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Description

In this fast-paced workshop, Sylvia Byrd-Leitner shares over 70 exercise variations that she has learned and created during her two decades of teaching experience. Some of these variations are meant to add intensity while others are intended to increase body awareness, and they will all challenge your clients to return to the Pilates principles of concentration, control, center, flow, precision, and breathing.

The exercises presented in this workshop can be used a-la-carte; pick and choose what works for you and your clients and use them in your workouts where appropriate. Most of these variations utilize the reformer, but there are also options for the mat using small props as well as the springboard/ trapeze table.

Sylvia’s fun and creative exercises will expand the movement teachers’ toolbox and help you add variety to your classes, keeping your clients challenged, interested, and coming back for more!



Objectives

  • Observe Sylvia teaching dozens of fun, creative exercise variations
  • Explore new ways to challenge your clients
  • Expand your exercise repertoire for all movement levels
  • Add balance challenges to your reformer routines
  • Increase client awareness around common movement patterns
  • Find inspiration that you can put to use in your next Pilates class

Concepts & Techniques

  • Fall recovery
  • Resonant breathing
  • Reducing spring tension to increase challenge
  • Incorporating small props to increase body awareness

Props & Equipment Used

  • Balls
  • Barrel
  • Mat
  • Reformer
  • Rotator Discs
  • Small Props
  • Trap/CadBalls
  • Glider discs
  • Springboard or trapeze table
  • Arc Barrel

**Note: Many variations are presented in this workshop, and alternatives are offered for small props (like glider discs and arc barrel) where appropriate. You will be able to perform the vast majority of these exercises with just a mat and a reformer.

Workshop Level

  • Advanced
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate


Duration & Access

This workshop is approximately 2.5 hours long and you have 30 days of access.
(No expiration for Forever Access Members)
 
 

About Sylvia Byrd-Leitner

I have been teaching for over 40 years. (yikes!) For the most recent twenty-one years I’ve had the pleasure of teaching Pilates.  I have studied both classical and contemporary and hold two compreh... Find Out More Other Workshops by Sylvia Byrd-Leitner

Feedback on Creative Variations for Teacher’s Movement Arsenals by Sylvia Byrd-Leitner

" Love your creativity and adaptability of the exercises. "

Jacqueline S

" Really enjoyed this workshop. Lots of great ideas and clear concise instruction "

Lorraine K

" Looking forward to trying these out on the reformer! "

Rachel A

" Very nice course. Provided a lot of new ideas and options. "

Nancy B

" I loved this workshop! It has given me so many new ways to challenge my clients. The instruction and demonstrations were very clear and overall flowed well. I look forward to taking more workshops by Sylvia Byrd-Leitner. "

Alexis G

" So many great ideas! "

Shelley C

" It was awesome, thank you!!! "

Kelly H

" Sylvia is a masterful teacher and I enjoyed the Workshop. Her variations are easily adapted into any session. "

Hilary F

" Sometimes I get stuck in a rut of teaching the same exercises and need an infusion of creativity. This workshop provided so many great variations to choose from! I like that they can be stand-alone (not meant to be taught as an entire class together) so I can use what works for me and my clients. I'm sure I will go back to this again in the future when I'm in need of some inspiration. "

Parker S

" Great workshop! Lots of fun new variations on the classics... "

Sarah J

" Great class! Lots of great ideas and modifications for a class setting. Love the arc work on the Reformer. "

Gina S

" Fabulous sessions...many ideas, bless you!! "

Gail H

" amazing content, fun variations! "

Jackie W

" Great variations from Sylvia and Terrific job from Alexis! "

Julie T

" This series was amazing. I can't wait to try it out on my clients. Thank you so much for your knowledge and ability to share what you know... I for one am extremely grateful. "

Karen O

" Fun tools to add to my toolkit. Thank you! "

Kate L

" Silvia did an excellent job with cues and pacing. Many of these exercises are perfect for my clients who have a variety of injuries. "

Kathleen H

" As always, Sylvia is a wonder! Love her teaching. "

Darlene K

   

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