Continuing Education
Align Pilates offers continuing education for Pilates teachers who who are looking to expand their knowledge in their teaching practice.
July 2011 Workshops
Return to Life: The Six Principles of Pilates with Jennifer Roberts
Saturday July 9 4-6pm
This workshop is a part of our teacher Workshop Series. Dive into Joseph Pilates essay “Return to Life.” Discuss the main theories of his work and how teaching by his six principles can help to change and aid your teaching style. We highly suggest purchasing this book from Amazon.com prior to the workshop.
Cost: $75
Using Imagery to Help You Move More Efficiently with Jennifer Roberts
Friday July 15 5:30pm-7:30pm
This Workshop is a part of our Teacher Workshop Series. learn how images can help you master the Pilates Method. If you can feel and experience images in your own movement you will be able to express this fascinating concept to your students!
Cost: $75
The Psoas with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday July 25 1:30pm-2:30m
Lecture and discussion on understanding the function of the psoas. How the psoas plays a huge role in uniform development and good posture.
Cost: $40
August 2011 Workshops
Begin to Teach with Emily Easton
Monday August 1 1:30pm-2:30pm
Lecture and Discssion. Articulating what you want with clients.
Cost: $40
Teaching a Balanced Private Lesson with Emily Easton
Monday August 8 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
August Immersion Weekend
Deepen your practice! Learn from the BEST instructors in town! This weekend is for Align’s Pilates Teacher Training Program but also OPEN TO PUBLIC!
August 12-14 (Friday through Sunday)
Friday 8/12 5:30pm-7:30pm: Intermediate Mat with Jessica Cressey
Saturday 8/13 12pm-7pm: Intermediate Reformer Part 1 with Jenni Roberts
Sunday 8/14 9am-4pm: Intermediate Reformer Part 2 with Jessica Cressey
Cost: $100 Friday ONLY $200 Saturday OR Sunday $400 Entire Weekend
Teaching Classes with Emily Easton
Monday August 15 1:30pm-2:30pm
What do you observe when observing a class? How different teachers and styles and words motivate the class. Lecture and Discussion. How to teach a group. Using general cues and how to not micro-teach individuals in a class.
Cost: $40
Positive Reinforcement with Emily Easton
Monday August 22 1:30pm-2:30pm
Using positive words to reinforce and motivate your clients and your class.
Cost: $40
Save Your Buck Sundays with Emily Easton
Monday August 29 1:30pm-2:30pm
Going over Sunday protocol, using MBO, schedule, responsible for finding your own subs. What happens when you are sick?
Cost: $40
September 2011Workshops
Using Your Hands to Teach Effectively with Jessica Cressey
Friday September 9 5:30pm-7:30pm
This workshop is a part of our Teacher Training Program. Learn how using you hands to spot and assist a client can help you become a better teacher. Learn where and how to hold on to student’s muscles and joints so that they can release into the movement.
Cost: $75
Pilates Anatomy: General Anatomy and Terminology with Jessica Cressey
Saturday September 10 4:15pm-6:1pm
Cost: $75
Imagery with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday September 12 1:30pm-2:30pm
Why is imagery so powerful?
Cost: $40
Imagery Continued with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday September 19 1:30m-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Teaching Lab with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Friday September 23 4pm-6pm
Cost: $75
Anatomy: Alignment Principles with Jessica Cressey
Saturday September 24 4:15pm-6:15pm
Cost: $75
Imagery Continued with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday September 26 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
October 2011 Workshops
Imagery with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday October 3 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
How to Teach a Challenging Mat Class with Jessica Cressey
Friday October 10 5:30pm-7:30pm
Ever hear people say Pilates is to easy? If you are looking for new ideas and techniques to challenge your students this workshop is for you. Learn how the six principles of Pilates can make your classes challenging, unique, and invigorating!
Cost: $75
Pilates Anatomy: Trunk Anatomy with Jessica Cressey
Saturday October 8 4:15pm-6:15pm
Cost: $75
Teaching: OPEN FORUM #1 with Emily Easton
Monday October 10 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Teaching: OPEN FORUM #2 with Emily Easton
Monday October 17 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Pilates Anatomy: Hip/Pelvis with Jessica Cressey
Saturday October 22 4:15pm-6:15pm
Cost:$75
Personal Practice #1 with Emily Easton
Monday October 24 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
November 2011 Workshops
Pilates Anatomy: Foot/Ankle/Low Leg/Knee with Jessica Cressey
Saturday November 7 4:15pm-6:15pm
Cost: $75
Breathing with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday November 7 1:30pm-2:30pm
What is happening anatomically with the breath?
Cost: $40
Pilates Weekend Immersion
November 11-13 (Friday-Sunday)
Deepen your practice! Learn from the BEST instructors in town! This weekend is for Align’s Pilates Teacher Training Program but also OPEN TO PUBLIC!
August 12-14 (Friday through Sunday)
Friday 8/12 5:30pm-7:30pm: Intermediate Chair with Jessica Cressey
Saturday 8/13 12pm-7pm: Intermediate Cadillac and High Barrel with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Sunday 8/14 9am-4pm: Intermediate Low Chair and Ped de Pull with Jessica Cressey
Cost: $100 Friday ONLY $200 Saturday OR Sunday $400 Entire Weekend
Breathing Continued with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday November 14 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Pilates Anatomy: Shoulder/Elbow/Wrist/Hand with Jessica Cressey
Saturday November 19 4:15pm-6:15pm
Cost: $75
Breathing Continued with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday November 21 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Breathing Open Forum
Monday November 28 1:3pm-2:30pm
Ask your questions about Pilates breathing.
Cost: $40
December 2011 Workshops
Pilates Anatomy: Breathing; Muscles of Respiration with Jessica Cressey
Saturday December 3 4:15pm-6:15
Cost: $75
Teaching: One Forum #1 with Emily Easton
Monday December 5 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Teaching: Open Forum with Emily Easton
Monday December 12 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Anatomy Group Review/Test with Jessica Cressey
Saturday December 17 4:15pm-6:15pm
Cost: $75
Personal Practice #1 with Emily Easton
Monday December 19 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
January 2012 Workshops
Using Your Hands to Teach Effectively with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday January 9 1:30pm-2:30pm
This workshop is a part of our Teacher Training Program. Learn how using you hands to spot and assist a client can help you become a better teacher. Learn where and how to hold on to student’s muscles and joints so that they can release into the movement.
Cost: $40
Pilates Weekend Immersion
January 13-15 (Friday-Sunday)
Deepen your practice! Learn from the BEST instructors in town! This weekend is for Align’s Pilates Teacher Training Program but also OPEN TO PUBLIC!
Friday 1/13 5:00pm-8:00pm: Advanced Low Chair with Jessica Cressey
Saturday 8/13 12pm-7pm: Advanced Reformer with Emily Easton
Sunday 8/14 9am-4pm: Advanced Mat and Advanced Cadillac with Jessica Cressey
Cost: $100 Friday ONLY $200 Saturday OR Sunday $400 Entire Weekend
Using Your Hands to Teach Effectively with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday January 16 1:30pm-2:30m
This workshop is a part of our Teacher Training Program. Learn how using you hands to spot and assist a client can help you become a better teacher. Learn where and how to hold on to student’s muscles and joints so that they can release into the movement.
Cost: $40
Using Your Hands to Teach Effectively with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday January 23 1:30pm-2:30m
This workshop is a part of our Teacher Training Program. Learn how using you hands to spot and assist a client can help you become a better teacher. Learn where and how to hold on to student’s muscles and joints so that they can release into the movement.
Cost: $40
Using Your Hands to Teach Effectively with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday January 30 1:30pm-2:30m
This workshop is a part of our Teacher Training Program. Learn how using you hands to spot and assist a client can help you become a better teacher. Learn where and how to hold on to student’s muscles and joints so that they can release into the movement.
Cost: $40
February 2012Workshops
Exercise Review with Emily Easton
Monday February 16 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
How to Teach a Challenging Reformer Class w/ Jessica Cressey
Friday February 10 5:30pm-7:30pm
“Smash the Myth” that Pilates is not hard! This 2 hour workshop is a part of the Align Pilates teacher training program. This exciting workshop is open to Pilates teachers in training and certified instructors who are looking for some inspiration for their reformer classes. learn how to keep a class moving at any level so that your students walk away feeling invigorated and challenged!
Cost: $75
Exercise Review #2 with Emily Easton
Monday February 13 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Exercise Review #3 with Emily Easton
Monday February 20 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Teaching a Balanced Lesson with Emily Easton
Saturday February 25 4:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $75
Exercise Review #4 with Emily Easton
Monday February 27 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
March 2012 Workshops
Pilates History with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday March 5 1:30m-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Practice Teaching Clinic with Jennifer Roberts
Saturday March 10 4:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $75
Pilates History #2 with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday March 12 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
EXAMS! with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday March 19 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
EXAMS #2! with Adrienne Fitzmaurice
Monday March 26 1:30m-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Common Complaints and Injuries with Jennifer Roberts
Saturday March 31 4:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $75
April 2012 Workshops
Open Forum #1 with Emily Easton
Monday April 2 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Pilates and Pregnancy with Linda Dahmen
Saturday April 7 4:00pm-6:00pm
This 2 hour workshop will focus on pre-natal Pilates. Learn modifications for students during pregnancy and exercises to avoid. Experience NEW exercise that are designed specifically for pregnancy. teachers in training and certified Pilates instructors are encouraged to attend.
Cost: $75
Open Forum #2 with Emily Easton
Monday April 9 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Marketing Yourself as a Pilates Instructor
Monday April 16 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $40
Pilates Continuing Education
For more information please email us at: info@alignpilates.com