Happy participants of the Franklin Method Pelvic Power. Curious about it? Come join us on Happy Spine on May 12, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.

This is indeed an international group, students are from Korea and Vietnam (Switzerland), Instructor Trainers from Hong Kong and Philippines and audited by a former student from Poland.

Register on or before April 20 and you get both workshops of Franklin Method “Pelvic Power” & “Happy Spine” for only $150 USD! If you decide to take only one workshop it costs $90 USD each. After April 20, each workshop costs $100 USD.

Pelvic Power
May 5, 2012, Saturday, 4:00 t0 7:00 p.m.

This workshop focuses on the practical application of imagery techniques to increase the power, alignment and flexibility of the pelvic joints and muscles. To balance the action of the joints we will experience the natural bone rhythms in support of healthy function. This, in turn, will increase the safety of the lower back, knees and feet. Sacral balance is key to the alignment of the spine and legs. We will experience how the sacrum actually moves as a key to understanding and creating efficient, safe movement. Throughout the workshop imagery and language is used that explains the complex subject matter at all levels of experience. Evolutionary logic will provide a fresh and practical understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the pelvis. The participants will leave the workshop with a sense of aligned strength through the pelvic floor, the feet firmly balanced and the spine long and buoyant.
• Experience effortless alignment and balance for the whole body through experiential understanding of the pelvic bones and joints
• Discover and apply the dynamic alignment of the sacrum
• Learn ball and imagery exercises to train and balance the pelvic joints and muscles.

Happy Spine
May 12, 2012,Saturday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Imagery Exercises for a Strong, Flexible and Healthy Spine

The spine is a masterpiece of design containing over one hundred joints and associated muscles and ligaments. How, then, is it possible that so many people suffer from debilitating pain associated with the spine? Complex design requires conscious maintenance. Why do we have a spine in the first place? Why is it shaped the way it is? This workshop will explain spinal evolution, design and function using imagery and simple movement. A new embodied understanding of the spine will allow for all daily movement and exercise to benefit spinal health.

We will learn:

• Exercises to strengthen the intervertebral discs, joints and muscles.
• How the ligaments and discs interact to strengthen the spine
• The rotational and coupled motion dynamics of the spine
• Understand which cues in exercise, Pilates, Yoga and dance support optimal spinal function.

See a rare video of the Classical Pilates with Joseph Herbetus Pilates

Two of VZPS senior instructors started a new page in their life: Khristine Achacoso left for New Zealand and Sheila Zapanta left for Hawaii to start a new chapter in their lives! We will miss them and we at VZPS, wishes them the best! We have 3 additional new instructors who are licensed Physical Therapists to take care of their clients.

Interested in enhancing your knowledge as a Pilates Instructor? Join the Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels course:

HURRY Register on or before and avail of huge discount:
March 27, 2012 and get 20% discount on Course Fee
April 10, 2012 and get 15% discount on Course Fee
April 26, 2012, and get 10% discount on Course Fee

Intensive Cadillac – ICAD

ICAD prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Cadillac. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 125 exercises on the Cadillac Trapeze Table. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn: Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination; How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment; Essential and Intermediate exercises and variations; Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation; Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions; Exercise layering related to effective program design

Prerequisites: IMP or IR or GM + XMP or GR + XRP
Duration: 25 hours class instruction and supervised teaching

Minimum 10 hours observation
Minimum 15 hours physical review
Minimum 10 hours practice teaching

Total: 60 hours
CECs: 2.5 STOTT PILATES; Can-Fit-Pro

Intensive Stability Chair™ – ICHR

ICHR prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Stability Chair. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 63 exercises on the Stability Chair. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn: Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination; How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment; Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation; Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions; Exercise layering related to effective program design.

Prerequisites: IMP or IR or GM + XMP or GR + XRP or CMR
Duration: 15 hours class instruction and supervised teaching

Minimum 5 hours observation
Minimum 10 hours physical review
Minimum 10 hours practice teaching
Total: 40 hours

CECs: 1.5 STOTT PILATES; Can-Fit-Pro

Intensive Barrels – IBRL

IBRL prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Barrels. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 98 exercises on the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn: Effective use of equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity training, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination; How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment; Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation; Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions; Exercise layering related to effective program design.

Prerequisites: IMP or IR or GM + XMP or GR + XRP
Duration: 10 hours class instruction and supervised teaching

Minimum 5 hours observation
Minimum 10 hours physical review
Minimum 5 hours practice teaching
Total: 30 hours

CECs: 1.0 STOTT PILATES; Can-Fit-Pro

These are the group takes their training seriously, but they too know how to have FUN!

The first Franklin Method – Pelvic Power workshop Feb 28, 2012, conducted in Taipei, Taiwan! It is amazing that it coincided with Mr. Eric Franklin’s birthday! Incredible group to be with!

“STOTT PILATES® photography © Merrithew Corporation”

Interested in becoming a STOTT PILATES® Instructor? Join the Intensive Reformer course on April 26 to May 11, 2012.

HURRY Register on or before and avail of huge discount::
March 15, 2012 and get 20% discount on Course Fee
March 26, 2012 and get 15% discount on Course Fee
April 15, 2012, and get 10% discount on Course Fee

This course teaches how to design and instruct Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Reformer workouts in personal or group training settings for a range of clients. While IR may be taken prior to IMP, we recommend completing IMP first. In addition to the general course objectives, you will learn: Effective use of the reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination; How to develop programs for personal and group classes; Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts; Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation; Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions; Theory and practice of postural analysis; Exercise layering related to effective program design; 122 exercises plus multiple modifications

Prerequisites:
Working knowledge of functional anatomy
Minimum 30 hours Pilates classes/workouts
Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness

Duration:
50 hours instruction and supervised teaching
Minimum 10 hours observation
Minimum 40 hours physical review
Minimum 25 hours practice teaching
Total: 125 hours

CECs:
5.0 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro

Beautiful People of my Intensive Mat-Plus in PowerLife Pilates Studio in Taipei, Taiwan