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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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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 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

or

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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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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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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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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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

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