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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

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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

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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

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Pilates Mat Instructor 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?

Option 1 Our  APL Courses (Approved prior learning Courses)

PPAM1 PROGRESSIVE Pilates Mat Work Level I/II

APL Courses (Approved prior learning Courses)

For instructors qualified (min 2years ) in movement ie Fitness , Personal Training, Dance, Alexander / Feldenkrais technique or Pilates etc

Pilates experience : Must have a min of 20 hours Pilates participation in group or private setting – with a qualified Pilates instructor.

Should you have difficulty in getting to classes – contact us about our home training option – so you can still become the Pilates Professional you wish to be.  (terms and conditions apply)

See dates and further details below

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Option 2 PPAM F / Pilates Mat Foundation Course

For persons who have over 2 years of Pilates experience in the Pilates Method training with a qualified Pilates Instructors

This course is run over 6 days (2 day weekend for 3 months)

Anatomy and Physiology is a requirement for insurance and can be taken on line (this is a small separate expense to course cost)

See dates and further details below

Schedule 2011

 

PPAM 1 (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Mat work Level I / II) (APL course)

SUMMER SPECIAL €95 discount

Beginner / Improver & Intermediate levels)

3 Day Intensive Course (full attendance required)

Dates: July 22nd/23rd/24th (Fri/Sat/Sun)

Times: 9am to 5pm all days

Materials provided : Course DVD and comprehensive manual provided

Assessment: Sept 9th 9am start written, practical and teaching practical

Cost: €795.00 (this includes 1 assessment)

Summer Special €700.00

Course information and booking form click PPAM 1

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PPAM 1 (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Mat work Level I / II) (APL course)

Beginner / Improver & Intermediate levels)

3 Day Intensive Course (full attendance required)

Dates: September 9th/10th/11th (Fri/Sat/Sun)

Times: 9am to 5pm all days

Materials provided : Course DVD and comprehensive manual provided

Assessment: October 22nd (full day)  written, practical and teaching practical

Cost: €795.00 (this includes 1 assessment)

Course information and booking form click PPAM 1

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PPAM 2 (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Mat work Level III ) (APL course)

Advanced Mat Work Instructor (Diploma)

1 Day Intensive Course (full attendance required)

Dates: July 2nd – Assessment 17th Sept 2011

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Dates: October 1st Saturday- Assessment Dec 3rd 2011

Times: 9am to 5pm

Materials provided : Course DVD and comprehensive manual provided

Assessment: Aug 27th & Dec 3rd 9am start practical only

Cost: €395.00 (this includes 1 assessment)

Early Bird  €350.00  Non earlybird €395.00

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Option 2 PPAM F / Pilates Mat Foundation Course Level I

For persons who have over 2 years of Pilates experience in the Pilates Method training with a qualified Pilates Instructors

PPAM F1 (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Mat work Level I)

Beginner & Improver Levels )

6 Day Intensive Course (full attendance required) 2 day weekends over 3 months

A&P taken separately

Dates: Sept 3rd/4th – Oct 8th/9th – Nov 5th/6th (Sat/Sun)

Times: 9am to 5pm all days

Materials provided : Course DVD and comprehensive manual provided

Assessment: Jan 2012 TBA (full day)  written, practical and teaching practical

Cost: €1200.00 (this includes 1 assessment)

Course information and booking form PPAF 1 2011

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PPAM F 2 (PROGRESSIVE Pilates Mat work Level II)

Intermediate level  Levels )

1 Day Intensive Course (full attendance required)

Dates: October 2nd

Times: 9am to 5pm

Materials provided : Course DVD and comprehensive manual provided

Assessment: Nov 26th 9am start practical only

Cost: €350 (this includes 1 assessment)

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December Pilates Challenge for Instructors

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Folks you know me I am always harping on about Instructors needing to find time every day for their own personal practice. And at every workshop you keep telling me that you are all too busy to practice !!!

Well for the last few weeks I have gone through this very simple but challenging routine and it takes approx 20-25 minutes and its laced with all the components necessary to keep up our skills as Pilates Instructors

I thought why not share it and lets all do it from now till the 14th of Dec (so you can enjoy Christmas week !)

So from Wed 24th of Nov – why not give this little routine a go do it every 2nd day – and update us with your feed back.

  • Standing tall breathing
  • Standing Ballet swings                  50 each leg – arms at 1st
  • Roll down to plank – back to elephant back to standing 10 reps
  • Rolling press up to star -( ie press up to star on right back to press up star on left) – 1 rep -= 1 rotation of all 3 ! –  25 rotations
  • 100 extended and lowered to 45 degrees holding for 2 minutes
  • Rollups  50 reps
  • Saw 25 pairs
  • Cat to Camel 20 reps (mobility not stretch)
  • Air Chair (in a squat against the wall) build from 2 to 5 mins

Cool down supine frog for hip openers 2 – 5 mins (time depending)

If you fancy a change you can swop Double leg lower and lift for 100

and 50 Teasers for Roll up !

or do half and half 25 teasers /25 roll ups

Have a go and let me know how you are getting on

Good luck

Joyce

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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

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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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_tRgTiABBE

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Quote of the day

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

“I must be right. Never an aspirin. Never injured a day in my life. The whole country, the whole world, should be doing my exercises. They’d be happier.”

Joe said this one year before he died at the age of 87.

Well luck him he started young – for us unfortunates who do have injuries and postural issues etc – thankfully Pilates  is keeping us together !

Never to early or too late to start – so lets get out there and knock on doors and inspire the young and not so young to get involved is this timless wonderful technique

Have a fanastic day

Omshanti

Joyce

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Humbled by your kind comments

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Hello, I just want to express how humbled my self and Emma are by your kind comments reference the recent Pilates for Breast Cancer Workshop.

As mentioned we will be in touch with any updates

Cheers Joyce

Below is a sample

Petra Barnes Many thanks to Joyce, Emma and Bernie for all the hard work you put into preparing and delivering an inspiring workshop on such an important topic. When I was working my way through the superb manual again I only realized how much material was covered, well presented and put into practice with a careful ecercise program that is so much n eeded by a vulnerable group of women. I always feel uplifted after Bodyfirm workshops and confident to pass the knowledge on to the world. Keep up the good work in the same warm caring and humourous way as always

Julien Joly Fab workshop, really excited with the new material and look forward to putting it into practice, gently and with great care. Thanks Joyce, you’re a starˇ

Mathew Stevens Excellent workshop. Very informative. Thank you both

Eileen O’sullivan My brain is buzzing, so much to take in, I want to replay the day again in my mind, so I haven’t missed anything. Feel humbled by the courage and bravery of these women, I aspire to that . The manual has already been read and will be re-read… Your ground work in this has been superb, will enable us to teach with integrity, thks Joyce & Emma

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Mat I II course weekend

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Well well well, what a fantastic weekend of weather and poor us having to work inside, torturing ourselves looking out !!!

But we had a great time as well, what a lovely group of ladies at our most recent Mat I II course. Now the hard work starts girls, so at least 1 hour per day practice between here and your exams

And remember dont be strangers any questions in the meantime come back immediately

Great to have met and worked with you all

Regards Joyce

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