Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Matwork (QCF)

Body Control Intermediate Matwork- a bridging course for teachers working towards more advanced exercises. It is designed to build on the knowledge and skills that teachers have learned from the matwork certification course.

Body Control Advanced Matwork- this course introduces the Classical Matwork philosophy, providing a preparatory series of exercises and transitions that can be introduced into classes to add progression for clients.

Body Control Foam Roller- used to increase or decrease the challenge of many familiar exercises from the regular Pilates repertoire. They expand the movement possibilities beyond those of normal mat based exercises.

As a Pilates teacher, I have a unique and privileged opportunity to work with pregnant woman to ensure that, during the pregnancy, they remain healthy and comfortable, preparing them for birth itself and for the demands of early motherhood.

Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes

Body Control Pregnancy 2 (Ante- and Postnatal) - building on the background given by the Pregnancy 1 course, this course will explore how to work with the pregnant and postnatal client in a matwork setting.

Anula Maiberg ‘Gravity’ Workshop

Anula Maiberg- Apparatus on the Mat Workshop

Kathy Corey - Exploring Matwork Workshop

Paul Howse More from the Mat Workshop

Spiraldynamik with Michael & Ton Workshop

Attended an International Pilates Heritage Congress in Joseph Pilates home town. 3 days of study with International Pilates teachers.

The Body Control Pilates for Golfers programme is really effective for improving performance and reducing the risk of injury. It helps to promote quality, range and control of movement and to enhance the golf swing.

The Reformer is the most popular piece of studio equipment. Whether the objectives are general conditioning, rehabilitation or elite physical performance, the Reformer fits the bill as it enables clients to build strength, increase mobility and so much more.

Pilates exercises are now commonly used as part of a rehabilitation or training programme for equestrians from the novice through to the competitive rider.

The course had a practical component looking at the assessment of rider asymmetry, reviewing the key muscles and joints used in riding and the effects of the interactions between the horse, rider and saddle

HIP Pilates™ is aimed at raising heart rate and improving overall functionality, strength, mobility and stamina. This exclusive class is not only ideal for the hard core Pilates fan, who would like a more intense cardio workout but also for those less adventurous clients who wish to challenge their balance and improve their functional strength without losing the true essence of the Pilates principles.

Joseph Pilates included many standing exercises in his original work. They are a great way to add variety and functional challenges within the group matwork environment, especially with regard to balance and proprioception. Other benefits of standing work are the improvement of awareness of gait, effective pelvic floor training and the fact that standing exercises, by their very nature, are weight-bearing.

A full body workout aimed at beginners to suspension training, offering lots of modifications and options to achieve a full body workout on the straps.

A study of exercises that can help to support correct integration and patterning of the psoas with the hips, pelvis and spine.