Pilates for the Hypermobile Client with Sheri Long

Working with clients with hypermobility can be a real challenge for Pilates instructors. Learn how to work with these clients in a workshop, Pilates for the Hypermobile Client with BASI Pilates faculty Sheri Long on Wednesday 27th of June, 2018.

This four hour workshop is a very practical and informative event teaching you skills on how to work with the Hypermobile client. You do not have to be BASI qualified to participate – the workshop is open to all schools.

Sheri Long is travelling from LA to come bring her years of experience and wonderful teaching skills to us.  We’re very excited to welcome Sheri back to our studio in Dublin and can’t wait to share her great info with you!

Followed by a two hour Marathon Mat Class.

 

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Meet our visiting instructor…Kiki Vance

This is part of our Meet Our Visiting Instructor Series where you get to read about some of the visiting teachers and educators to our studio.

Meet Kiki Vance, lecturer with art-of-motion.

Kiki is teaching the first of our 2018 Anatomy Trains in Motion courses in our studio here in Dublin.

What have you been up to recently?

Diving deeply into teaching the Myofascial Slings approach to movement, raising my daughter who is 5, keeping busy with a full practice of classes and clients in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.

How long have you been a movement teacher / educator and what inspired you to become one?

I’ve been studying movement via dance since I was very young, came to movement systems via Pilates in the early 90’s. Some of the most notable experiences that piqued my curiosity when I was in my teens were movement re-patterning sessions with a practitioner who was trained in a dance related release technique. It was long ago, and she may not have even told me the source of what she did with me but it helped me realize how magical the body is. I have been exploring movement and hands-on therapies my whole adult life, including Pilates, Gyrotonic, KMI (now called ATSI), among many others! The inspiration is in the miracle we walk around in every day, the body is complex but offers such grounding in that we HAVE one….it can simplify the complexities we face in our lives. Even injury/physical challenge can bring inspiration ofer an opportunity for us to realize how or perceptions can change, most of my deepest learning has come from injuries along the way.
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Meet our visiting instructor…Julia Pietersma

This is part of our Meet Our Visiting Instructor Series where you get to read about some of the visiting teachers and educators to our studio.

Meet Julia Pietersma, BASI Pilates Faculty and Lisa Lambertiteacher in The Pilates Clinic in Wimbledon, London.

Julia teaches on our BASI Comprehensive and Mat Teacher Training Courses, as well as providing regular workshops, mentoring and events hosted in our studio here in Dublin.

What have you been up to recently?

I have been travelling with my family in New Zealand, enjoying seeing the sights of North Island, hiking and exploring and enjoying the wonderful scenery and outdoor lifestyle.

How long have you been a Pilates teacher and what inspired you to become one?

I have been a Pilates teacher for 9 years. I first tried Pilates with my mum and dad and went on to study Human Movement Science at the University of Pretoria. As part of the course I was offered the chance to do my Mat course with BASI and I have been in love with all things Pilates ever since.

What’s your favourite Pilates exercise? Why?

The Pelvic Curl. This exercise can be cued to feel every single part of the body with such intensity.
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Meet our visiting instructor…Emily Odoire

This is part of our Meet Our Visiting Instructor Series where you get to read about some of the visiting teachers and educators to our studio.

Meet Emily Odoire, Emily OdoireBASI Pilates Faculty and Educator. Emily teaches on our BASI Comprehensive and Mat Teacher Training Courses, hosted in our studio here in Dublin.

What have you been up to recently?

In the last couple of months I have taught the BASI Comprehensive Teacher Training Course (CTTC) in London and Paris.

I also run a Pilates studio in Balham, London and enjoy the juggle of my two boys and French Bull dog, busy happy times!

How long have you been a Pilates teacher and what inspired you to become one?

I have taught for 17 years however practiced Pilates for 27 years ….my inspiration came when rehabbing during injury as a ballet dancer and I was stronger and more balanced after 6 months off with only doing Pilates in this period.

What’s your favourite Pilates exercise? Why?

That’s a tricky one I love so many, however every day I am inspired and challenged by the pelvic curl, this fundamental exercise gives me endless feedback to how my body feels that day and guides me to how I will complete the rest of my work out.
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Healthy Menopause – Michelle Lyons

Join Women’s Health and Wellness expert Michelle Lyons Michelle Lyonsfor this one day workshop where we will explore the anatomy, physiology and biopsychosocial issues that peri-menopausal women face.

If you work with women aged 35+ this is not to be missed.

Do you know the specific health issues in peri and post-menopause issues that women face? Bone health? Pelvic Health? Brain Health? Heart Health?

Do you know how to prescribe exercise to to help balance hormones?

Do you know the precautions and contra-indications to do it safely?

Did you know that according to the Irish Dept of Health & Children, around 260,000 women in Ireland are going through the menopause at any one time.

We’ll have plenty of time for discussion, questions (and answers!) and movement prescriptions, demonstration and participation.

After request from participants on previous workshops, we’re delighted to welcome Michelle Lyons, Women’s Health Integrative Physio and co-founder of the Women’s Health Physiotherapy Group back to the studio to teach this workshop.

This workshop is for therapists and movement professionals with an interest in learning about and deepening their understanding of working with peri and post menopausal women for their own personal education and exploration.

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Centered – A Five Day Intensive with Madeline Black

After reading her book Centered: Organizing the Body Through Kinesiology, Movement Theory and Pilates Technique cover to cover, we’re delighted to welcome Centered Madeline BlackMadeline Black to the studio for a five day intensive for teachers in October 2018.

The body moves in a predictably non-linear way. Madeline Black is developing a series of trainings to immerse the movement teacher into a highly focused and engaging experience to better understand these body movements and patterns.

Madeline’s approach to training is an organic process focused on precision and highly tuned movement techniques. The “Immersive” trainings are for experts in movement looking to advance their education, perception, intuition, and manual skills. Madeline escorts each participant through personal feedback on the process of working with the body. She customises each segment to match the needs and energy of the participants which provides a unique experience for each instructor.

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Meet our visiting instructor…Lisa Lamberti

This is part of our Meet Our Visiting Instructor Series where you get to read about some of the visiting teachers and educators to our studio.

Meet Lisa Lamberti, head of BASI Pilates UK, BASI Pilates Faculty and EducatorLisa Lamberti and owner of The Pilates Clinic in Wimbledon, London.

Lisa teaches on our BASI Comprehensive and Mat Teacher Training Courses, as well as providing regular workshops and events hosted in our studio here in Dublin.

What have you been up to recently?

Juggling life, enjoying Christmas parties, and lots of cuddling my kids!!

How long have you been a Pilates teacher and what inspired you to become one?

Since 2000, so coming up 18 years now. I first found out about Pilates through the Oprah show (I know, shameful), and then found it to help with all my running injuries and my postural dysfunction caused by a broken tibia at age 5. I was sold right from the start!

What’s your favourite Pilates exercise? Why?

Teaser or anything really challenging… why? because I am not great at them, so when I practice and practice and then achieve them in the good moments, there is nothing more satisfying and encouraging.
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Pilates Matwork for the Mature Client

Pilates for the Mature ClientGrowing older does not have to mean giving up on an active lifestyle for your older clients.

Whether it’s continuing to play tennis or golf or simply playing with grandchildren, today’s elders do not easily relinquish the activities that have sustained them throughout their long lives.

Pilates can keep the mature population active, but the Pilates instructors who deal with them need to understand any possible limitations of their elderly clients.

Join us for this one day workshop, Pilates for the Mature Client with BASI Pilates faculty Sheri Long on Wednesday 27th of June, 2018.

We’re very happy to welcome Sheri back to our studio in Dublin.

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Pilates for Pregnancy & Beyond – Ashley Ritchie

This Certificate Course is currently taught online by BASI Pilates faculty, Ashley Ritchie. Pilates for Pregnancy & BeyondThe course will give you an in-depth understanding of the process the mother-to-be is going through within and the physical changes within that pregnancy brings.

The course will take you through the three trimesters, the “Red Flag” conditions, exercise recommendations, modifications and assists. Hormonal affects from pregnancy, birthing and feeding the new born as well as Post pregnancy training protocols will be addressed. Diastasis Recti, what it is and how to treat it will also be discussed in detail. The format is Zoom based and includes lecture but also plenty of opportunities for movement too.

This program is approved by the PMA for 19 CECs.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Complimentary Consultations for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month –

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, and as part of our Pink Ribbon Program, Pink Ribbon Programare offering free consultations to anyone looking to get back into exercise following breast cancer treatment and wondering where to start.

The goal of the Pink Ribbon Pilates program is to empower women and provide them with additional aids for recovery from their surgery whether they have had a lumpectomy, a full mastectomy or something in between.
During the consultation, we will take measurements to assess your range of movement, show you how to progressively stretch and strengthen your shoulders, chest and back to start to regain full range of movement and reduce risk of lymphoedema. We will also advise you on next steps to help you safely return to exercise.

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