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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36 hour pilates Mat Certification
Starts May 31st - June 4th 2020
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Please email the director Christy Sanford with a summary of your pilates and fitness experience to be accepted into this certification.
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The cost is 1250$+Tax
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Written and Practical Exam 150$+tax