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Description

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.

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


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.

Props & Equipment Used

  • 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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" 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

" Great videos!! Great content and easily applicable! "

Megan M

" 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

" Very good modifications for all! "

Sarah W

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

Tonya T

" 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

" 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. "

Jenifer N

" Loved all of it ! thank you! "

Marie-Josée P

" 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. "

Lisbeth S

" 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! "

Nicole T

" Thank you, Very nice, very positive instruction "

Lorraine K

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

Marna W

   

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