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WORKSHOPS @ the PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Hi folks — its workshop time again.

We kick off on August 6th with a taster of the effect Kettlebells can have on our Pilates classes.

This fantastic (low cost ) piece of equiptment can help our clients burn a whopping 20 calories per minute. Imagine in your 1 hour class if you put a small Kettlebell routine in for 30 minutes your clients would burn 600 calories !!! how fantastic is that

check out the link attached to see what other brilliant workshops we have lined up for you from August to December of 2011

Check out BODYFIRM workshops here

As always call the studio to book 01 868 4600 – looking forward to hearing from and seeing you all soon

Regards Joyce

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

Teacher Training Newsletter Jan 2011

Monday, January 17th, 2011

Hi there fellow Pilates Teacher’s – make it your goal in 2011 to become a Pilates specialist. Learn new skills, improve old ones and differentiate yourself from others in the field.

The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy provides excellent courses and workshops year upon year, some with international presenters.

And 2011 is no exception with exciting new material such as Pilates Kettle Bell fusion, Pilates TRX suspension and new twists on old themes such as Reforming your Mat / Reforming your Reformer – for all Level I and Level I /II instructors – who are looking for more challenging material to boost their existing class programs

Workshops

  • Pilates playground
  • Pilates kettle bell fusion
  • Better hips – better back
  • Pilates for men
  • Reform your mat & reformer
  • Pre-natal Pilates and post-natal Pilates
  • In the pink Pilates for breast cancer
  • Pilates for sport

Master Class Schedule 2011

  • Endurance Pilates mat
  • Pilates kettle bell fusion
  • Feel the yin of Pilates
  • Advanced mat with a twist

Check out our full schedule and details on www.bodyfirmpilates.com

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

Recent mat Level I/II course

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Hi folks

Just a quick note to all of you who completed our July 4 day intensive Mat Instructors course. (it was fantastic both myself and Mathew had a blast working with you) 

September 4th (exam day!!) is fast approaching and I hope that training is going well - any questions / assistance you need for Sept 4th assessment just give us a call.

See you all soon Joyce 

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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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Great Day Sports Conditioning workshop

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Hi Guys – what a day on Saturday the 12th great to see so many of you interested in this fascinating  subject and  gosh you guys can talk when working together !!

Emma and myself had a great time working with you.

Our 3 phase approach with bio-mechanical knowledge will cover all sports and offer you a wider client base.

I hope your clients find all the new information about corrective flexibility and injury prevention utilizing the Pilates Method useful and effective

Good luck with it and look forward to seeing you all again soon

Regards Joyce