Pilates Matwork Intensive

Pilates Matwork

Our matwork course curriculum is broken down into a series of tuition modules covering topics on both a theoretical and practical basis, along with anatomy as relevant:

• Introductory Day (Including: the legacy of Joseph Pilates; the development of Body Control Pilates; what is Pilates?; movement and posture review; the theory of muscle balancing; key principles)
• Neutral Pelvis and Spine; The Spine
• Breathing; Concentration, Release and Relaxation
• Core Stability: Lumbar and Pelvic Stability
• Core Stability: Scapular Stability
• Joints and the Hip; the Knee
• Ankles and Feet; Elbows, Wrists and Hands, Working with Weights
• Posture and Alignment; Stretching
• Classical Pilates Exercises
• Client Enrolment; Client Assessment; Designing Client Programmes; Client Progression
• Lesson Plans and Teaching Skills
• Anatomy Review
• Last Tuition Day (Including: Completing the Course; Establishing Your Business Setting Up Classes; good practice; Client Care; Planning Your Career)