPRING-SIDE – Explore movement + cover setups, program flows and class formats.

SHORT BOX FRAME– Explore movement + cover setups, program flows and class formats.

NO SPRINGS – Explore movement + cover setups, program flows and class formats.

FLOOR EXERCISES – Single + dual straps – seated floor box – standing – kneeling.

6 Hour Movement Learning Workshop, is recognized with 6 continuing education credits according to the guidelines set forth by the National Certified Pilates Teacher Program, formerly the Pilates Method Alliance.

October 5, 2024

Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Studio: Ecore Fitness

For multiple reservations, please email the full names and email addresses of the attendees to sean@seanbergara.com for attendance and certification.

October 6, 2024 – 6 Hour Virtual Athletic Pilates

The Athletic Pilates workshop will be live cast, with virtual attendees having dedicated time to ask questions and participate. All attendees must participate in the Q&A segments to receive their certification. Every two hours, we will give the in-person students a 15 minute break.  During that break, Sean will address any questions and comments that the virtual students have entered into the comment section.

Curriculum

PROPS + TOOLS – Finding the right tools for athletic reformer classes is the most important difference between a traditional and an athletic class. Knowing what tools and how to use them defines a great athletic class.
SET-UP + INCLUSIVITY

PRINCIPLES VS. GIVING JUST A WORKOUT
Be sure that each student understands that athletic workouts must always apply the Pilates principles.

HARD DOESN’T ALWAYS MEAN EFFECTIVE
Keep the focus on giving a consistent well-rounded class vs. trying to make it super tough all the time.

LOUD MUSIC VS. MEDIUM AND WHEN THEY ARE APPROPRIATE
When you need your voice to teach, be sure the music is low. When you are wanting to set a pace and the exercises are foundational moves, not high-level, raise the volume to set the class vibe.

SPRING TENSION
Offer each student the option to experience spring tension.  Allow them to discover what “medium” is, then increase or decrease tension from there.

WHY TIMING OVER COUNTING IS IMPORTANT
Time durations allow students to work within their fitness level and abilities. Every student may have different goals and using a timer, can help with feeling successful.

HIGH LEVEL MOVEMENTS AND FAST PACE NOT SUSTAINABLE
Be sure that when you choose an exercise that is unstable, always find adequate rest periods between sets. Trying to prolong the set durations with multiple variations is unsustainable and potentially problematic.
PROGRAM CLASS FORMATS – Learn Sean’s four program formats and how to create various classes, depending on what your target focus is.
ATHLETIC EXERCISE OVERVIEW – Discuss training muscle groups and how stabilizing movement and why timing over counting is valid.
UPPER BODY CLASS PROGRAMMING – Explore multiple exercises, programming types, set ups and program your first athletic class.
LOWER BODY CLASS PROGRAMMING – Explore multiple exercises, programming types, set ups and program your second athletic class.
FULL BODY CLASS PROGRAMMING – Explore multiple exercises, programming types, set ups and program your third athletic class.
CIRCUIT TRAINING – Take multiple exercise and learn ways to build a circuit class.

6 Hour Athletic Pilates Workshop, is recognized with 6 continuing education credits according to the guidelines set forth by the National Certified Pilates Teacher Program, formerly the Pilates Method Alliance.

October 6, 2024

Sunday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Studio: Ecore Fitness

When you register, save your username and password to access the virtual workshop.  All registrations will receive an email two weeks prior with the online link, the necessary information along with the digital manual, notes, etc.

For multiple reservations, please email the full names and email addresses of the attendees to sean@seanbergara.com for attendance and certification.

ROTATOR CUFF DUAL LOAD

This method episode focuses on training the rotator cuff with a dual load. The ankle cuff is positioned around the bicep and attached to the reformer rope, to offer a secondary load. The Theraband is used for rotation while the ankle cuff is used as a load on the joint. You’re never going to look … Read more

Continuing Education

Online + Live Courses for Pilates Teachers Seans courses are designed to inspire, support your teaching and give you tools to succeed. PROGRESSIVE PILATES & ATHLETIC REFORMER Elevate your teaching skills and enhance your knowledge with Sean’s super engaging workshop. Learn from his new and creative exercises, ranging from exciting progressive reformer exercises to his … Read more

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