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Lela D Pilates is available to present Workshops, Pilates teacher training or classes specifically to your centre, studio or work place anywhere in BC.  Zoom option available. Reach out directly for details.

All the workshop below are offered in-person and via Zoom

Enjoy earning your BCRPA CECs in-person or via zoom from the comfort of your home anywhere in BC, Canada or the world! Live, interactive workshops are designed to be taken progressively or can be taken individually to match your specific needs & schedule.  All workshop times are PST 

THE PILATES FUNDAMENTS REFRESH WORKSHOP

2 BCRPA CECS

Using the Pilates principles we will explore the fundamental exercises and skills within our body so we can successfully complete or teach to our participants in a beginner class. These fundamental skills and exercises set the foundation towards achieving uniformed development. This workshop is appropriate for Pilates Instructors as well as Pilates Enthusiasts.

THE PILATES WARM UP  Setting your class up for Success

2 BCRPA CECS

Dates TBA As teachers, we know that Pilates is a method that balances both strength & stretch in each of his exercises.  Let’s explore how to create a Pilates Warm up that  successfully educates & prepares our participants for the exercises without having to over cueing at the start of each movement.

THE GENIUS OF THE ORIGINAL MAT SEQUENCE

2 BCRPA CECS

This interactive lecture will explore the history & development of the original mat sequence in Joseph Pilates book Return to Life Through Contrology,  & how the genius of his original  mat sequence perfectly prepares the student for the next exercise & assists the path to achieve uniformed development. This workshop is appropriate for Pilates Instructors as well as Pilates Enthusiasts.

PILATES MAT TRANSITIONS AND FLOW

2 BCRPA CECS

Dates TBA In this workshop we will first explore the classical Pilates transitions. Then using the Principle of Rhythm & Flow we will create & develop some new transitions of our own to increase the pace & intensity of our group mat classes

PILATES MAT WITH PROPS

4 BCRPA CECs

If you are comfortable with the fundamental exercises, and are ready to add some additional interest and challenge for your regular students, this workshop is perfect for you.

In the Pilates Mat with Props Workshop, each instructor will learn the skills to incorporate common props found in gyms and studios into our Pilates Mat class while maintaining the intent of Joseph Pilates’ original Mat work.    

PILATES FITNESS LEVEL TWO WORKSHOP

12 BCRPA CECs

Once you have mastered the BCRPA fundamental Pilates Mat exercises, and have progressed your students to an advanced beginner level, you will be ready to add some additional exercises to your class to create more interest and challenge for your regular students.

In the Pilates Fitness Level Two Workshop, each instructor will learn the skills to teach up to 12+ additional mat exercises and/or higher level progressions that can be safely added into your existing classes. You will also learn how to sequence your new movements into Joseph Pilates’ original Mat work.

TEACHING WITH THE PRINCIPLE OF PRECISION

8 BCRPA CECs 

When you are ready to progressed your teaching skills to a higher level, learn how to incorporate the Principle of Precision into your cueing. The Principle of Precision creates a deeper experience and therefore challenge to the Pilates exercises. It is with Precision that your students will discover even more benefits in their Pilates Mat practice. 

This second level workshop is developed for the experienced Pilates Mat instructor but can be taken ahead of the Pilates Fitness Level Two workshop. 

PILATES MAT MODIFICATIONS FOR THE ACTIVE OLDER ADULT

8 BCRPA CECS

This workshop will explore how to modify and adapt Pilates exercises and movements for the Active Older Adult. We will also explore which exercises to avoid. The Modifications for the Active Older Adult workshop is appropriate for personal trainers, all fitness instructors and Pilates enthusiasts.

STANDING & CHAIR PILATES for people with mobility issues

8 BCRPA CECs 

Learn how to adapt Pilates movements to accommodate participants with mobility issues that have difficulty getting down to and up from the floor. This workshop explores Pilates movements standing and on a kitchen chair and is appropriate for teaching to seniors as well as teaching Pilates at the desk in a corporate setting where there may not be space for mats.

POWER PILATES

6 BCRPA CECs  

This exciting new workshops combines using weights and other resistance tools in our Pilates Mat classes to challenge the larger muscles while continuing to honour Joseph Pilates original  goal of uniform development.. Learn where in the sequence to safely add weights to maintain the flow of Pilates as well as create a balanced and fun class.

PILATES & YOGA FUSION Workshop     

8 BCRPA CECs 

Pilates and Yoga are similar in many ways, they both focus on safe alignment, mindful breathing and the importance of the mind/body connection. They are also different. Yoga is about extensions and flow and Pilates is about the core and whole body movement and offers more flexions. It is these differences that make a fusion class a  well balanced experience.

If you are a group fitness teacher or personal trainer, you will get a taste of the two styles so you can design a fusion class, or add some mind-body movements into your current fitness classes or PT programs. 

If you are a Yoga or Pilates instructor you will come away with the tools to combine some new movements into you current classes or design a fusion class.

Join Lela Dawson, TFL Pilates Fitness and Tina Grant, TFL Yoga Fitness for this unique workshop.

PILATES MODIFICATIONS FOR THE PRE/POST NATAL CLIENT

6 BCRPA CECs   

This workshop will give you the tools to create a safe Pilates class / session or personal training session for pregnant and postpartum clients.  Learn about the physiological changes that occur in your client’s body through and the appropriate mat exercise modifications for each stage. This workshop is appropriate for personal trainers, all fitness instructors and Pilates teachers and fitness enthusiasts.

Marcia Rosales is a Classical Pilates Instructor from New York, certified through the New York Pilates Studio Teacher Certification Program under the United States Pilates Association. She has worked with a wide range of clients and has a passion for women’s health. Marcia completed a specialty certificate in Pre and Post-natal Pilates under Carolyne Anthony in 2015.

BODY ROLLING WORKSHOP

6 BCRPA CECs  

Grab your foam roller, Myo-Ball and Tennis ball and explore the use of these tools to assist in myofascial  release. You will use these skills in your personal training sessions, Pilates or fitness classes or to deliver a full Body Rolling class. Come to learn and leave feeling like you have been to the Spa!

PRIVATE PILATES MAT TUTORIAL WORKSHOP

5 BCRPA CECs $300 - on-going

This is a private one on one workshop perfect for students that have completed their Teacher Training course but would like to work on specific skills. It is also appropriate for the busy BCRPA instructors that would like to attend a workshop  on a topic that is designed specifically for their teaching development goals that fits within their busy schedule. Times and dates are at your convenience

Lela D Pilates will come to your studio or centre any where in BC via Zoom or in person to train your instructors in Pilates Fitness or present workshops for CECs.  

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