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Enhance the Mat | $39.00 USD Register Now |
$29.00 USD
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Description
Enhance the Mat is a practical course intended to simplify complex concepts through the use of small props. We will explore use of studio accessories, such foam roller and various balls, to enhance and inform traditional Pilates exercises and biomechanical concepts. Learn how and when to choose various props, and build a repertoire of exercises for in-studio or at-home practice.
The exercises and techniques presented will be immediately useful, as you learn to balance the time you spend instructing with the time spent empowering your students to feel ownership of their improvement through self-discovery.
Objectives
- Introduce participants to a range of common props and accessories often utilized in Pilates studios
- Learn how choosing specific props will develop or enhance various aspects of traditional exercises
- Explore how an exercise can be adapted to multiple apparatus to alter the goal and focus of the exercise
- Build a repertoire of exercises to be used in client sessions or to be given as homework
Concepts & Techniques
- Organization of the body in both static and dynamics activities for optimal efficiency of strength and movement
- Specific mechanics of the Pelvic Girdle, Shoulder Girdle, and Spine Teaching techniques to inspire personal discovery and kinesthetic learning for your clients
- Indentification of patterns that inhibit efficient movement
Props & Equipment Used
- Mat
- Balls
- Small Props
Workshop Level
- Advanced
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Duration & Access
(No expiration for Forever Access Members)
About Jennifer Zumann
Student Comments
Featured Student Feedback
" This workshop was not only enhancement on the mat but also a deepening awareness of movement. I really liked the different props used in relationship working out the different areas of body areas and function. Again feeling and expanding a deeper awareness as you are being challenged with the different props. I look forward to building a class program for my clients and like the fact of giving homework with some of the exercises. All the instructors are so great in explantation and cueing. "
Lisa T
" Great training, Jennifer. I really liked the link with the anatomy illustrations to demonstrate what was happening within the body. Lots of new exercises for me to try out with my own clients and a real sense of fun too. "
Karen R
" I like the way the fundamentals are addressed in so many different ways using the props "
Deborah P
" Wonderful and creative exercises with great direction. "
Deanna N
" Great workshop lots of new material to integrate into classes "
Alison W
" Wonderful cueing. Creative use of props. Great focus on alignment and integration. "
Stacey D B
" Fun and informative class... "
Christina J
" I got several new ideas for my mat clients. The props help to challenge some classical movements which my students like. "
Linda L
" Thank you for giving me more ideas and stimulating me to think about variety and how to do it properly! "
Johannes L
" Great exercises! This is my first workshop that I have ever purchased online - will be back. Thank you. "
Courtney C
" Excellent tools. Lots of new stuff for me that I will be using with my students! "
Gianine D