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Size Diverse Pilates

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About This Workshop

Rachel Piper explores a variety of reformer exercises and how to adapt them to the Cadillac and Mat in order to teach Pilates to bodies of all shapes and sizes.

Learn to prep and prop over 30 tried and true exercises in ways that are supportive and challenging in order to bring clients into the heart and soul of the Pilates repertoire.

The workshop also includes a discussion on internal bias, teacher language, and teacher/client expectations to encourage more awareness and inclusiveness in our studios.

Concepts & Techniques

What is ‘normal’ size?
What is weight bias?
How to create a space that is safe for bodies of all sizes and abilities.

Objectives

Explore how to teach size diverse clients
Learn how to transition reformer exercises to the Cadillac and Mat in order to build the strength to manage a moving carriage
Create variations that can be practiced in a home program to keep clients progressing outside the studio

Props & Equipment

Chair
Reformer
Trap/Cad
Small arc or bolster

Workshop Level

Advanced
Beginner
Intermediate

Duration & Access

This workshop is approximately 3.7 hours long and you have 30 days of access — No expiration for Forever Access Members

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Feedback on Size Diverse Pilates

I am working towards my comprehensive pilates certification and teaching instructors on how to modify for size diverse clients is my special population assignment. This workshop was extremely helpful and I was able to get some ideas on how to create variations. The instructor was clear and easy to follow.

Jacqueline V

I loved this workshop so much and was so happy to see people that were actually curvy participating. Many workshops use small people to talk theoretically about working with larger-bodied clients, but this was practical, useful, and great to see the work in action. Many of my clients are larger/curvy and I really needed progressions and ideas to accommodate larger legs, tummy, bum, and chest. I thought the progression were wonderful, especially with Tendon Stretch and Snake. Great class!

Jenny S

Omg what an EXCELLENT workshop. It was incredibly beneficial for me since I will certainly utilize all these very useful exercises and variations. The instructor was UNBELIEVABLY CLEAR, KNEW HER STUFF AND TAUGHT IT EXTREMELY WELL!!!!!!!!!! Thank You for opening up my eyes to a wealth of beneficial Pilates exercises!

Regina S

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Featured Student Feedback

Julissa M

I appreciate the handout to follow along. I would have loved more anatomy references; underdeveloped vs. overdeveloped tendencies and how to program for them. Overall, I picked up a couple of tips. I was primarily looking for mat and reformer references to ensure my clients are challenged, but not uncomfortable.

Jacqueline V

I am working towards my comprehensive pilates certification and teaching instructors on how to modify for size diverse clients is my special population assignment. This workshop was extremely helpful and I was able to get some ideas on how to create variations. The instructor was clear and easy to follow.

Katherine D

Thank you for this

Megan M

Great videos!! Great content and easily applicable!

Leah R

excellent topic, very helpful

Jenny S

I loved this workshop so much and was so happy to see people that were actually curvy participating. Many workshops use small people to talk theoretically about working with larger-bodied clients, but this was practical, useful, and great to see the work in action. Many of my clients are larger/curvy and I really needed progressions and ideas to accommodate larger legs, tummy, bum, and chest. I thought the progression were wonderful, especially with Tendon Stretch and Snake. Great class!

Sarah W

Very good modifications for all!

Tonya T

I love Rachel Piper's teaching style, knowledge, and voice.

Veronica S

Thank you

Marita D

Thanks for the workshop

Regina S

Omg what an EXCELLENT workshop. It was incredibly beneficial for me since I will certainly utilize all these very useful exercises and variations. The instructor was UNBELIEVABLY CLEAR, KNEW HER STUFF AND TAUGHT IT EXTREMELY WELL!!!!!!!!!! Thank You for opening up my eyes to a wealth of beneficial Pilates exercises!

Tami T

Great info! Thank you...

Amy L

Great info!

Jenifer N

Loved all of the variations and use of different apparatuses. It was great to hear all of the suggestions. It has definitely added more tools to my Pilates toolbox.

Marie-Josée P

Loved all of it ! thank you!

Lisbeth S

Fantastic workshop! I found this extremely useful in helping more size diverse students get the most out of the equipment. It helped me be more mindful of the difficulties that could arise and how to make a session more satisfying and successful.

Nicole T

Great!

Nicole T

Great workshop. I learned a few new things to add to my classes to make sure everyone feels successful. I had been looking forward to this workshop and I was not disappointed! Teacher training should cover more of this. I will go back and rewatch this again!

Lorraine K

Thank you, Very nice, very positive instruction

Wanda G

Interesting class for different sizes.

Marna W

Good info for clients that of larger stature and ways to make them comfortable.

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