Join Us at the Austin Pilates Barn for a 2 day Pilates experience with Julian Littleford 

 

 

This workshop has  been postponed  to allow Jullian more time for recovery.

He is excited and determined to come here 

Pleae check back to see the new dates.

Earn up to 10 PMA CEC’s  Cost: One Day Workshop $222/Two Day Workshop $388

 

To Register Click Here:  REGISTER NOW

   British born Julian Littleford moved to San Diego in 1990 after spending 8 years in New York City as a principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company where he worked with Mikhail Baryshnikov and the late Rudolf Nureyev. He is featured in “Who’s Who in America” and has performed with Martha Clarke’s “Garden of Earthly Delights” and the Toronto Dance Theater in Canada. Julian originally studied the Pilates method with Alan Herdman in London, England and was one of Mr. Herdman’s original teachers in the late 1970’s. In New York City he studied with and worked for Deborah Lessen at Greene Street Studio. He is a founding member of the Physical Mind Institute, certified and a corporate member with the Pilates Method Alliance. He has operated his own studio in California since 1990. He directs the Pilates teacher training at “Pilates de Mexico” in Mexico City and “Forma Centro Profesional de Pilates” in Puebla, Mexico. He continues as a regular presenter for Balanced Body’s “Pilates on Tour”, the Pilates Method Alliance and Dance Teacher conferences. He was the athletic trainer for Cirque du Soleil’s” Dralion” touring production in Southern California, and the director of Pilates for the San Diego “ Padres” baseball team. In 2006 he released his first DVD, “Pilates for Dancers” and continues to guest teach and teacher train throughout the US, Mexico, Europe, Asia and Australia.  

 

Friday, Date TBA 

 

Optional Mat Class with Julian 

10:30-11:30 -$30 - limited space must pre-register

 

Workshop Day 1

12:00-4:00 

Pilates Mat for Men - This system was invented by a man Joseph Pilates, for men. This workshop will teach how to help men get the most benefit from the work. Focus will be placed on flexibility and coordination which are often challenges for men. Reclaim the original intention of the work with Julian Littleford using the Pilates Chair, Reformer and other apparatus to develop upper body strength, improve flexibility and increase physical power through balanced muscle development and coordination. Julian will present traditional and contemporary Pilates exercises and variations for clients at all levels of ability.

 

4:00-5:00 

Discussion: Julian on Pilates

 

Saturday Date-TBA

 

Optional Mat Class with Julian 

10:30-11:30 -$30 - limited space must pre-register

 

Workshop Day 2:

12:00-4:00

Advancing Your Mat- . Review the fine points of the advanced Pilates mat repertoire along with variations for enhancing your strength, flexibility and grace in this challenging workshop with Julian Littleford.

 

4:00-5:00 

Discussion: More from Julian on Pilates

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair and Barrel Workshops: Earn 8 CEC's for Each Workshop

November 10th -13th, 2011

Go to Our Teacher Training Schedule Page to Register:  http://www.austinpilatesbarn.com/5317599_46791.htm

 

Level I Chair -   Nov 10th,  2011 :For pricing and more info visit www. peakpilates.com 

 

The Level I Chair Workshop is a one-day course that introduces both the high chair and low chair. You will learn how to teach 33 exercises safely and effectively. Through lecture and discussion, you will become familiar with when, why andhow to incorporate the exercises into a session for optimal programming. This course is a pre-requisite for the Level II Chair Workshop.

Course Objectives:

1. Learn history of the chairs and equipment features.
2. Learn and experience 33 Introductory through Intermediate exercises.
3. Understand how to teach these exercises safely and effectively.
4. Deepen your understanding of how to progress a student using the chair.
5. Learn how to integrate the chair exercises into a workout.

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 Level II Chair  -   Nov 12, 2011: For pricing and more info visit www. peakpilates.com

 

The Level II Chair Workshop is a one-day course that builds on the skills and techniques from the Level I Workshop. You will learn how to teach 31 intermediate through advanced exercises on the High Chair and Low Chair/Wunda Chair safely and effectively. Theoretical learning will focus on how to program the Chair exercises into a session and how to progress your students intelligently. This course provides ample practice time, with coaching and feedback from the trainer to ensure your confidence and success. You will earn seven Peak Pilates CEC’s upon completion.

Course Objectives:

1. Review history of chairs and equipment features.
2. Learn 31 Intermediate through Advanced Chair exercises.
3. Understand how to teach and integrate chair exercises safely and effectively.
4. Deepen your understanding of how to progress a student using the chair.
5. Experience group chair class formats and designs.

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 Level I Barrel -  Nov 11, 2011: For pricing and more info visit www. peakpilates.com

 

The Level I Barrel Workshop is a one-day course that introduces the Semi-circle Barrel, Spine Corrector and High Ladder Barrel. You will learn hot to teach 32 exercises safely and effectively. Through lecture and discussion, you will become familiar with when, why and how to incorporate the exercises into a session for optimal programming. This course is a pre-requisite for the Level II Barrel plus Accessories Workshop.

Course Objectives:

1. To learn 32 Introductory through Intermediate exercises on the Small Barrel, Spine Corrector and High Ladder Barrel.
2. To understand how to teach the exercises safely and effectively.
3. To understand when, why and how to incorporate the exercises into a session for optimal programming.
4. To learn the general history of the Barrels and equipment features.

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 Level II Barrel plus Accessories-   Nov 13, 2011: For pricing and more info visit www. peakpilates.com

 

The Level II Barrel plus Accessories Workshop is a one-day course that focuses on more advanced barrel exercises and the less understood accessories. This course builds on the skills and techniques learned in the Level I Workshop. You will learn exercises using the Spine Corrector and High Ladder Barrel as well as Foot Corrector, Ped-o-Pul, Jump board, Sandbags, Advanced Arm Weight Series and Towel Exercises and how to teach them safely and effectively. Theoretical learning will focus on how to program these exercises into a session and how to progress your students intelligently. This course provides ample practice time, with coaching and feedback from the trainer to ensure your confidence and success.

Course Objectives:

1. Learn 30 new exercises using the Spine Corrector and High Ladder Barrel, Ped-O-Pul, Arm Weight Series,
2. Jumpboard, Foot Corrector, Towel exercises, and Sandbags
3. Understand how to teach the exercises safely and effectively.
4. Understand when, why and how to incorporate the exercises into a session for optimal programming.
5. Learn the general history and features of the equipment.

 

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