Lower Extremities

thank you, Juan, for this really great workshop! I especially like your concept of building strength to then do whatever we do with our knees - and the whole body - and being out of "alignment" in real life most of the time. I know it will be difficult with those people who have knee pain to progress because there is a lot of fear. Especially with knee-pain! But I am looking forward to try your exercises on the chair and then build up from there..

So grateful to see another workshop by Juan! Thank you Juan! Your work is impeccable, relatable, and applicable. Thank you for giving me permission to 'move' into the scary spots of my knee! Your concepts are easy to understand and uplifting. I've been trying to be mindful of not invoking 'fear' into my Pilates practice and you are a great example of optimism in movement!

Thanks so much Silke for your kind words. In my opinion most of the restrictions, even the ones that looks completely "physical" are due to overprotection of the nervous system and they're basically mediated by fear. If we can address a gradual adaptation to any kind of movements, our chance to help people are much higher. Thanks again and best regards.

Thanks Katie, I feel so humble knowing that you're on the other side of the screen. Be gentle with your knee, let it time to get stronger but don't let any belief or fear to prevent you to move more and better. Cheers!

Thanks Juan.  Particularly liked the side step-ups on the WC.  Will be a great challenge to introduce to clients. It definitely helped to try the exercises as you were talking through them.  

Thanks to you Vanisha. I think there quite some value in those little details, I'm sure your students will be able to get through it and reach the next level. Best!

I stand nine hours a day at work , in Tai chi horse stance...this work shop somehow not only got me extended bottom knee it got me lifting my ribs away from waist. Love this you are brilliant. I have walked away wanting to do one legged squats thanks for bringing back Joie de Vivre the journey towards that goal has energized my daily workouts. Brilliant work Gracias!

This is a really great workshop!!  The way/insights Juan approaches Pilates and working with clients are really important for all Pilates teachers.  LOVED Juan's theories on "correcting or not correcting", creating options for the client, relationships in the body, and the body being ready and prepared to do a movement instead of "right or wrong".     Focus on progress and increasing options for the client.    I have a couple clients who are also PTs and I shared some of Juan's phrases and ideas and these PT clients thought they were great too.

Hi Lynn Milyo, thank you so much for the excellent feedback!