Pre-Natal Pilates

Saturday November 13th - Sunday November 14th.  Two day course (14 hours)

Pre-Natal Pilates Specialist™  Certification Program
Fee £300.00. Course materials included

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Pre-Natal Pilates Specialist™ Certification™ Program 
 
This unique and comprehensive exercise program addresses the needs of the pregnant woman from the first trimester through labor. Using the Pilates method of exercise, our program will gently and safely prepare the body for the rigors of labor while re-aligning the body for successful birthing.  We’ll remove the mysteries and myths surrounding pregnancy and exercise by providing techniques that benefit both mother and baby. In addition, the program includes extensive education regarding anatomy and the birthing process itself. You’ll gain a complete understanding of what happens to the body during pregnancy and ways to accommodate the changes that occur. Stability balls are an integral component of the program. We ensure that women are well acquainted with them as a labor tool so that they may be used comfortably and effectively during the birthing process. Our holistic program works with women using safe techniques so that their bodies are prepared for a successful birthing experience.
Prerequisites
 Basic anatomy and physiology
 Certification in fitness, Pilates, yoga, or related field
 At least two years of teaching experience
 
Course outline
Introduction
 
 Philosophy behind the program
 Goals and objectives of the program
 Guidelines for teaching pregnant women
 Contraindications for exercise
 Benefits of using the stability ball
 Possible problems and how to prevent them
 Early post partum rehab                                            
 Relaxation and breathing                   
 Pilates applications on mat and equipment
Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy 
 The three trimesters and how it influences exercise
 The anatomy of the abdominals and how to exercise them during pregnancy
 The anatomy of the pelvic floor and how it changes during pregnancy
 The anatomy of the spine and the changes that occur during pregnancy
 The anatomy of the surrounding stabilizing muscles
 The anatomy of a birth

The Centre for Womens Fitness

The Center for Women’s Fitness is committed to supporting women’s fitness through all the different stages of their lives by offering a uniquely specialized set of Pilates classes, Teacher trainings and workshops for continuing education. Founded in 1994, The Center started out as a small fitness facility that offered all types of classes from ballet tp step aerobics. We also offered our very own prenatal fitness class that was designed by Carolyne Anthony- the founder of The Center. We were soon inundated with requests to add more prenatal classes and before we knew it, the majority of our classes were geared towards either pre o post natal fitness. There programs grew into our now International Teacher Training certification for Pilates instructors. We have 12 host sites worldwide, 10 faculty members and upwards of 300 certified teachers teaching our methods. For our clients, we offer group classes on the mat and private sessions on the equipment.These sessions are conducted in our studio- The Pilates Evolution. For our instructors, we offer a number of workshops plus our pre/post natal Pilates Specialist Certification Program.