Continuing Education and Advanced Workshop

Core Dynamics offers workshops to Pilates practitioners concerning more complex physical issues and Pilates related topics. Michele Larsson has taught historical Pilates since 1979 and movement and dance classes since 1965. Michele's background includes working with all ages from children to seniors in both the healthy and post injury environment. Her unique ability to identify body imbalances, postural conditions and individual needs combined with years of experience in how to apply Pilates exercises appropriately provides a stimulating learning environment for workshop participants.

These workshops fulfill continuing education credit as required by Pilates Method Alliance.

Examples of workshops offered by Michele Larsson, Ruth Alpert and Celia Hulton include the following topics.

Anatomy

• A two or three day Pilates related anatomy workshop is offered by Ruth Alpert. Contact Core Dynamics for more information.

The Eve Gentry Approach-Continuing the Gentry Tradition

• The two-day Eve Gentry Approach explores how these pre-Pilates exercises assist with Pilates Method, problem solving and individualizing a Pilates lesson. This workshop is taught by Celia Hulton and Michele Larsson.

Pilates Level 5

• The two-day Pilates Level 5 workshop is offered by Michele Larsson, Dilla Mastrangelo and Christopher Potts. The workshop teaches level 5 exercises on all equipment, preparation exercises for the client, increasingly difficult variations or familiar exercises and client safety.

Scoliosis

• Michele Larsson leads this two-day workshop on the condition of Scoliosis, how to identify the condition and understanding the implications for the individual. The participant will learn how to adapt Pilates for this condition as well as exercises specific to scoliosis. Additional information is presented on working with clients who have either spinal fusions or rods.

The Mobile Spine

• The two-day workshop focuses on common spine problems and how to adapt and structure a Pilates lesson around these issues. Participants will learn the importance of spinal mobility and stability and how these two situations influence the Pilates exercises chosen for a client. This workshop is taught by Michele Larsson.

Advanced Training for Pilates Teachers

• Michele Larsson leads these three day seminars to assist experienced Pilates teachers to apply their skills in new and exciting ways. Learn to see the potential in every Pilates exercise and explore ways to create new programs, new exercises and new movement experiences for your clients and yourself.

How To See

• Michele Larsson developed this 3-hour workshop to assist the participant in developing  skills for accurate assessment of a clients posture and movement. Activities will include various methods to explore body position and movement and the relationship to equipment.

Distance Learning - Conference Call Learning

• Michele Larsson has developed a series of telephone seminars focused on common issues faced by Pilates teachers. You can choose to participate in individual conference calls or take the 4 call series to recieve PMA continuing education credits. Topics include Client Assessment, Posture Problems, Exercise Modifications and Lesson Planning. You can also purchase a podcast of the recordings.

Distance Learning - WEB products

• Michele Larsson and Core Dynamics are developing audio (podcasts) and video (vodcasts) that demonstrate a variety of Pilates related topics. You can purchase these products that include information that you can apply in your own teaching. Topics include, Pilates Fundamentals, Pilates for the Feet, How to use Footwork, Reformer for the Athlete.