Balanced Body Teacher Training Program

Balanced Body offers a program that includes both classical and contemporary exercises which gives you diversity of training, critical thinking skills, and a balanced view of the Pilates repertoire.  This program will teach you the Pilates exercises on all pieces of equipment including the Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Wunda Chair, High Barrel and Low Barrel.  The program incorporates the classic methods of Pilates with innovative movements, modifications and variations so you are prepared to work with any client at any level.  You will learn postural assessment techniques and how to work pregnancy, osteoporosis and spinal/joint injuries.  Our intention is to support you through this intense process to become the most well-rounded, thoughtful teacher you can be. 

Upcoming 2012 Courses at Awaken:

Jan 27-29th                 Mat 1

Feb 24-26th                 Reformer 1

March 23-25th             Mat 2

April 20-22nd               Reformer 2

June 2-3rd                    Reformer 3

Sept 21-23rd                Trapeze/Cadillac

Oct 26-28th                  Chair/Barrels

Anatomy dates coming soon!

Testimonials

'This is my 7th workshop with Karin. I keep coming back because she is a phenomenal teacher... Informative, professional, knowledgeable and fun! She know her stuff! She is willing to do what she can to help you through the trainings. I am looking forward to learning more! I am grateful. Thanks Karin. Thanks Balanced Body. '

'Karin is a fountain of information. She covers everything from start to finish. I feel she teaches us to be effective, caring and safe instructors. She answers question in concise manor and is a lot of fun to be around

‘Karin is an amazing pilates instructor. Her expertise and presentation of the material was done exceptionally well.’   

‘This was an excellent training. Highly informative and a perfect blend of learning the foundations/philosophy and practice. Karin is a phenomenal instructor with a wealth of information. She created a safe, fun and challenging environment!’

‘Karin was a phenomenal instructor. Incredibly knowledgeable, patient and insightful.’

'Thanks Karin for your kind spirit and all the knowledge you bring to so many.'

'Karin Twigg is professional instructor! She is grounded in her knowledge in pilates, and she knows her stuff! Her way of presenting material is never boring. It's always informative no matter what course or class you take. You walk away saying, "that was worth my time!''

Pilates Workshops with Tom McCook

Saturday, May 5th, 2012
11-12pm Mat Class... $35
12-7pm (1 hour break) - Franklin Method and Pilates Repertoire  ..... $225

Sunday, May 6th, 2012
8-9am Mat Class... $35
9-12pm Stretch for Optimal Flexibility and Heath
1-4pm Improve Performance and Health with the Franklin Method and Pilates... $225

Both Workshops $400
Both Workshops and Mat Classes $440

Franklin Method and Pilates Repertoire 6 hours
a. Balance the Pelvis, legs and feet with the Franklin Method and Pilates Repertoire 3 hours
Learn to move and teach better! Take a deeper dive into the amazing human design to gain valuable insight for your teaching and movement practice. In this 3 hour workshop you will gain experiential knowledge and practical understanding of the relationship between the pelvis, legs and feet in movement to support life long wellbeing. Tom McCook a Franklin Method level 3 educator and Pilates teacher will blend the Franklin Method with related Pilates mat and equipment repertoire for optimal learning and skill development. This workshop will help you to understand movement and cueing in a whole new way.
 
b. Balance the Shoulder Girdle and Neck with the Franklin Method and Pilates Repertoire 3 hours
Experience, understand and teach optimum function using the Franklin Method and the Pilates repertoire. In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn through touch, movement and interactive lecture, the bone and muscle relationships of the shoulder girdle and cervical spine for tension release, postural improvements, strength, flexibility and greater efficiency of movement. We will combine the insightful lesson lesson with related Pilates mat and equipment repertoire for health and performance.

Stretch for Optimal Flexibility and Health  3  hours
Learn how to stretch effectively! In this workshop, you’ll expand your understanding and ability to improve functional flexibility and structural balance. You’ll learn the importance of alignment, joint mobility, opposition, resistance, mental focus, breathing, and awareness. The workshop will begin with Franklin Method warm-ups to awaken the brain body connection, followed by movement and stretching techniques to improve flexibility, stability and structural balance. This experience will help you become a better mover and teacher, as well as bring more integrity to all of your movement practices.

Improve Performance and Health with the Franklin Method and Pilates  3 hours
Learn useful cutting edge tools  to improve performance and health with the Franklin Method and Pilates Repertoire.
Knowing when and how to progress a client and how to sequence exercises for maximum  effectiveness are what distinguish a good Pilates instructor from a great one. Tom McCook will take you through progressions for several key Pilates exercises combined with a Franklin Method lesson on effortless postural alignment, movement efficiency and joint mobility.You’ll learn what good posture actually means, discover your central axis and your center of gravity. We'll combine the Franklin Method with classic and contemporary Pilates exercises on the mat and equipment for a powerful movement, learning experience.  In the process you will learn how to improve your client’s performance in both athletic activities and daily life.