Leah Stewart - Workshop - Exercises for Pre and Post Pregnancy

Leah Stewart - The Truth About Abdominal Exercises for Pre and Post Pregnancy

Join Leah Stewart in person as she teaches in Carpinteria, California.

Leah Stewart is the founder and owner of LiveLife Pilates. In addition she is part of the Senior Faculty and a Lecturer for BASI Pilates®.

She will be teaching a workshop that explains what happens to the abdominal muscles during pregnancy and labor and how it effects pre and post natal Pilates abdominal exercise choices and modifications.



Workshop Overview. For pregnant women, new mothers and Pilates professionals alike, there is much confusion about what happens to the abdominal muscles during pregnancy and labor and how it effects pre and post natal Pilates abdominal exercise choices and modifications. This workshop will focus on:

1. Explaining exactly happens to the abdominal muscles during pregnancy through an in-depth description of the anatomy of the abdominal muscles.

2. A detailed analysis of a diastasis recti and it’s cause and effect on pre and post natal Pilates programming.

3. The importance of continued abdominal training during and after pregnancy.

4. How to design creative, safe and effective abdominal exercise modifications and programing for yourself or your pre and post natal clients.

Pre and post natal Pilates programming involves much more than abdominal work. Confusion and misunderstanding about how to continue abdominal exercises during and after pregnancy has created fear and doubt among many Pilates professionals and practitioners. This has limited the many wonderful opportunities for using Pilates as a powerful tool to empower women during and after their pregnancies. This workshop aims to address these concerns.

Duration and Bonus Mat Class. The workshop will consist of 2 hours of lectures and practical training followed by a Bonus Mat Class that incorporates the lessons from the workshop. The Bonus Mat Class can be purchased separately, but is included in the price of the workshop.

Continuing Education Credit (CEC) . No CEC's will be offered for this workshop.

Filming. This class will be filmed by Pilates Anytime. As a result the schedule may fluctuate according to filming requirements. Participants will have the choice of being on or off camera.

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