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360° PILATES:

Advanced Teaching Skills with Benjamin Degenhardt. March, 2018. 3-day Advanced teaching skills workshop with an emphasis on physical cueing and spotting techniques, how to make informed exercise choices, and develop better verbal cueing to more effectively communicate with our students.

360° Pilates with world renowned Master Pilates teacher Benjamin Degenhardt was an immersion into the traditional Pilates method as taught by Joseph Pilates. Using a combination of live and online learning the program was geared towards professionals who wished to deepen their understanding of the Pilates method, realign with the traditional philosophies that make the work unique and meaningful, and immerse themselves into their own practice again. Participants learned the concepts behind Joe’s original work and experienced the physical transformation that comes with it. 360° Pilates consisted of 3 modules each one beginning with a 4-day live seminar and continuing on with remotely guided self-practice for 2 months before beginning the next module.

360° PILATES MODULE 3 with Benjamin Degenhardt. June, 2017

360° PILATES MODULE 2 with Benjamin Degenhardt. March, 2017

360° PILATES MODULE 1 with Benjamin Degenhardt. January, 2017

Pilates Made Simple with Benjamin Degenhardt. April, 2016 3 day workshop where in participants got to dive in deeply in to the history of Joseph Pilates and Contrology to extract the original intentions behind his work which is a must for every Pilates practitioner.

Return to Life Conference on the Isle of Mann:

Transitions the Space Between with Kathryn Ross Nash, June 2016. Kathi is one of the most sought out teachers of the work. Her unique style and dedication to the method has made her books a must have for all teachers. This workshop focused on the work of Romana Krysanowska. We explored how a true Pilates workout is one continuous flow of energy, building and deepening from beginning to end. It is not only the exercises but the space between them that creates this flow. Each transition, at every level of the work, is a carefully constructed link, an exercise that connects the work. These transitions if done correctly, not only keep your connection to the Powerhouse, but also introduce and hone exercises to come. We learned to increase flow, depth of the workout and how to move though the spaces between on the Mat and Reformer.

Anchoring and Opposition with Kathryn Ross Nash, June 2016. This workshop helped to not only test our stability but also to assist in developing our eye and skills in creating a real two-way stretch for everyone.

Kathy’s Cats with Blossom Crawford, June 2016. Having spent 10 years as a teaching assistant to Kathleen Stanford Grant from 1997–2007 Blossom carries Kathy’s legacy in the work-and her ethical views of the developments in the method -with clarity, integrity and honesty. Blossom’s thorough and unique perspective makes her a sought after presenter around the world. This workshop explored the depths in a physical and mental challenge to build a workout with greater precision and flow.

Developmental Sequence with Sean P. Gallagher, June 2016. Owner of the extensive Pilates archives and a Physical Therapist who worked extensively with the late Romana Krysanowska. This workshop looked at how global movement patterns may be deficient in certain developmental processes and how to use the system to help your client retrain and relearn how to move as an integrated whole.

The Work of Joe Pilates with Junghee Won, June 2016. Having worked extensively with Romana Krysanowska and as a Teacher of Teachers for the Authentic Pilates TM Method for many years Junghee is a thorough teacher with an academic eye on the work.  Her workshops explored the theme of our conference “Return to Life through Contrology” looking at the matwork as detailed exactly by Joe Pilates, how the system supports the mat and accessible breakdowns – often used by Joe to build up strength in a body. She also taught the spotting and touch required to make the exercises magic!

The history of Joseph H. Pilates by Javier Perez Pont, June 2016. Author of "Hubertus Joseph Pilates, The Biography". A book that helped to dispel many false myths concerning Joe, bringing us closer to who he really was and what Contrology actually meant. For the first time ever we had the chance to find out the truth, Javier gave a fascinating presentation on the history of Joseph Pilates! 

Studio S Pilates:

On the Order of the Pilates Mat Exercises, June 2015. Summer Workshop at Studio S Pilates in Temecula California with Andrea Maida. In this workshop we explored Joe's original 34 exercises and examined the reasons behind the prescribed order. We analyzed the skills necessary in each exercise to prepare you for the next exercise. We learned hands on spotting techniques.

A Cadillac Refresher: The Unsung Heroes, June 2015.  Summer Workshop at Studio S Pilates in Temecula California with Andrea Maida. In this workshop we explored  both the fundamental and advanced exercises on the Cadillac, Guillotine, Arm Chair and Pedi-Pole. Delving into exercise progressions that create a successful Standing Arms experience.

Reformer Pushes Pulls and Spotting, April 2015.  Spring Workshop at Studio S Pilates in Temecula California with Alisa Wyatt of Pilatesology.  This workshop explored Joe Pilates hands on approach to spotting techniques to provide support and kinesthetic awareness that teaches the body to move as a system. We also explored several often-forgotten traditonal endings on the Cadillac, Ladder barrel and Mat.

Going Upside Down, April 2015.  Spring Workshop at Studio S Pilates in Temecula California with Alisa Wyatt of Pilatesology.  Inversions happen at all levels in the method this workshop explored what inversions do for our bodies and when to incorporate them in a session safely.

Embody Pilates:

Footwork: The Pilates Fortune Teller, May 2014. Classical Pilates retreat at Embody Pilates with Amy Taylor Alpers one of the most sought after Master Pilates Teachers of the world renowned Pilates Center of Boulder Colorado. She is a 2nd generation teacher, personally taught by Romana Kryzanowska who was taught directly by Joseph Pilates.

Accessing your Psoas: Creating True Integrated Movement, May 2014 Classical Pilates retreat at Embody Pilates with Amy Taylor Alpers one of the most sought after Master Pilates Teachers of the world renowned Pilates Center of Boulder Colorado. She is a 2nd generation teacher, personally taught by Romana Kryzanowska who was taught directly by Joseph Pilates.

Magic of Springs, August 2013.  Spring Workshop at Embody Pilates with Kim Haroche Master Teacher and personal assistant to Kathy Grant a Pilates elder. This workshop explored the proper use of springs and how a true relationship with the springs will bring about core strength and freedom from extraneous tension.

The Early Work of Kathy Grant: An Exploration as recalled by her assistant Kim Haroche, August 2013.  Classical Pilates retreat at Embody Pilates. Kim brings to life different aspects of Kathy Grant’s Pilates work by sharing stories, knowledge and exercises passed onto to her during her time working for Kathy.

Anatomy in Three Dimensions Workshop, April 2013. Musculoskeletal Anatomy workshop at Embody Pilates with instructor Ann Crammond a Balanced Body University faculty member. Sculpted all of the major muscles of movement in modeling clay on a specially designed skeleton. Studied the structure and function of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves as well as the origin, insertion and action of the muscles.

The Gentry Method Workshop, October 2012.  Classical Pilates workshop teaching the approach to Pilates taken by Eve Gentry one of Joseph Pilates original apprentices, with Debra Kolwey of world renowned Pilates Center of Boulder Colorado. She is a 2nd generation teacher, personally taught by Eve Gentry who was taught directly by Joseph Pilates.

The Art of Teaching Workshop, October 2012.  Debra Kolwey of the Pilates Center of Boulder Colorado. She is a 2nd generation teacher, personally taught by Eve Gentry who was herself taught directly by Joseph Pilates.

Kit Laughlin:
Introduction to Stretch Therapy Workshop, May 2012

North Vancouver with internationally renowned Kit Laughlin, Stretch Therapist and author of International Best Sellers "Stretching and Flexibility" and "Overcome Neck and Back Pain

Stott Pilates:
Injuries and Special Populations (ISP), August 2011
at the Pilates Hawaii Training Center with Melanie Byford-Young, BHSc. PT
Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Pacific NW Pilates
Master Instructor Trainer of Rehabilitation, STOTT PILATES

Physical Mind Institute of Canada:
Initiation 201-Advanced Standing Pilates Mat, April 2011
with Marta Hernandez
BFA Dance Principal
PhysicalMind Pilates Teacher Trainer
Certified Gyrotonic & Gyrokinesis Teacher