Body Harmonics Pilates Teacher Training is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to become a certified and successful Pilates instructor. The program provides a comprehensive learning experience that combines the fundamentals of anatomy, kinesiology, and exercise science with the unique Body Harmonics Pilates Method. Here at Pilates in Guelph, Ontario, we offer many different continuing education courses to help Pilates instructors be their best. Learn more about Pilates teacher training courses below, and sign up today!
This course focuses on three pieces of equipment: foam roller, swivel discs and stability ball. Simple, portable and versatile, each piece of apparatus adds challenge and depth to classes and one-on-one sessions. Learn to rebalance and create both deep and superficial support in the hips, shoulders and upper torso. Build exercise sequences from simple to complex and from relatively stable to extremely unstable. Equipped with both conceptual and kinesthetics understanding, you leave this course ready to teach core stability and balance training in a way that engages the body in every plane and direction.
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Anatomy for Motion literally changes the way you think about, observe and feel human movement. Fun and interactive, this course brings the human structure to life. You gain new insights into how the body moves from different perspectives. The ultimate goal of this course is to help you understand how movement is produced at all major joints. This understanding lays the groundwork for accurate neuromuscular recruitment, joint mobility and core control.
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The human spine is a dynamic structure built to move with ease and power… until it doesn’t. The spine plays a central role in everything we do from sitting to standing, walking, running or jumping. In this foundational biomechanics course, we examine the structure of the spine and learn about key roles the different sections of the spine play in movement and core control. From a movement perspective we look at how to design a spine-focused exercise prescription that promotes optimal function.
Learning Objectives
This course is one in a 3-part biomechanics series consisting of Build a Strong and Supple Spine, Power and Balance for Hip and Knee, and Simplifying the Shoulder Complex. The series explores the three major areas of the body that significantly impact overall function. It focuses on how to observe movement mechanics in these areas so you can offer meaningful instruction on how to move better
The human spine is a dynamic structure built to move with ease and power… until it doesn’t. The spine plays a central role in everything we do from sitting to standing, walking, running or jumping. In this foundational biomechanics course, we examine the structure of the spine and learn about key roles the different sections of the spine play in movement and core control. From a movement perspective we look at how to design a spine-focused exercise prescription that promotes optimal function.
Learning Objectives
This course is one in a 3-part biomechanics series consisting of Build a Strong and Supple Spine, Power and Balance for Hip and Knee, and Simplifying the Shoulder Complex. The series explores the three major areas of the body that significantly impact overall function. It focuses on how to observe movement mechanics in these areas so you can offer meaningful instruction on how to move better
The shoulder complex is exactly that; complex! In this foundational biomechanics course, we start with both visual and experiential reviews of the shoulder region to increase your skills of observation and assessment. You learn to identify postural deviations, imbalances, and timing incongruities that are often underlying issues in the neck and shoulder. We practise simple exercises that help integrate the shoulder complex into torso for better overall support and dynamic movement.
Learning Objectives
This course is one in a 3-part biomechanics series consisting of Build a Strong and Supple Spine, Power and Balance for Hip and Knee, and Simplifying the Shoulder Complex. The series explores the three major areas of the body that significantly impact overall function and focuses on how to observe movement mechanics in these areas so you can offer meaningful instruction on how to move better.
This course covers the characteristics of handedness and scoliosis patterns and how they affect posture and muscle activation throughout the body. You also learn how to apply this knowledge to choosing effective exercise protocols. You leave with fresh observation skills and a new paradigm of understanding spinal mechanics and their influence on both structure and function.
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Optimal functioning of the sacroiliac joint is essential for a happy back, hips and knees. Learn techniques to understand how the SI joint is functioning in your clients, along with exercise progressions to address common issues of hypermobility, hypomobility and pelvic imbalances.
Learning Objectives
Anatomy for Motion literally changes the way you think about, observe and feel human movement. Fun and interactive, this course brings the human structure to life. You gain new insights into how the body moves from different perspectives. The ultimate goal of this course is to help you understand how movement is produced at all major joints. This understanding lays the groundwork for accurate neuromuscular recruitment, joint mobility and core control.
Learning Objectives
In this course you learn to analyze locomotion patterns that work from our feet, through the legs and hips, into the pelvis, and up the spine into shoulders. Based on the Spinal Engine theory, this course helps you see the gait mechanics as a whole body experience. Your ability to observe how we walk, and understand the intricacies of how movement is integrated as we walk, expands dramatically. You leave with a completely new way of seeing bodies and a repertoire of simple exercises that have profound and positive effects on a person’s gait mechanics.
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Today osteoporosis is reaching epidemic levels. This presents a challenge from a movement, strength and flexibility perspective. As movement and exercise professionals we need to choose appropriate exercises that keep people safe and reduce risk factors associated with osteopenia and osteoporosis. This course is packed with current information and analysis of these conditions. It also offers a detailed map of how to ensure the exercises you teach are bone safe and effective for building bone density. You leave equipped with tools to work proactively with the specialized needs of people with osteopenia and osteoporosis.
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In this course, you learn principles of rehabilitative exercise and how to use these for therapeutic interventions that complement your Pilates and movement practice. You will leave knowing how to restore the greatest degree of function in the shortest time, and how to develop rehabilitation programs within the Pilates context that are appropriate for any client. Key concepts include: co-contraction, load, mechanical loading, mobility, motor control and motor skill learning, physical stress, progression, proprioception, stability.
Learning Objectives
In this course, you learn principles of rehabilitative exercise and how to use these for therapeutic interventions that complement your Pilates and movement practice. You will leave knowing how to restore the greatest degree of function in the shortest time, and how to develop rehabilitation programs within the Pilates context that are appropriate for any client. Key concepts include: co-contraction, load, mechanical loading, mobility, motor control and motor skill learning, physical stress, progression, proprioception, stability.
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We start with a review of the structural anatomy of the hip and knee, plus all the muscles that wind from pelvis down to knee. Then we move on to examine which muscles are local and global and how to apply this information to movement patterns for hip and knee. We also review subjective and objective evaluations of all the compartments of the lower limb with primary focus on two main functions of sit to stand and gait. Finally, we dive into common conditions of the pelvis, hip and knee, as well as 11 specific movement impairment syndromes related to the pelvis and hips. Ultimately, the goal is to leave with a plan of action to restore movement, strength and function in the pelvic-hip-knee region of the body.
Learning Objectives
This course is part of a series of post-rehab protocol courses for the spine, hip and knee and shoulder complex. The curriculum includes functional anatomy, assessment, critical reflection, and a step-by-step program design with innovative exercises using mat, small props and Pilates machines. The series is key for any teacher searching for new ways to observe movement patterns and offer targeted exercises. The three courses in the series can be taken individually or in any sequence.
“Experts estimate that up to 10% of the general population may have some degree of hypermobility. Most hypermobile people do not develop any problems from their loose joints, but some suffer chronic pain and other symptoms.” (A. Pocinki, MD, Joint Hypermobility and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome, 2010)
In this course, we start by investigating what hypermobility is, its causes and who is affected. We also review clinical assessments used to determine joint hypermobility, joint hypermobility syndrome and more. We then turn to the symptoms and the dos and don’ts of helping someone manage the condition with safe and effective physical conditioning best practices.
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“Caitlin is excellent. She explains clearly, answers all questions without judgment, offers positive criticisms and encouragement”
“Caitlin’s depth of personal and professional experience makes her a confident and engaging presenter”
“I really enjoy learning from Caitlin. She makes you feel confident and pushes you to always do your best and that support feel great.”
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Our Body Harmonics Pilates Teacher Training program provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to become a certified and successful Pilates instructor.
For other courses or to request a course, please contact [email protected]. Most BODY HARMONICS’ continuing education courses can be taught in Guelph in the private tutorial format