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Yin and Pilates Master Class

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Hi there 

Here we are in summer !

Come and join me in a celebration of movement another unique Body firm Master Class

An instructors master class like never before
Breath as if it is your first breath
Experience the stillness the stretch the openness of yin yoga
Followed by the flow and strength of the  Pilates (yang)

To explain
Yin and yang movements are necessary and supplement each other of our mental and physical wellbeing

In our yin practice we will focus on postures that will gently stretch and rehabilitate the meridian fascia tissues ( connective tissue) and joints
While in our yang Pilates practice we will focus on muscular strength and tone

Duration:           75 minute master class on July 16th
Cost:                  €25
Space limited    18
Time:                  11am
Payment in full required to confirm your space

call 01 868 4600 or email training@bodyfirmpilates.com 

Book now Your body will thank you for it

I look forward to seeing you and sharing this wonderful class with you
Joyce

Upskill Workshops and Master Classes 2011

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Unique workshops coming

The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy @ BODYFIRM Studios

to book call  01 868 4600

  • Pilates mat and Kettle bell training – add that extra umph to your mat work
  • In the Pink Pilates  - routines / traing plans for the survivors of Breast Cancer
  • 30minute Blitz – 2 new 30 blitz classes – ideal for the client with time pressures
  • Sport Pilates for your game – including Golf

Further details – dates – costs and times will be here soon !!!

looking forward to seeing you soon.

Joyce

Diploma in Pilates Mat & Reformer

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Become a Diploma qualified PROGRESSIVE Pilates Instructor


To become a PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy – Diploma Mat Work Instructor.

Complete & pass both – PPA M1 Level I/II & PPA M2 Advanced Level III

to receive your Diploma in Comprehensive Mat Work – Dip PM

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To become a PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy – Diploma Reformer Instructor.

Complete and pass both – PPA R1 / R2 / R3 to receive your Diploma in Comprehensive Reformer – Dip PR

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Both qualifications can be taken within one calender year – or in a modular format over time that suits you best

Pilates Reformer Certification 2011

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

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Welcome to the PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy, Ireland’s number 1 provider in Certificate and Diploma based courses  as well as up-skill  Workshops in the Pilates and Pilates related Method.

Find out which course is for you?

The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy offer PAPL courses

(Pilates approved prior learning Courses)

For instructors who qualified  in movement Pilates Mat to min Level II (intermediate) and wish to move on to the Pilates Reformer system

Pilates experience : Must have a min of 100 hours Pilates Teaching experience

See dates and further details below

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Schedule 2011

PPR1 (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Reformer Level I

Beginner / Improver

For instructors qualified  in movement Pilates Mat to min Level II (intermediate)

Pilates experience : Must have a min of 100 hours Pilates Teaching experience

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PPAR2 (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Reformer Level II)

Intermediate Level II

1  Day Intensive Course (full attendance required)

Dates: July 2nd Saturday

Times: 9am-5pm

Materials provided : Comprehensive manual / sample class plans provided

Assessment: September Friday  16th 9am  ( personal practical only)

Cost€300.00 (this includes 1 assessment attempt)

early bird  €280 /  non early bird €300

early bird full payment 1 month in advance of course

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PPAR 3 (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Reformer Level III)

Advanced Reformer Level III

1  Day Intensive Course (full attendance required)

Dates: October 16th Sunday

Times: 9am-5pm

Materials provided : Comprehensive manual / sample class plans provided

Assessment:  Jan 2012 TBA 9am  start ( personal practical only)

Cost€300.00 (this includes 1 assessment attempt)

early bird  €280  / non early bird  €300

early bird full payment 1 month in advance of course

Instructor Newsletter September 2010

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

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Hi folks 

hope you are all well and looking forward to a wonderfully busy 4 months to the end of the year. 

From September to November we have a fantastic range of workshops / master classes and courses for you – full details are  in the September newsletter & also the web.  

There are some new workshops not previously presented and some that by demand you have requested – these include a full day on AIS stretching and of course the Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors – your feed back on the last course was just wonderful. 

See full newsletter here

So have a read and to book just call the studio at 01 868 4600 or email training@bodyfirmpilates.com 

wishing you all a sunny September 

Regards Joyce

Congratulations Advanced / Diploma Mat Instructors

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Hi Folks

just a quick note to say a big congratulations to our new Advanced and Diploma Mat Instructors. The practical assessments on Saturday where of a very high standard.

Now you know what I am going to say next !! now that you have reached that standard DONT lose it by not practicing — in Pilates ‘we need to sweat the small stuff ‘ all those small details of hands / feet –  core connections – and we can only do that by consistent practice.

So guys please please keep the practice up and maintain that standard – dont make it just a one day exam wonder !!

Keep an eye on the post – Certs and Diplomas on the way

Again well done

Regards Joyce and all at BODYFIRM

BODYFIRM Pilates goes Suspension

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Two new classes unique to BODYFIRM Pilates –  check this out  TRX Training

The workout beyond workouts – for those of you who want a tougher more aerobic class this is the ultimate BODYFIRM Pilates BOOTCAMP is fusing the TRX Suspension training system the Pilates Method & Core Ball

Designed by Joyce Gavin Pilates Master Trainer – This class is revolutionary and a unique BOOTCAMP fusion class to BODYFIRM Pilates Ireland

This class will in 40 minutes challenge your

  • Core to the max
  • Your Balance and flexibility
  • Increase your Cardio capicity
  • Increase you strength and tone

So come on down – improve your fitness, your tone, your sport – your overall well-being !

Small numbers in this unique Pilates Suspension BOOTCAMP

Pilates experience neccessary

Class times Wednesday  @ 6.00pm & 6.40pm Starting Sept 1st

Call 01 868 4600 to book – space limited

further details 01 8684600

New Reformer Instructors

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Hi Folks 

Just a quick note to all the recent Graduates of the Reformer 1 course. I must complement all you guys who sat your assessment the quality of your work was fantastic.  So heres wishing you all the very best of luck with your new skills ! 

Also a big contrats to the Level 2 Refomer Graduates – as you are aware the learning curve between the levels is quite steep – and again you did not disappoint the quality of your personal performance of the sequence was wonderful – again I wish you the very best of luck with your new found reformer skills 

yours Joyce

Of interest to you

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Hi Folks

I hope you are all enjoying the dry if not sunny weather!

check out this little snip, the wunda chair while maybe not being ideal for your home is a fantastic piece of Pilates equiptment – if training in or on the wunda chair is of interest give us a call – in the mean time have a great June

Regards Joyce

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Have you performed Pilates today

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

“The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power.”

-Joseph Pilates, letter to clients, 1939

Good morning every one Happy Wednesday — have you managed to move this week ? 30 minutes of Pilates every day will not make you feel better, help with the activites of daily living (ADL’s) but will give you 30minutes to your self. where your mind can unwind and for that brief moment you will feel fully connected

So come on find some space and time and just a few flowing movements to open your joints, your muscles, your heart , your lungs and your mind …  get moving

Namaste to you all today

Joyce