Pre- and post-natal Pilates specialist certification

Pilates for Birth Preparation™

Pilates for Post Partum Rehabilitation™

Pelvic Floor Workshop

BodyBolster for Pregnancy and Postpartum Workshop

Healing Exercises for Diastasis Recti and C-sections

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The Pilates for Birth Preparation™ 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

Posture and alignment

• How posture affects the alignment of the body during pregnancy
• Exercises that maintain correct posture
• Using the Bodybolster to realign and release muscles

Course length - 8 hours

The Pilates for Birth Preparation Program – Fee $475

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Pilates for Postpartum Rehabilitation™ Program

The goal of this program is to assist the post partum woman as she heals from the trauma of birth. We gently rebuild the body’s strength from the inside out, beginning just hours after delivery. The mother will be guided through a series of Pilates-based exercises designed to close the abdominals, realign the spine and rehabilitate the pelvic floor.

Problems that may occur during this time - diastasis recti,
C-sections and separation of the pubic bone are also addressed and techniques are provided on how to heal each of them.

In addition, we’ll discuss the many issues facing postpartum women as they reenter the world as a new mother and how this affects their exercise routine.

Prerequisites

• Basic anatomy and physiology
• Certification in fitness, Pilates, Yoga, or related field
• At least two years of teaching experience.

Course outline
Introduction

• Philosophy of program
• Goals and objectives of the program
• Guidelines for teaching post partum women
• Early post partum rehab
• Contraindications
• Benefits of using the stability ball 
• Pilates applications on mat and equipment

Anatomy and physiology post partum

• The fourth trimester and how it impacts exercise
• The anatomy of the abdominals during post partum and how to exercise them.
  Includes healing exercises for a diastasis recti and C section
• The anatomy of the pelvic floor after birth and the rehabilitation from birth trauma
• The anatomy of the spine and realigning it after the birth
• The anatomy of the surrounding stabilizing muscles and reestablishing their function

Posture and realignment

• Realigning the body using the Bodybolster
• Exercises to correct the post partum posture

Course length - 8 hours

Pilates for Postpartum Rehabilitation Program – Fee $475

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Both workshops offered in a three-day 16-hour course

The Pilates for Birth Preparation Program and Pilates for Postpartum Rehabilitation
Program – Fee $900, includes a teacher training manual

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Pelvic Floor Workshop

This course aims to take the mystery out of that vague area called the pelvic floor. We ALL have one and no one is immune from the consequences of a weak, untoned pelvic floor. Yet how many of us truly know very much about the pelvic floor?

We’ll examine each muscle of the pelvic floor and the exercises that are beneficial in maintaining their strength. Special attention will be given to certain conditions occuring during pregnancy and post partum in which the pelvic floor is stressed and traumatized. All of the information you need to educate your clients on this very sensitive and private area will be addressed.

You’ll leave this workshop with a greater understanding of what it really means to say “pull up your pelvic floor.”

Course outline

• The bony structure of the pelvis
• The muscles of the pelvis and pelvic floor
• What happens during pregnancy and post partum
• Practice sessions- exercises for the pelvic floor

Workshop length – 4 hours

Pelvic Floor Workshop – Fee $180, includes spiral bound coursebook

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BodyBolster for Pregnancy and Postpartum Workshop

Learn to release tight muscles and strengthen weak ones safely and effectively during pregnancy and post partum. Techniques for eliminating the aches and pains of pregnancy are included as well as how one realigns the body after the birth.

Workshop length – 2 hours

BodyBolster for Pregnancy and Postpartum Workshop – Fee $120, includes body bolster and book

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Healing Exercises for Diastasis Recti and
C-sections

Topics covered

• What is a diastasis and how does it occur
• How to prevent a diastasis during pregnancy
• Healing a diastasis with Pilates-based exercises
• The anatomy of a C-section
• The need to rehabilitate early.
• Healing a C-section through Pilates-based exercises

Spiral bound handout and DVD are included with course

Workshop length – 2 hours

Healing Exercises for Diastasis Recti and C-sections – Fee $120

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Pilates4Kidzz- by Suzanne Kelly of Pure Pilates

A cutting-edge Pilates exercise program for children by Suzanne Kelly. Learn to adapt this incredible form of exercise as a lifestyle change in our children.

Topics covered

• General population
• Obesity
• Working in a class environment
• Working with Pilates and small exercise-related apparatus
• Basic anatomy of a child
• Young athletes
• Psychology of children and more

Please contact www.purepilatesllc.com for more information

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