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Pilates and Ron Fletcher Work |
Start creating a uniformly developed, lean body with Pilates... |
What is Pilates? |
Pilates is a form of exercise and movement repatterning created during World War I by Joseph and Clara Pilates. Named "Contrology" by its creator, Pilates created a Method to work with all body types, abilities and disabilities. The Pilates Method focuses on strength, flexibility, balance and the mind / body connection. |
After Joe's death in 1967, his wife Clara continued to teach Pilates to people including Ron Fletcher. After her death in 1977, the students of Joe and Clara such as Eve Gentry, Kathy Grant and Ron Fletcher continued to evolve the Method based on its original principles: Breath, Control, Concentration, Centering, Precision, and Flowing Movement. |
Pilates focuses on working the smaller muscles and not just the larger, more superficial muscles to create a uniformly developed, lean body. There are different lineages of Pilates' work, one of which is the Ron Fletcher Work. ITM specializes in the Fletcher Work. |
What will Pilates help me with? |
~ Getting into shape ~ Rehabilitation of sprains/strains ~ Sports performance enhancement ~ Scoliosis ~ Arthritic pain relief ~ Muscle balance, strength, and flexibility ~ Body awareness ~ Relief from chronic pain ~ Regaining and keeping full range of motion |
~ Improving bone density ~ Decompression of spine ~ Improved lung capacity Pilates is very helpful in all stages of pregnancy, but is not recommended to be started AFTER becoming pregnant. Doctor approval is required. |
Teacher Study Program and Teacher Workshops at ITM |
10 Week Intro Series |
Begins Friday, January 18, 2008 5 - 5:55 PM Registration due January 14 Limited Space. Early Registration Recommended. Call the studio at 610-933-6549 to have registration information sent. |
Teacher study program Inspiration to Movement, Inc. will begin its own Teacher Study Program in 2008. This program is only for serious, dedicated individuals who are truly interested in the depth of the Pilates work and learning how to effectively communicate that experience to their students. The program will be run by Rachel Nace, who has mentored and continues to mentor teachers from all over Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. The program will consist of Workshops on all the equipment and mat, anatomy and physiology, teaching techniques and how to properly progress students on the journey of integrating the work into their bodies. All students must continue to take their own private or semi private lessons and classes. Observation and assisting is also part of the program. At completion students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and will be encouraged to take the PMA Pilates Certified Exam. Please contact the studio for dates and investment. 610-933-6549 Ext. 5 Teacher workshops ITM periodically offers 2 day Teacher Workshops on such topics as Spinal Mechanics and the Mat, High Barrel and Spine Corrector and Teacher movement weekends. Contact the studio for the schedule of upcoming workshops. |
Joe and clara Pilates |