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This workshop offers 3 PMA CECs upon completion and passing of the required quiz.

(Please remember, the PMA accepts a maximum of 12 online CECs toward their bi-annual 16 CEC requirement. Details.)

Description

The Pelvis: the Ilium and the The Sacrum

The pelvis is made up of 2 bones; the ilium and the sacrum. The way in which we organize and stabilize the pelvis can affect the entire body.  Poor mechanics of the pelvis can influence the entire body including the neck, shoulders, spine hip, knee and foot.

This workshop offers teachers a step-by-step understanding of the anatomy of the pelvis, pelvic floor and dynamic stability through Pilates exercises and functional movement such as gait.

Over her years of teaching, Lesley has received many questions from Pilates teachers asking how to teach the use of the pelvic floor. This workshop answers all of these questions by covering a myriad of imagery techniques and exercises ranging from the simple to the complex.

Please note that the work contained in this workshop should never be taught in one lesson and that the use of this information depends on the learning curve of your client.

Objectives

  • Learn how the Pelvis (the ilium and sacrum) are important for back care and other injuries
  • Learn to improve how clients use their pelvis and sacrum in order to improve the use of the core
  • Learn to improve your client's standing and gait


Concepts & Techniques

  • Building better foundations of pelvic movements and floor
  • How your clients neurological patterns prevent good function of the pelvis and posture
  • How to use Pilates equipment to build foundations
  • Understanding the coordination of Pelvis and Sacrum in closed chain exercises.
  • How the Pelvis and Sacrum influence standing
  • Assessment of client’s posture and the influence of it in gait

Props & Equipment Used

  • Balls
  • Mat
  • Reformer
  • Trap/Cad

Workshop Level

  • Advanced
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate


Duration & Access

This workshop is approximately 1 hour long and you have 30 days of access.
(No expiration for Forever Access Members)
 
 

About Lesley Powell

LESLEY POWELL, the founder and director of Movements Afoot, has been a private fitness trainer since 1986. She received her CMA/Certification as a Movement Analyst from the Laban/Bartenieff institute,... Find Out More Other Workshops by Lesley Powell

Student Comments

I enjoyed the quality of the information and especially the use of visual aids and the tactile cues for the client. I especially liked the tape on the front of the pelvis and the use of the sacrum model to show both proper movement patterns and improper movement patterns.

-Rene C

I always enjoy Lesley. She is so great. Wish I could be in New York to work with her personally.

-Joan P

The imagery has helped me with verbal cues for my clients to more correctly engage their abdominals.

-Eve S

Lesley's workshop was really informative and given at a very understandable level. I was skeptical about an online study but this was presented clearly and organized in a matter that was logical and applicable to clients and my own personal practice.

-Jennifer M

I enjoyed Lesley's slow methodical explanations. She made a point to talk in precise terms which went along with her visual and tactile cues. The pelvis is a complex part of our anatomy and Lesley helped de-mystify it.

-Sheri K

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