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The Pilates Practice: Uncovering the Basics

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Overview

Welcome to RewbyPilates!

This course has been created to share the fundamentals of Pilates with you and then to put it all into practise in a safe and engaging way. Pilates has the potential to be life-changing with the many benefits it offers, including improved health and well-being. It challenges the practise of a slow and gradual strengthening, not only in our bodies but also in our minds, constantly testing our endurance and commitment to self.

Before engaging in workouts or classes, it's essential to learn the basics. This course offers a thorough exploration into the fundamentals such as the Pilates principles, breathing and correct body placement through movement. It then moves on to the importance of stretching and warming up before and after a Pilates session. It will then take you through a selection of the Pilates repertoire, breaking down each exercise, one step at a time.

Once completing the course, there will be a greater level of confidence in approaching new group classes with ease. Similarly, online workouts will be that much more effective and safe. And on top of that, there is the added benefit of seeing your body transform for the better! This course will really add value in terms of developing a healthy body, mind and spirit in setting up your Pilates foundation from the start.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • The Benefits of Pilates
  • The Pilates Principles: A Voice of Encouragement
  • The 6 Pilates Principles Defined
  • PRACTICAL: Applying the 6 Pilates Principles
  • The Importance of Breathing
  • Posterior-Lateral Breathing
  • The Pre-Workout Meditation (Audio)
  • Imprint & Neutral
  • Rib Cage Placement
  • Scapular Stability
  • Head & Cervical Spine
  • 10-Minutes of Stretching
  • Warm Up
  • Beginner: Basic Core 1
  • Beginner: Basic Core 2
  • Beginner: Basic Core 3
  • Beginner: Basic Core 4
  • Beginner: Basic Core 5
  • Beginners: Basic Core 6
  • Beginners: Basic Core 7
  • Intermediate: Power Core 1
  • Intermediate: Power Core 2
  • Intermediate: Power Core 3
  • Intermediate: Power Core 4
  • Intermediate: Power Core 5
  • Intermediate: Power Core 6
  • Intermediate: Power Core 7
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Robyn Whale

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