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Do you wish to be a Pilates Instructor ?

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Do you wish to be a Pilates Instructor ? but you are unsure as to which course / route you should take.Well The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy is here to assist you

All Mat courses available from the PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy are detailed below – once you have chosen the route that suits you best – check out further details by using the links to our web site or call 01 868 4600 we will be happy to assist you in your decision

Are you currently a qualified fitness / personal trainer? (REPS Irl Level 4/ REPS UK Level 3) and want a Pilates education that is Internationally accredited and recognized and meets the the standards as set down by EFRA and REPS

Level 3 Mat Instructor (CYQ centrally YMCA qualification) Internationally accredited CYQ Certificate and PPA Diploma in Mat Pilates from beginner to advanced/personal training and fit circle module

these qualifications enable you to:

Group Mat classes from beginner to advanced levels
Utilize small props for modification / progressions
Progressive Mat sessions for individual clients
Progressive Mat sessions with modifications for postural dysfunctions
Progressive Mat sessions with modifications / progressions for PRE-hab sessions to prevent injury

click here for further details

Are you currently a movement instructor? (basic fitness / yoga / dance etc with A&P) and wish to add Pilates to your current skill base. This inital certifiate is renewed every 2 years by attaining 16 hours of up-skilling in Pilates education.

PPA-Level I/II Mat Instructor (CThA complementary therapists Ass UK accredited)

this qualification will enable you to:

Group Mat classes for beginner to intermediate levels
Progressive Mat classes with modifications / progressions to address ability and capability of the clients

After 100 teaching hours you may attend a conversion course to attain your CYQ Certificate Mat Level 3 and PPA Diploma (subject to meeting / passing assessment criteria

click here for further details

Are you currently a qualified Pilates Mat Level 1 or Level I/II instructor?

A 2 day CYQ conversion course is available – this will enable you to take CYQ assessments (theory paper, worksheets and case study) to attain the CYQ Level 3 Certificate and the PPA Diploma

Are you currently a qualified Pilates Mat Level III instructor?

A 1 day CYQ conversion course is available – this will enable you to take CYQ assessments (theory paper, worksheets and case study) to attain the CYQ Level 3 Certificate and the PPA Diploma

click here for further details

Are you a Pilates enthuasist? with no movement qualfications but 2 years consistant training and a passion to teach Pilates

OR are you a Physiotherapist/Physical Therapist? with no group teaching experience (min 30 hours Pilates attendance)

and wish to add Pilates to your current skill base. This inital certifiate is renewed every 2 years by attaining 16 hours of up-skilling in Pilates education.

PPA-F Level I Mat Instructor (CThA complementary therapists Ass UK accredited)

with this qualification you can provide

Group Mat classes for beginner to improver level

After 100 teaching hours you may attend the PPA F2 to progress to intermediate level

After 200 teaching hours you may attend a conversion course to attain your CYQ Certificate Mat Level 3 and PPA Diploma (subject to meeting / passing assessment criteria)

click here for further details

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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

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A little bit of me time on a Friday !!!

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Hi everyone – ok its not sunny but it is still a wonderful day.

How about taking a few minutes today for your self and experience the benefits of 360° Pilates. Here is a little routine I have just completed earlier this morning I hope you feel as good following it as I do.

Breath deeply as you perform each movement – clear your mind and give YOURSELF

Standing breath – 10 rounds of breating circling the arms
Forward bend – just hang and enjoy for 2 minutes breath into any tight spots
Cat to camel – 10 rounds to loosen up that tired spine
Swan dive – just hold it here and breath – 1 to 2 minutes
Hundred – just hold and feel the breath going wide and full 1 to 2 minutes
Rolling ball – stretch and massage your spine 1 minute
Saw – dont forget to honor centre as you rotate from side to side 1 mintue
Mermaid 3 repitations but hold each one in strech for 30seconds
Star - hold for up to 1 minute (if you get tired go onto your forearm )
Repeat on opposite side
Plank – hold for 1 to 2 minutes (again if you tire go to forearms)
Now just sit and breath for up to 5 minutes clear your mind

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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

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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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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

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Pilates Mat Instructor Certification 2011

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

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

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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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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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

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Pilates quote of the week 24th June

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Pilates helps your body stay young, fit, and full of vitality.

As Joe himself once said, “With body, mind, and spirit functioning perfectly as a coordinated whole, what else could reasonably be expected other than an active, alert, disciplined person.”Joseph Pilates, Return to Life Through Contrology

So today be gentle with your self, eat well and move to attend to your body,take some quite time and calm your mind and replenish your spirit.

Have a wonderful day

Joyce

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Archive for the ‘Training’ Category

Do you wish to be a Pilates Instructor ? but you are unsure as to which course / route you should take.Well The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy is here to assist you

All Mat courses available from the PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy are detailed below – once you have chosen the route that suits you best – check out further details by using the links to our web site or call 01 868 4600 we will be happy to assist you in your decision

Are you currently a qualified fitness / personal trainer? (REPS Irl Level 4/ REPS UK Level 3) and want a Pilates education that is Internationally accredited and recognized and meets the the standards as set down by EFRA and REPS

Level 3 Mat Instructor (CYQ centrally YMCA qualification) Internationally accredited CYQ Certificate and PPA Diploma in Mat Pilates from beginner to advanced/personal training and fit circle module

these qualifications enable you to:

Group Mat classes from beginner to advanced levels

Utilize small props for modification / progressions

Progressive Mat sessions for individual clients

Progressive Mat sessions with modifications for postural dysfunctions

Progressive Mat sessions with modifications / progressions for PRE-hab sessions to prevent injury

Are you currently a movement instructor? (basic fitness / yoga / dance etc with A&P) and wish to add Pilates to your current skill base. This inital certifiate is renewed every 2 years by attaining 16 hours of up-skilling in Pilates education.

PPA-Level I/II Mat Instructor (CThA complementary therapists Ass UK accredited)

this qualification will enable you to:

Group Mat classes for beginner to intermediate levels

Progressive Mat classes with modifications / progressions to address ability and capability of the clients

After 100 teaching hours you may attend a conversion course to attain your CYQ Certificate Mat Level 3 and PPA Diploma (subject to meeting / passing assessment criteria

Are you currently a qualified Pilates Mat Level 1 or Level I/II instructor?

A 2 day CYQ conversion course is available – this will enable you to take CYQ assessments (theory paper, worksheets and case study) to attain the CYQ Level 3 Certificate and the PPA Diploma

Are you currently a qualified Pilates Mat Level III instructor?

A 1 day CYQ conversion course is available – this will enable you to take CYQ assessments (theory paper, worksheets and case study) to attain the CYQ Level 3 Certificate and the PPA Diploma

Are you a Pilates enthuasist? with no movement qualfications but 2 years consistant training and a passion to teach Pilates

OR are you a Physiotherapist/Physical Therapist? with no group teaching experience (min 30 hours Pilates attendance)

and wish to add Pilates to your current skill base. This inital certifiate is renewed every 2 years by attaining 16 hours of up-skilling in Pilates education.

PPA-F Level I Mat Instructor (CThA complementary therapists Ass UK accredited)

with this qualification you can provide

Group Mat classes for beginner to improver level

After 100 teaching hours you may attend the PPA F2 to progress to intermediate level

After 200 teaching hours you may attend a conversion course to attain your CYQ Certificate Mat Level 3 and PPA Diploma (subject to meeting / passing assessment criteria)

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

Unique workshops coming

The PROGRESSIVE Pilates Academy @ BODYFIRM Studios

to book call 01 868 4600

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?

Schedule 2011

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