pilates education and research

J. Pilates designed the many features of the Cadillac in hospital beds. This is the most used Pilates equipment for rehabilitation. No matter what the physical ability or condition of the client is, the Cadillac is designed to give the body the support, isolation, and safety required. Clients/patients can work around an injured part of the body. Rehabilitating an injury while exercising the rest of the body.

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We explore the foundation principles of teaching on the Cadillac, including correct use of the machine and safety for teachers and clients.

Moving on to more complex concepts and exercises, we explore further the art of teaching on the Cadillac. Looking at the whole body, we isolate muscle groups and refine our form and technique.

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J. Pilates designed the Wunda Chair for a friend's house, having in mind the limitations of space. It is a rather wonderful piece which justifies its name. The repertoire is extended and its efficiency unparalleled. It provides sound body work with staccato movements. Strength and balance are the highlights. It requires advanced technique.

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Dynamic start as the Wunda Chair is probably the most challenging piece of equipment J. Pilates designed. With little support from the equipment, beginners exercises strengthen the core almost instantly. We will explore spinal articulation with precision and deep range of movement.

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Arm Chair has a small exercise repertoire which focuses on the shoulder girdle: Correct use, rehabilitation, scapular and spinal stability.

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The Guillotine offers a unique and highly efficient approach in pelvic stability and leg alignment. It is also enormous fun as it offers acrobatic repertoire and ballet bar combinations for dancers.

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Pilates Ring is another tool that adds repertoire and can be specialised for dancers.

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This original way of teaching and setting was created  by Joseph Pilates in his first studio in N. York. Professional dancers, athletes, and acrobats, worked alongside with people who are injured or inexperienced in movement. The result is a stimulating environment that maintains individual teaching values. We carry on with this unique and highly efficient way of teaching.

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The ultimate teaching qualification: Studio Master Diploma

Requires sharp observation skills, readiness in instructing, sensitivity, creativity, clarity.

A great opportunity to put everything you learned in a context and leave your own stamp.

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1. Cadillac I

2. Cadillac II

3. Cadillac III

4. Cadillac IIII

5. Wunda Chair I

6. Wunda Chair II

7. Wunda Chair III

8. Wunda Chair IIII

9. Arm Chair

10. Guillotine I

11. Guillotine II

12. Guillotine III

13. Pilates Ring

14. Mat I for Dancers and Athletes

15. Mat II  for Dancers and Athletes

16. Wobble boards for Dancers and Athletes

17. Bands and balls for Dancers and Athletes

18. Reformer V for Dancers and Athletes

19. Reformer VI  for Dancers and Athletes

20. Cadillac V for Dancers and Athletes

21. Cadillac VI for Dancers and Athletes

22. Wunda Chair V for Dancers and Athletes

23. Wunda Chair VI for Dancers and Athletes

24. Guillotine IIII for Dancers and Athletes

25. Guillotine V for Dancers and Athletes

26. Pilates Ring for Dancers and Athletes

27. Creativity and designing programmes.

28. Studio sessions for 3 people

29. Studio sessions for 4 people

30. Studio sessions for 6 people

31. Working together

32. Presentations and discussions

33. Presentations and discussions

34. Presentations and discussions

35. Group exam

36. Group exam

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