Pilates Workshops

Coming Up: Pilates for Special Populations (October 19) and

Pilates Advanced Choreography (October 20)

Pilates for Injuries and Special Populations

Calling All Pilates Instructors, Physical Therapists, and Trainees!

Are you interested in deepening your understanding of anatomy, physiology, and injuries to better serve your clients? Do you want to enable clients with physical challenges to enjoy all the benefits of Pilates? Are you hoping you make your studio or practice more accessible to clients who don’t match the stereotypical “fit” standard? This workshop is for you!

As Pilates instructors, we’re more effective when we can cater to a wide range of students beyond just the physically fit. We know that Pilates is about far more than fitness!

By choreographing accessible classes and offering modifications, we can help more clients enjoy the physical and mental benefits that Pilates offers. This workshop gives you the knowledge and techniques to design effective Pilates classes and programs for special populations.

Date: October 19, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Pilates in the Grove, Coconut Grove Studio
Address: 3316 Virginia St. Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Price: $399

Taught by Pilates in the Grove founder, Christa Gurka, and Dr. Kelly Vara, this important workshop covers all the essentials of working with clients who have injuries and/or physical limitations.

  • Increase your anatomical knowledge:

    Learn more about anatomy, biomechanics, pathologies, and injuries to deepen your understanding of a variety of conditions — pregnancy, fibromyalgia, back pain, injuries, etc. — and train in a way that feels comfortable and safe for each one.

    Hone proper exercise techniques:

    Discover how to identify faulty postures and suboptimal movement patterns while understanding the key anatomical elements as they relate to functional movement and exercise. You’ll also learn how to make modifications to Pilates choreography to accommodate clients with limitations.

    Learn how to identify a need

    This workshop will teach you how to examine dysfunctional patterns in various regions of the body, how to manage the most common types of injuries/special populations, and how to create and practice the appropriate programs for them.

  • Requirements of certification: Attend all classroom hours.

    Students should have completed an approved Pilates certification program or are currently enrolled in an approved Teacher Training program.

Attend in-person or online!

In-Person

Enjoy a hands-on learning experience at our beautiful Coconut Grove studio.

Interact directly with Christa and Kelly in a small group setting.

Dig into anatomy, injuries, modifications, and more so you can support people with disabilities, injuries, and limiting conditions.

Receive a recording of the workshop you can review to refresh your skills.

Please bring Pilates socks, water, and other necessities. No food will be provided.

Livestream Online

No need to travel to Florida — access this class from anywhere with internet access.

Listen to Christa and Kelly discuss the essentials of working with special populations.

Dig into anatomy, injuries, modifications, and more so you can support people with disabilities, injuries, and limiting conditions.

Receive a recording of the workshop you can review to refresh your skills.

Please remain camera on and muted during the workshop until the Q&A portion of the event.

Want to refine your Pilates skills even further? Attend our additional weekend training event below!

Advanced Choreography Workshop

Did you know there are more than 900 archival Pilates exercises? It’s true — but many of them remain a complete mystery even to the most dedicated Pilates students (and instructors)!

This interactive workshop unlocks those advanced exercises and movements, showing you how to perform them safely and correctly on the reformer. It’s an immersive educational experience designed specifically for advanced Pilates instructors and/or students.

Taught by expert instructor Teri Seier Moore, this workshop is tailored specifically for those who are ready to deepen their Pilates knowledge:

  • Instructors with comprehensive certifications who want to offer more options to their students

  • Practitioners who want to elevate their own practice and experience more benefits

Throughout this interactive workshop, you’ll gain new insights into Pilates methods and movements. You’ll benefit from Teri’s years of Pilates expertise as she demonstrates the essential techniques of these advanced movements. By the end of the class, you’ll know exactly how to perform these advanced reformer exercises safely and teach them correctly!

WHEN: Sunday October 20, 2024 1:00-3:00 pm EST

WHERE: 3316 Virginia Street Miami FL 33133

PRICE: $149

Ready to spend a weekend improving your skills for yourself and your students?

Spend a weekend with the Pilates in the Grove team in beautiful Coconut Grove (or online)! You’ll walk away with a deeper knowledge of Pilates and an advanced repertoire of reformer exercises.

Attend the full workshop weekend, October 19-20, 2024.