Teacher Training

Teacher training courses and continuing education workshops for movement professionals from Live & Breathe Pilates. Full list of courses available here.

Rebekah Rotstein Returns

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We’re delighted to announce that Rebekah Rotstein is returning to Dublin in July 2016 for a weekend of workshops and a masterclass that is open to everyone, clients included.

Workshop 1: Teaching Clinic

This teaching clinic is an opportunity for instructors to experience the key concepts Rebekah Rotstein Teaching Clinicof Rebekah’s work in action. No preconceptions beforehand, no knowledge of what’s about to enter the studio. Kind of like reality TV where nothing is filtered!

Participants will have the chance to explore key concepts of Pilates and other movement systems in the way that Rebekah applies them. Then participants will watch these concepts in action while Rebekah teaches three sessions, bringing the studies to life in a real-time environment. There will be time for Q&A after each session.

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BASI Pilates in Dublin 2016

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Live & Breathe Pilates are delighted to welcome BASI Pilates back to Dublin in 2016. We are also hosting BASI in 2017.

After hosting a BASI logojoint BASI Pilates Open Day we have seen a strong demand for BASI Pilates training in Ireland. We will offer Matwork and Fully Comprehensive Courses in conjunction with BASI in our studio in Dublin in 2016.

These courses will run over three weekends in May, July and September 2016. Read more on all courses below.

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Exercise for MS and Pilates for MS with Mariska Breland 2015

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Mariska Breland, founder of the Pilates for MS™ Teacher Training Program will be Mariska Brelandin Dublin to teach her Exercise for MS Course at Live & Breathe Pilates this November 28th & 29th. We have also just added a third day on November 30th for Pilates for MS.

The initial two day course incorporates the latest research in neuroplasticity and neurorehabilitation into a Pilates based exercise program designed to address common problems associated with multiple sclerosis.

Exercise for MS is an acclaimed course that covers the MS disease process in depth, as well as issues common to many neurological diseases, including balance difficulties, weakness, muscle spasticity, bladder problems, gait abnormalities, as well as the principles and applications of neuromuscular rehabilitation and neuroplasticity in exercise. You will learn how to assess causes of balance problems, work with single side weakness to create better muscle balance, diagnose ineffective compensations and help remedy them, the importance of how and when to stretch to manage spasticity, and techniques to create “detour circuitry” in the brain and spinal cord to work around existing nervous system damage, and much more. Since the course covers so many problems common to the general population too, you will have tools to work with other students too, especially the aging, and those with neurological conditions or muscle imbalances.

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We have also just added a third day to this course on Monday 30th of November – Pilates for MS. This additional day is open to those who have previously completed and passed the Exercise for MS course. It focuses specifically on the Pilates apparatus – Reformer, Cadillac etc. This is a 7 hour course and runs form 09:30 – 17:30 on Monday 30th of November 2015.

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We are also hosting a Mat Masterclass with Mariska on Friday 27th at 6pm. This 90 minute mat class is open to instructors as well as clients. Not for the faint hearted this energetic workout will get the blood pumping while getting your body strong and supple. This class is not suitable for beginners, those with injuries or underlying conditions or pre / postnatal clients.

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Rebekah Rotstein – Instructor in Residence

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We’re delighted to say that after her sold out Buff Bones workshop with us last weekend, Rebekah is staying on in Dublin for a couple of months and will be working with Live & Breathe Pilates to provide a series of Courses, Masterclasses and Teaching Clinics this summer.

Rebekah is a well know osteoporosis expert and a regular contributor to Pilates Anytime. You can read her full bio on her website Incorporating Movement.

Supporting Hypermobility hypermobility

Saturday 18th of July from 13:30 – 16:30

Hypermobility is a tricky issue, with the struggle to stabilize causing frustration in both the client and teacher. In this 3 hour course for instructors we discover successful methods of assisting your hypermobile clients through fascial release & reintegration techniques, strength protocols and neuromuscular re-patterning exercises. We also learn about commonly resulting problems like myofascial pain syndrome, trigger points, faulty muscle recruitment techniques and the tendency to over-stabilize.

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Buff Bones® with Rebekah Rotstein June 2015

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Buff Bones

We are delighted to announce that Rebekah Rotstein, creator of Pilates for Buff Bones®, will be teaching her instructor Licensing Course in our studio in Dublin on the 27th & 28th of June 2015.  This is one of our Summer 2015 Instructor Training Series in conjunction with our partners in MBodies Training Academy.

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Introduction

Buff Bones® is a medically-endorsed workout that combines Pilates, functional movement, strength training, and therapeutic exercise with bone-strengthening and balance techniques to optimize the health and safety of your bones. The workout follows a research-supported design of specifically sequenced exercises, making it an entire system of bone and joint health, rather than just a set of exercises.  Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the Buff Bones® system also improves posture, is adaptable to varying levels, and is even safe for those with osteoporosis.
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Align-Pilates Apparatus Now Available in Ireland

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Align A2 in situ reformerAre you looking at kitting out a studio or purchasing home Pilates apparatus? Then you’ll be acutely aware of the high costs involved. Align-Pilates changes this and you can see this for yourself at our Open Day on 16th & 17th May 2015 and also by booking a private demo.

Live & Breathe Pilates and Align-Pilates are delighted to announce a partnership where we are now their Official Showcase Studio in Ireland.

Open Day – May 2015

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Pink Ribbon Program with Doreen Puglisi May 2015

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Pink Ribbon Program

We are delighted to announce that Doreen Puglisi, founder of the Pink Ribbon Program, will be teaching a weekend instructor training course in our studio in Dublin on the 23rd & 24th of May 2015.  This is one of our Summer 2015 Instructor Training Series in conjunction with our partners in MBodies Training Academy.

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Introduction

Offering strength, self-esteem and quality of life to breast cancer survivors is key. Exercise may be the last thing a client feels like doing after breast cancer surgery. Exhaustion, painful swelling, and the adjuvant treatments can make them feel even worse. All they want to do is rest. In the past, that’s exactly what Doctors recommended. However, recent studies indicate a link between moderate physical exercise and improved quality of life for breast cancer sufferers.
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Continuing Education, Innovation and Awareness

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At Live & Breathe Pilates we are all firm believers that there is always more to learn about the human body and movement.

Our instructors’ respective Pilates certification programs require each of us to attend continuing education workshops annually to ensure we have up to date information and new exercise repertoire to offer our clients.

However we all study outside these programs as well, to enhance our understanding of anatomy and movement so we can better teach our clients. And part of that teaching process is to ensure our clients understand the how and the why of the movements that we teach them. After all, if they can only do Pilates in the studio, we’re not doing our jobs right! Continue reading →

Rebecca Leone July 2014

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Rebecca Leone returns to our studio in Dublin from the 4th – 6th of July 2014. She is available for Developmental Privates and is also teaching Masterclasses and Workshops during her visit. We can’t wait!!! If you have not been to a Workshop or Masterclass with Rebecca you’re seriously missing out.

Rebecca is running two workshops on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of July, 2014 10:00 – 17:00 each day and she is teaching two Masterclasses on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th 18:00 – 19:30 that are open to everyone too!

Enter our competition to win a pass to one of the Masterclasses using the form below.

Winners will be picked at random on Thursday 3rd of July 2014 – so get clicking so get your pass to a safe spine / strength based Pilates workout.
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Anthony Lett – Innovations in Pilates

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We are delighted to announce we will be welcoming Anthony Lett and Innovations in Pilates to our studio in Dublin on Saturday / Sunday 8th Innovations in Pilatesand 9th of March 2014. This course is suitable for Instructors only.

Many of the exercises in the Innovations repertoire can be recognised as adaptations of the original Pilates work, with the integration of what are known as “neuromuscular techniques” such as “PNF,” “MET” or “Contract/Relax” stretching methods. The integration of these practices makes for far greater increases in range of movement than the traditional work. Innovations in Pilates can be used for musculoskeletal rehabilitation, performance enhancement and as a regular activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle including the effective management of stress.
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