Studio Systems Evolved

Program Schedule

Kathy Corey and Michael King teach a two day workshop on how the Pilates exercises were originally taught in the New York Studio. The course includes Mat work, small props, Reformer, Wunda Chair and Cadillac exercises, then combines the individual programs into a studio system.

The target audience for the workshop is Pilates professionals. Pilates enthusiasts wanting to learn program design from Master Teachers are welcome. Kathy and Michael will assume everyone in the workshop has extensive experience with Pilates.

Saturday June 12 - Day 1 - Mat Work Day

Section One looks at seamlessly bringing in the Pilates Principals in preparation work for maximum effectiveness. Instructors are challenged by clients who come to sessions having spent the day behind a desk. Instructors have to be able to prepare the body for more effective work.

Sections Two through Five focus on Classical Movements and Contemporary Modifications. Each section looks at classical movements with contemporary modifications and the use and need for props such as foam rollers, rings, bands and balls. The workshop presents the movements from a strength or mobility aspect and shows how to balance and program sessions.

Section One - Pre Pilates – 1 Hour
Program Movements:
Alignment
Preparation Exercises
Breath Work

Section Two: Supine Work – 1 Hour
Program Movements:
100
Shoulder Bridge
Single Leg Stretch

Section Three: Prone Work – 1 Hour
Program Movements:
Swimming
Swan Dive
Leg Pull Prone

Section Four: Seated Work – 1 Hour
Program Movements:
Rolling
Roll Up
Saw

Section Five: Side Lateral Work – 1 Hour
Program Movements:
Kneeling Side Kick
Side Bend
Rotisserie Chicken

Section Six: Standing Pilates – 1 Hour
Taking the work up off the mat.
Program Movements:
A combination of original exercises and new developments of the standing program.

Sunday June 13 - Day 2 - Equipment Day

Each of the six programs combines original equipment exercises with innovative variations.

Programs One through Three work the whole body on an individual piece of equipment. Programs Four through Six incorporate the Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair programs to provide an integrated system for a dynamic workout.

The day teaches endless possibilities for programming through interchanging the exercises.

Program One: Reformer – 1 Hour
The Leg Series
The Center Series
Upper Body and Standing Series

Program Two: Cadillac - 1 Hour
The Leg Series
The Center Series
Upper Body and Standing Series

Program Three: Wunda Chair - 1 Hour
The Leg Series
The Center Series
Upper Body and Standing Series

Program Four: Studio Systems Series I – 1 Hour
The Leg Series - Reformer
The Center Series - Cadillac
Upper Body and Standing Series - Wunda Chair

Program Five: Studio Systems Series II – 1 Hour
The Leg Series - Wunda Chair
The Center Series - Reformer
Upper Body and Standing Series - Cadillac

Program Six: Studio Systems Series III – 1 Hour
The Leg Series - Cadillac
The Center Series - Wunda Chair
Upper Body and Standing Series - Reformer

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Workshop Overview