Learn Pilates!™ - A new workshop series!
with Lisa Lansing, Mary Tramonte, Karen McDonald

New Students Start Here:

Level 1, Part 1: 5 weeks - One semi-private class each week, September 13 - October 16
Level 1, Part 2: 5 weeks - One semi-private class each week, October 18 - November 20
Tuesdays 9:35 - 10:30 AM with Karen McDonald
Saturdays 9:35 - 10:30 AM with Mary Tramonte

Returning Students Start Here:

Level 2, Part 1: 5 weeks - One semi-private class each week, September 13 - October 15
Level 2, Part 2: 5 weeks - One semi-private class each week, October 18 - November 20
Thursdays 6:05 - 7:00 PM with Lisa Lansing
Saturdays 8:35 - 9:30 AM with Lisa Lansing

Ongoing Students:

Level 1, Part 2: 5 weeks - One semi-private class each week, September 13 - October 15
Level 2, Part 1: 5 weeks - One semi-private class each week, October 18 - November 20
Thursdays 7:05 - 8:00 PM with Mary Tramonte
Saturdays 11:35 - 12:30 PM with Mary Tramonte

This special comes with Complimentary Drop-in Mat Classes:
10 weeks of Beginner Pilates Mat Classes - 6:05 PM Tuesdays with Mary Tramonte
(come when you can, class is free while you are enrolled in our Learn Pilates™ Program) a $150 value
10 weeks of Pilates Props Mat Classes - 9:35 - 10:30 AM Thursdays with Debbie Axelrod
(come when you can, class is free while you are enrolled in our Learn Pilates™ Program) a $150 value

Learn Pilates!™ total cost: $299, one semi-private class each week and two free mat classes each week - 10 weeks.
or you can choose to purchase each Part for $155 for 5 weeks wiht no mat classes included.

The Learn Pilates™ Series includes the following:
Mat
Cadillac
Pilates Reformer

Students will receive:
• Weekly handouts with mat homework
• Corrections on every exercise
Students will learn:
• How to create length in their spine
• How to strengthen their core while the spine is long
• How to open their joints
• How to stretch safely
• Pilates fundamental principles
• Basic Anatomy

$155 for Thursday or Saturday. $280 for both. To sign up, contact the studio or write here.

Introduction to Pilates Mat
with Mary Tramonte
Tuesday evenings - ongoing - every 5 weeks

This workshop will provide you with the fundamental positions, breathwork and physical technique needed to master Pilates Mat work. Taught by Mary Tramonte. This workshop is limited to 8 participants.

The Introduction to Pilates mat course begins with the basic concepts behind Pilates work and builds toward the more advanced exercises. This course focuses on breathing, pelvis stability, joint release, spinal imprinting, initiating and building abdominal strength, flexibility, spinal alignment, and elongating muscles groups to enable efficient movement. This class is ideal for beginners, people who have learned Pilates from a Video or those who wish to review the Pilates Fundamentals to ensure accuracy and stability before moving toward the more advanced work. This class teaches students the basic movement patterns (Fundamentals) behind the Pilates work to enable correct execution and advancement without injury. Students receive handouts and a small booklet for home practice.

Pilates Anatomy Workshop Series 2010
with Inspiral Motion Core Dynamics Mentor: Lisa Lansing
$40 per class or $550 for the series

This series is ideal for Pilates Teachers, Pilates Apprentices, movement specialists and others who need to hone in on their anatomy and teaching skills. Topics include:

• Anatomy
• Kinesiology
• Common Anatomical Dysfunctions (how to address them)
• Postural Assessment
• Client Consultation
• Exercise Modification
• Lesson Planning
• Problem Solving
  

Here, we will introduce the sources needed to complete the series - books, CDs and other materials student will need to purchase. Also, we will go over how this program works and why it is critical to successful completion of a Pilates Teacher Training Program.

Thursday April 29, 7 - 9 PM
Thursday May 20, 7 - 9 PM Sunday May 23, 9 - 11 AM
Thursday May 27, 7 - 9 PM - Quiz
Thursday June 3, 7 - 9 PM
Sunday June 6, 9 - 11 AM
Thursday June 17, 7 - 9 PM
Thursday June 24, 7 - 9 PM - Quiz
Thursday July 1, 7 - 9 PM
Thursday July 8, 7 - 9 PM
Thursday July 15, 7 - 9 PM
Thursday July 22, 7 - 9 PM - Quiz Thursday July 29, 7 - 9 PM
Thursday Aug 5, 7 - 9 PM
Thursday Aug 26, 7 - 9 PM
Thursday Sep 2, 7 - 9 PM REVIEW
Thursday Sep 9, 7 - 9 PM Final Exam

Pilates Apprentices at Inspiral Motion are required to take this course. Others may participate, as well. You will NOT receive a Pilates Certification after taking this series. This series is meant to augment the Core Dynamics Pilates Teacher Training Program.

Participating students should be prepared to complete homework assignments and prepare for quizzes. 17 sessions and 34 hours of participation total. Each student will also have an estimated 2 - 4 hours each week of additional personal study time. Those completing the full series will receive a certificate of completion.

A link will appear here to help you sign up online, until then, contact the studio at 216-320-9446.

Pilates Teacher Mentoring and Training is ongoing. Ask the studio for more information.

We do not provide Teacher Certifications at our Studio. Instead, we providing the mentoring (apprenticeship) needed while you are on your Pilates journey.

Pilates Core Dynamics Certification Program Requirements:

Part A - Mentoring
Part B - Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 Weekend Workshops (not at Inspiral Motion - we prepare you for these weekend workshops) - 18 hours total per weekend
Part C - Observation and Studio Mentoring Hours (150 + hours)
Part D - Personal Practice (100 to 150 hours)
Part E - Practice Teaching (125 + hours)

Pilates Certifications can be acquired through Core Dynamics Pilates in Santa Fe, or Harmony Studios in Pittsburgh.