Zest Summer Convention 2015

PILATES CO

NVEN

TION20th to 21st June 2015

Sitges, Spain

SUMMER CONVENTION 2015

Welcome to our 2015 Summer Zest event in Sitges, Spain. This year we are excited to be hosting the event in the wonderful location of Institute of Performing Arts Barcelona (IAB) which is located in Sitges. We will be welcoming some new and innovative presenters plus some familiar faces to this MK Pilates event.

As always, I see these events as not only an opportunity to get some new ideas and information, but a time for you to take off your instructors “hats” and become our clients for the weekend and have a great physical and mental experience.

We are once again very excited to be sponsored by Bon Pilates of Spain, who will be bringing their wonderful Spanish produced equipment for the event and we will have the Drama Room set up as a Pilates Equipment Studio where you can see our template for a successful Pilates Studio. They will be setting up 4 full studio circuits for us and all will be available for pre-convention purchase at discounted prices and reasonably priced shipping will also be available.

We will also be joined and sponsored by Mattools from Italy (Mattools.it) with their newly launched equipment.

The amazing venue has a theatre which we will be using for short theoretical workshops presented by a variety of clinical and Pilates professionals. The theatre is also where we will be having the opening ceremony.

I do hope you can join us with some familiar and new friends to MK Pilates for what we know will be a great weekend together.

We all look forward to seeing you there.

Michael King

http://Mattools.it/

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PRESENTERSANDREA FUENTE VIDALAs a dedicated pilates professional and founder of www.fuentepilates.com, Andrea is one of Spain's leading experts in the Pilates world.Andrea got her Pilates certification from Polestar International in 2004 (Mat & Studio work). She also became certified by the PMA in 2008. Since then she has become well acquainted with the curricula of BASI, STOTT and Peak Pilates. Andrea holds a degree in Business, and additional certifications in massage, SGA, RSF and ERA-RTS. Her lectures on physiology and resistance training could be an extraordinary complement for any pilates instructor's professional practice.

BEATRIZ WYSERBeatriz have been working with Pilates since 1995. Originally from Stockholm Sweden, where she started her dance training. But now living in Barcelona for over 20 years where she is running here own Pilates and Body Awareness studio. Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance and Movement, graduated from the University of Dance Stockholm, Sweden. Completed studies of dance and choreography in New York at the Alvin Nikolai and Murray Louis Dance Theatre. Jazz and Contemporary in New York at Lin Simensson Dance Space, Broadway Dance Center. Choreographer and professional dancer in Sweden, Spain, France. Have been working as a dance teacher in several education programs specially in Barcelona Spain. Got involved in the fitness industry as a instructor and a sport adviser and coordinator for one of the main sport clubs of Barcelona (Metropolitan BCN). Nike Athlete for 5 years, Instructor Trainer of Nike. Studied Feldenkrais and Girotonic among other technics. Completed her Pilates studies with Stott Pilates Canada. Stott Pilates Instructor Trainer, teaching Training programs all over Spain. Presenter for over then 20 years in Spain with Aerobic&Fitness and ANEP. Working for more then 20 years with Body and Mind methods, she has created her own personal style and methods, as Body-flow and Core dance. Since many years her work is focused on fascia release, post-rehab, mobility, fluidity, balance and strength.

GABOR FUZYhas been working in the health and fitness industry since 1996. He was first introduced to the Pilates method after a serious back injury, pilates helped him to recover without surgery. He was introduced to MK method in 2003 and then he was trained by Michael King, Malcolm Muirhead and Nuala Coombs. He joined the former Pilates Institute faculty and delivered training courses in Hungary and in some neighboring countries. He has been working with the MK method and with Michael ever since. Gabor is also an international presenter in many countries like Slovenia, Croatia, Russia, Romania, Spain, Argentina, Italy, Turkey, Australia teaching classes, workshops and courses.Gabor has been a teacher in the last six years for three of the main physiotherapist university in Hungary and teacher for the NASM PES and CES courses. He is also a strength and rehabilitation coach for professional athletes, achieving many international and national medals. He is the founder of the Body RE-integration System and the Fuzy pilates studios chain. He is currently overlooking the MKP educations in Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia and Romania and aiding in the development of the MK Pilates education.

HEATHER SHILLIDAY & JILL METCALFEHeather Shilliday, MACP, Grad. Dip. Phys., and Jill Metcalfe, MACP, Grad. Dip. Phys., have over 60 years of experience in health care provision between them. Both are Chartered physiotherapists and work locally in the NHS. Heather Trained as a Chartered Physiotherapist at Coventry and has worked abroad as well as in the UK, in both the public sector and education. Jill trained at Addenbrookes, Cambridge and worked as a Physiotherapist in London before coming to Chester. Combined, they have experience in a wide range of specialities, including spinal problems, sports rehabilitation, musculo- skeletal issues and pediatrics.

http://www.fuentepilates.com

http://www.fuentepilates.com


PRESENTERS

MICHAEL KINGMichael has been working with the Pilates technique for over 30 years. He originally worked with the technique as a dancer at the London School of Contemporary Dance. In 1982 he opened his own studio, Body Control, in connection with the newly formed Pineapple Dance Studios in Convent Garden London.

Two years later he was offered a position in Texas managing the Pilates studio at the Houston Ballet Company where he stayed until 1990. Michael also worked in the Voight Centre in LA for five years teaching fitness programs as as well as at many other Pilates Studios including Winsor Pilates in Los Angeles. He moved back to Europe in 1995 where following a two year contract in Switzerland he returned to London. Michael was the founder and Director of the Pilates Institute UK until 2008 and has since been running his own training school Michael King Pilates

Michael 's reputation as a renowned presenter both in Fitness and Pilates has been established since 1980. His training programs are now taught in over 30 countries worldwide and has been instrumental in the development of national and international standards in recent years.

MALCOLM MUIRHEADWith a background in training, course development and Train The Trainer programs for 25 years Malcolm brings his skill and attention to detail to Pilates Instructor Training. He has presented Pilates in many countries both as a course facilitator and at conventions.His passion for the technique and his desire for both client and teacher to be the best they can be, motivates and inspires dedication to the technique in others. Malcolm's book Total Pilates has sold around the world with translation in Spanish and is one of the best selling PIlates books in Latin America.

NUALA COOMBSAs one of the founding directors of the Pilates Institute UK, together with Michael King and Malcolm Muirhead, Nuala has been at the forefront of Pilates education innovation and development. She has trained many students in all aspects of the Pilates technique worldwide and presented Pilates workouts and lectures at international mind and body conventions. Since leaving the Pilates Institute UK and re-locating to France spending her time teaching clients , writing and traveling to teach her programmes.Nuala has specialised over the last few years on her Golf Programmes and her online site www.the pilatesconsultant.com promotes her programmes and retreats which she holds regular in the south of France.

TAMARA RATKOVICTamara Ratkovic finished Faculty of Kinesiology of sport in Zagreb, Croatia.She went to ballet school for 5 years and a couple of years before faculty started with aerobics.Having her first fitness club „STEP“ opened in Zagreb, 1996, she dedicated herself in learnings of human body through International School of Shiatsu Switzerland, School of Macrobiotic Croatia, College of Homeopathy, Serbia. Pilates Institute UK, MK Pilates method.After marrying and moving to Belgrade she founded and became a manager of the first women’s only Aerobic and fitness club “STAR” situated in Belgrade, Serbia. The club is professionally adapted for the modern woman. In 2011 she open the first Pilates studio in Belgrade working with clients with back pain problems and locomotors problems and injuries, improving their health and good posture.

She is author of many different articles (aerobic, fitness, nutrition, and massage) in various Serbian magazines and newspapers. Apart from publishing many articles on the influence Pilates has on the body, she partners with specific health magazines promoting healthy lifestyle in Pilates. For various Serbian TV stations, she recorded television series with over 350 episodes which included various aerobic programs (Hi-Lo, Step, Tae-Bo, Yoga, Pilates…). She published a first DVD – Ball Pilates and Pilates for beginners in Serbia to furthermore make people aware of the benefits of Pilates and encourage them to practice Pilates. Tamara is a presenter for fitness (in 2006 she was NIKE presenter for Serbia) and Pilates and has done so with many conventions in the past. She is a unique qualified MK Pilates tutor using MK Pilate’s methods.She has been awarded a Fitness trainer of the year 2013, by Serbian fitness and Aerobic Federation.


MICHAEL FRITZKE & TON VOOGTMichael and Ton are internationally recognized Pilates Master Teachers, presenters, educators, consultants, and innovators. They both worked with Romana Kryzanowska, one of Joseph Pilates protégés, for over ten years in New York City, where they were Teacher Trainers for her original international Pilates certification program, and were the Supervising Instructors for the Pilates Studio in New York City.

Since 1996, Ton and Michael have collaborated specializing in the Pilates method. Together they cofounded ZENIRGY, LLC., developed and created – the revolutionary TRIADBALL™, Pilates TRIADBALL™ Manual, numerous DVDs (commercial and educational) and set up several independently owned and operated Pilates certification programs in Norway, Austria, The Netherlands, Portugal, England and Costa Rica. Together they served on a task force for Inner IDEA and are on the advisory board of AFPA. They have also collaborated with a wide range of Physical Therapists to integrate the Pilates method into patient-based therapy programs. Ton and Michael have appeared on ABC, NBC, FOX, Oxygen, and Lifetime and their work has been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers, including: Pilates Style, Self, More, TimeOut New York, New York Post, and others.

PRESENTERS

TROY MCCARTYTroy McCarty’s career in Pilates began as a young dancer in NYC. His early training came from Romanna Kryzanowska and Bruce King. His later training included Julian Littleford, Mary Bowen, Nora St. John. Troy has taught Plates for the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts in Hong Kong, for the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland San Jose Ballet and is the official Pilates teacher for the Cleveland Cavs. Troy is a international presenter for Pilates On Tour presenting in Hong Kong and Venice Italy. Troy has also presented in Atlanta, Miami, Chicago and Austin. Troy is a regular teacher for the Cuban National Ballet teaching Pilates and ballet. You can see Troy on Pilates Anytime.


PRESENTERS

VICTORIA LILLis the Coordinator of training programs of Michael King Pilates Russia as well as being a Michael King Pilates tutor Viktoria started in 1998 as fitness enthusiast and client in Planet Fitness in St.Petersburg. After several years Viktoria decided to start her career as a fitness teacher. In 2003 she was one of Michael King’s students at his 1st Russian Matwork course. Stage 1 course in Moscow. Eventually Viktoria took all MK Pilates courses and graduated from Pilates Institute Russia in 2006. Today Viktoria is a certified MK Pilates instructor and tutor, representative and coordinator of Michael King Pilates in Russia, coordinator of Fitness Lab educational programs. Viktoria worked in Planet Fitness in St.Petersburg since 2002 till 2013 as Pilates teacher and coordinator. She is also a translator of MK Pilates manuals and courses since 2003. Viktoria is a presenter at international fitness conventions. Viktoria works as Pilates and bodyART teacher in Les Trois Santes - one of the leading fitness centers in the heart of Moscow. Main MK Pilates courses delivered by Viktoria are Matwork and Studio

VERONICA PONIEMANVeronica Ponieman, a professional dancer with more than 20 years of experience. Trained in many different areas in relationship to performance in art and acting. Veronica has trained at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center in New York, USA . She has also trained at the Centre de Danse du Marais in Paris, France and back at home Veronica also studied at the San Martin Contemporary School in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Verónica was mentored by Michael King, Malcolm Muirhead and Nuala Coombs, as a tutor teaching their workshops in Argentina and abroad. Being the director and educator of Pilates Institute in Latino America until 2008. Verónica is also an international presenter in many countries like Russia, England, Brazil, Japan, Uruguay, Ireland, Paraguay, Australia, and the United States.With Michael King they are the creators of the new program spirals®, very successful in europe and japan. Veronica was also trained by master teacher Kathy Corey in USA, to teach Kathy`s coreband® programme.Veronica is the director and creator of VP Education Continua Latin America, and also representing Michael King Pilates in Latin America.


Sun Room One Room Two Equipment Lecture

9.00-10.00 Symphony M25 Contract/Relax M26 Classical Arm springs outside the Cadillac

E27 Pelvic Instability and the importance of the core

control.

L28

Michael(King Nuala Coombs Ton Voogt & Michael Fritzke

Heather Shilliday &Jill Metcalfe

10.15-11-15 Partner Pilates M29 Core Motion with Fitness Circle.

M30 Pilates Box- Ideas on the Cadillac

E31 Hands On : Manual resistance and to improve

and enhance results.

L32

Malcolm Muirhead Beatriz Wyser Troy McCarty Andrea(Fuente

11.45-12.45 Spirals Mix M33 Reformer & Chair on the Mat

M34 Reformer work for athletes E35 Pilates for Profit L36

Veronica(Ponieman Tamara Ratković Gabor Fuzy Nuala Coombs

1.00-2.00 LunchLunchLunchLunchLunchLunchLunchLunch

2.00-3.00 Matwork for Dancers M37 Cervical Pilates M38 Wunda Chair: An Introduction

E39 Hypermobility and Pilates L40

Troy McCarty Gabor Fuzy Malcolm Muirhead Heather Shilliday &Jill Metcalfe

3.15-415 Vertical Pilates M41 Mini Ball Choreography M42 Reformer Combo E43 History of Pilates L44

Michael King Veronica Ponieman Beatriz Wyser Ton Voogt & Michael Fritzke

Sat Room One Room Two Equipment Lecture

8.00-8.30 RegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistration

8.30-9.00 Opening CeremonyOpening CeremonyOpening CeremonyOpening CeremonyOpening CeremonyOpening CeremonyOpening CeremonyOpening Ceremony

9.15-10.15 Pilates Mat Variations from Joe to US

M1 Simply Pilates M2 Corrective shoulder Program on the Reformer

E3 Pelvic Instability and the importance of the core

control.

L4

Ton Voogt & Michael Fritzke

Nuala Coombs Gabor Fuzy Heather Shilliday &Jill Metcalfe

10.30-11-30 Arc Barrel Flow. M5 Partner Pilates with Resistance Bands

M6 Pilates Box Ideas on the reformer

E7 Pregnancy Part One Recommendations

L8

Beatriz(Wyser Malcolm Muirhead Troy McCarty Veronica(Ponieman

11.45-12.45 Mattools : Allegre M9 Core Alignment M10 Pregnancy Part TwoStudio Application

E11 Beyond postural analysis:Evaluating client´s needs

L12

Michael(King Viktoria Lill Veronica(Ponieman Andrea Fuente

1.00-2.00 LunchLunchLunchLunchLunchLunchLunchLunch

2.00-3.00 Essential Mat M13 Body Re-Integration workout

M14 The Ladder Barrel Workout E15 Understanding Spring Work.

L16

Troy McCarty Gabor Fuzy Malcolm Muirhead Andrea Fuente

3.00-4.00 So8Ball(Pilates M17 Soft Roller – Releases and Proprioceptive Exercises

M18 Classical Arm Series on the Reformer

E19 Hypermobility and Pilates L20

Beatriz(Wyser Veronica(Ponieman Ton Voogt & Michael Fritzke

Heather Shilliday &Jill Metcalfe

4.15-5.15 Spirals Mix M21 Flowing Pilates M22 Cadillac - a flowing series to improve mobility

E23 Introduction to body mechanics.

L24

Michael(King Tamara Ratković Nuala Coombs Andrea Fuente

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE


Sessions Descriptions Saturday SessionsSessions Descriptions Saturday SessionsSessions Descriptions Saturday SessionsSessions Descriptions Saturday SessionsSessions Descriptions Saturday Sessions

9.15-10.15 Pilates Mat Variations from Joe to US

Joe and his protégés had many variations of the mat exercises. On top of that Michael and Ton have created versions and buildups as well. In this workout they will put it all together so you can experience how the Pilates past and present can create your future!


M1

9.15-10.15 Simply Pilates It’s always best to keep things simple. Basic movements with the right intention works every time

Nuala Coombs M2

9.15-10.15 Corrective shoulder Program on the Reformer

Today the shoulder is lacking the normal movement and is not doing the work it has been designed for. That is effecting many parts of the body, including the normal core work. We will look at common shoulder postural and dysfunctional problems and ways to improve it.

Gabor Fuzzy E3

9.15-10.15 Pelvic Instability and the importance of the core control.

This presentation will explain the anatomy and biomechanics of the Sacroiliac (SI) joints. Demonstrate how true SI joint instability is assessed and how it differs from pain 'overflowing' from low back pain and why the trans abdominal muscle/core control, is so important in sacroiliac instability.

Heather Shilliday & Jill Metcalfe

L4

10.30-11-30 Arc Barrel Flow. Pilates Matwork repertory on the Arc Barrel. The session includes exercises from the classical repertory but also new exercises and combinations that will make the workshop more exciting. The workshop includes explanations how to use correctly the Arc in flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral flexion and how to adapt the exercises depending on the person’s posture.

Beatriz Wyser M5

10.30-11-30 Partner Pilates with Resistance Bands

Malcolm will take the concept of partner work from Saturday’s class and by adding the resistance band expand the repertoire and introduce more movements from the Cadillac and Reformer series

Malcolm Muirhead M6

10.30-11-30 Pilates Box- Ideas on the reformer

Refresh your focus, challenge your creativity, be inspired with 30 year veteran Troy McCarty. Explore new ideas, and creative movements and inspirations on the reformer.

Troy McCartyE7

10.30-11-30 Pregnancy Part 1 – Recommendations

An introduction into the world of theory for your pregnant client and the often confusing standard DO´s and DON’Ts for the stages, exercise methods and specifically the Pilates Method.

Veronica Ponieman L8

11.45-12.45 Mattools Allegre Michael brings his new dynamic class using Mattools as a way of enhancing and developing your matwork classes. This unique design from Italy allows you to add attachments to your mat and using resistance bands and as a propioceptive tool enhance the leaning for your clients

Michael King M9

11.45-12.45 Core Alignment Viktoria will take you through the class teaching you how to devlope effective movement by training the core to be used in every exercise. Focus is on the explanation and set up of the movement before execution of it and the communication to the students of the purpose.

Viktoria Lill M10

11.45-12.45 Pregnancy Part 2 – Equipment Studio Applications

Taking the theory from Part 01 into the real environment of the fully equipped Pilates Studio see how each piece can be used or adapted to facilitate the varying needs encountered with the different stages of the pregnancy.

Veronica Ponieman E11

11.45-12.45 Beyond postural analysis: Evaluating client´s needs.

Andrea will give you a series of tests you can use to assess a client's ability to move, which will be "functional" information as opposed to a classic postural analysis. Knowing the limitations of your client, you will be able to better decide which exercises are more or less suitable.

Andrea Fuente L12


Sessions Descriptions Saturday SessionsSessions Descriptions Saturday SessionsSessions Descriptions Saturday SessionsSessions Descriptions Saturday SessionsSessions Descriptions Saturday Sessions

2.00-3.00 Essential Mat Develop your intensity and approach with the basic mat exercises. Troy takes your through a detailed approach of each movement producing a better movement outcome for each exercise.

Troy McCarty M13

2.00-3.00 Body Re-Integration workout It is a workout incorporation "functional" movement targeting the fascial, arthrokinetic and muscular chains to correct them and integrate them into a better functioning system.

Gabor Fuzy M14

2.00-3.00 The Ladder Barrel Workout Experience how with just a few movements you can move your body in all directions and also be very targeted in your goals. Let Malcolm show you how this often under valued tool should be one of the staples of any studio.

Malcolm Muirhead E15

2.00-3.00 Understanding spring work. Understanding spring work will give you skill in conveying your message of Pilates. A deeper knowledge of what working out with springs implies will allow for more precisely developed training programmes. Andrea will explain how a spring "behaves", what kind of load it causes, what the differences are with working with weights and how different spring settings allow for different muscle work to take place.

Andrea Fuente L16

3.15-4.15 SoftBall Pilates Workshop where we add a softball to the exercises of Pilates to challenge the exercises but also to help to execute the exercises correctly. The sessions includes strength, coordination, flexibility and resistance exercises down on the floor and standing.

Beatriz Wyser M17

3.15-4.15 Soft Roller – Releases and Proprioceptive Exercises

In the Classical repertoire there are many exercises that focus on the arm and shoulder connection. In this workshop we will cover many of the arm and shoulder exercises from preparatory to advanced specifically designed for the Reformer. You will leave this workshop with a wide range of possibilities to teach in your next session and class.

Veronica Ponieman M18

3.15-4.15 Classical Arm Series on the Reformer

In the Classical repertoire there are many exercises that focus on the arm and shoulder connection. In this workshop we will cover many of the arm and shoulder exercises from preparatory to advanced specifically designed for the Reformer. You will leave this workshop with a wide range of possibilities to teach in your next session and class.


E19

3.15-4.15 Hypermobility and Pilates Understanding how to assess clients with hypermobile in joints and what you should do in your Pilates teaching. This presentation will explain the definition of a hypermobile joint, how you can practically assess and manage clients with hypermobility in your classes.


L20

4.30-5.30Spirals Mix

Michael teaches his movement class that combines fun and creative music with choreography focusing on Mobility and Flexibility. A great way to blow off steam, dance at end the day

Michael King M21

4.30-5.30 Flowing Pilates Integrated movement patterns of basic and modified Pilates exercises forming fluid choreography can make class of Pilates graduate from basic to advance. How to make simple movements advanced without effort but with more contrology and precisions. How to put all elements together and present them woven, making your class more challenging and effective. It is just one of the reasons why you should enjoy our MK Pilates class.

Tamara Ratković M22

4.30-5.30 Cadillac - a flowing series to improve mobility

Cadillac - a flowing series to improve mobility Nuala Coombs E23

4.30-5.30 Introduction to body mechanics. This session starts by being able to identify the forces our body has to deal with. Andrea will help them identify the available forces for a Pilates instructor. You will look at different exercises which will bring a more-in-depth vision of what each movement physically implies. When this is clear, it allows for better progressing/regressing exercises.

Andrea Fuente L24


Sessions Descriptions Sunday SessionsSessions Descriptions Sunday SessionsSessions Descriptions Sunday SessionsSessions Descriptions Sunday SessionsSessions Descriptions Sunday Sessions

9.00-10.00 Symphony Michael brings his new class for 2015to you of Pilates movements sequenced together working alongside music which helps create a focus on the Principle of Flow. Michael is known for his choreography and creativity and this new session continues the journey of the method with both challenge and grace

Michael King M25

9.00-10.00 Contract/Relax This workout focusses on how to overcome the potential in Pilates classes to create too much tension in the body for too long which may lead to problems if not addressed.

Nuala Coombs M26

9.00-10.00 Classical Arm springs standing outside the Cadillac

Joe invented many apparatuses and created many “versions” of the Cadillac like the Guillotine and even attached springs to the wall. He created exercises specifically for each piece of apparatus. However many of these exercises can be performed standing outside the Cadillac. In this workshop we will cover the exercises Joseph Pilates taught on his various apparatuses.


E27

9.00-10.00 Pelvic Instability and the importance of the core control.

This presentation will explain the anatomy and biomechanics of the Sacroiliac (SI) joints. Demonstrate how true SI joint instability is assessed and how it differs from pain 'overflowing' from low back pain and why the trans abdominal muscle/core control, is so important in sacroiliac instability.


L28

10.15-11-15Partner Pilates

Bring along a friend of approximately the same height and build and see how simply your Matwork can be made lighthearted but effective for both the novice and experienced alike. With your partner you will have the opportunity to experience movements normally limited to the studio equipment but also develop your awareness and challenge with both new and familiar movements.

Malcolm Muirhead M29

10.15-11-15 Core Motion with Fitness Circle. Matwork repertory with the Fitness Circle to challenge the resistance. Starting, standing up without the Circle and repeating the same phrase with the Circle. Finishing on the floor with fluid Pilates exercises creating a combination of movements. This session will include music to make it more dynamic and create a different quality in the movement.

Beatriz Wyser M30

10.15-11-15 Pilates Box- Ideas on the Cadillac

Refresh your focus, challenge your creativity, be inspired with 30 year veteran Troy McCarty. Explore new ideas, and creative movements and inspirations on the Cadillac.

Troy McCarty E31

10.15-11-15 Hands On : Manual resistance and to improve and enhance results.

Andrea will explain the characteristics of manual resistance (type of load, "behavior"). She will show you how manual resistance should be applied and how it is an excellent tool because it doesn't need any additional equipment. You will practice a lot so you can feel what it is like to train like this and what it is like to apply manual resistance

Andrea Fuente L32

11.45-12.45 Spirals Mix As the co-creator of Spirals Veronica brings her unique personality to the style of Pilates and in this session uses tracks from the different programmes of Spirals.


11.45-12.45 Reformer and Chair on the Mat We can make easy movements harder, but can we make hard and complex movements that we are used to from the reformer and chair transpose to the mat Pilates routine? This interesting and challenging approach will give you a toolbox for making your own class as if you are exercising on Pilates machines. Without spring resistance encourage your muscles to work harder and create real opportunity for your body to do maximum in safe and harmless way.

Tamara Ratković M34

11.45-12.45 Reformer work for athletes Designing program for Professional athletes requires a different approach. Their sport require modifications and advancement of various movement to cater their performance enhancement. We will play here with some of those movement and situations.

Gabor Fuzy E35

11.45-12.45 Pilates for Profit Its all about you! You may be a great teacher but who knows? Let's talk about Marketing.

Nuala Coombs L36


Sessions Descriptions Sunday SessionsSessions Descriptions Sunday SessionsSessions Descriptions Sunday SessionsSessions Descriptions Sunday SessionsSessions Descriptions Sunday Sessions

2.00-3.00 Matwork for Dancers This workshop focuses on mat exercises and floor exercises to enhance positions and movements in dancers. Extension, placement, turnout and core strength or the focus of this workshop.

Troy McCarty M37

2.00-3.00 Cervical Pilates It is today one of the most lacking part of any pilates program. Training of the cervical part maybe found once in a 50 session, yet it should be a crucial part of daily program. Here you will find simple methods and facts to make this part healthy.

Gabor Fuzy M38

2.00-3.00 Wunda Chair: An Introduction Experience the challenge and precision that can be gained on this wonderful piece of equipment and understand why Joseph Pilates gave it its name. The upright Reformer.

Malcolm Muirhead E39

2.00-3.00 Hypermobility and Pilates Understanding how to assess clients with hypermobile in joints and what you should do in your Pilates teaching. This presentation will explain the definition of a hypermobile joint, how you can practically assess and manage clients with hypermobility in your classes.


L40

3.15-415Vertical Pilates

Michael leads you in a class using variations of the matwork movements in a standing position along with more traditional standing Pilates work. Together with music this session take the method of Pilates off the mat into a more functional challenging class

Michael King M41

3.15-415 Mini Ball Choreography Using the Pilates Mini Ball combined with rhythmic movements, working through standing exercises and developing into floor work. Veronica intends to take you to a new level or energy and challenge in this class with the Mini Ball adding the dimensions of focus and instability, support and mobility.


3.15-415Reformer Combo

This is a workshop that offers combinations of exercises with the Reformers to make the session more fluid but also challenging the coordination, the strength and the control. Easy combinations that will be transformed into more complex combinations. This program will give us an other tool to surprise our clients with. combinations that will be transformed into more complex combinations. This program will give

Beatriz Wyser E43

3.15-415 History of Pilates The collective memories of everything related to Joseph Pilates, in conjunction with historical records and research, is our Pilates history. But history is composed of as much opinion as fact. It is not always what actually happened but who had the strongest or loudest voice and what was written down. In this presentation we will try to understand Joseph Pilates better through a collection of documented and undocumented constructed research. What was it like in Germany at the time of Joe’s birth and childhood? What and who were the influences in his life? Who were the ones that kept his method going after Joe’s and Clara’s death? How did they come in contact with Joe and how did they influence the method as we know it today? Our Pilates history is not fixed. Research continues to find new information and our understanding of what we now call “truths” will change. In essence what we are all doing right now will affect the Pilates history of the future.


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EVENT VENUEInstitute of the Arts BarcelonaCarrer Ramon Dalmases, 18 08870 Sitges Spain

How to get thereBy AirBarcelona offers you a great selection on flights with many scheduled airlines as well as the the low cost airline www.easyjet.com flying from many UK and European Airports.

Transfers from the airport can be arranged

By TrainThere are no direct trains from Barcelona Airport to Sitges. Therefore, it is necessary to take the RENFE train C2 from the airport and get off at the first stop called El Prat de Llobregat. From here you can catch the train to Sitges.

If you are arriving into Terminal 1 (T1) you will not be able to walk straight to the train station, as it is 4km away. You will need to take a shuttle bus from outside the terminal. Trains run regularly throughout the day

By Bus:There are coaches that run directly from Barcelona Airport to Sitges. The Mon Bus runs from outside Terminal 1 (T1).

If your flight arrives at T2, you will need to get the free shuttle bus from T2 to T1. Once you are at T1 you will be able to get the coach to Sitges.

The Mon-Bus runs once per hour from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays the bus runs every two hours. On Sundays and Holidays they run four times per day. For details of the times and ticket prices of the Mon Bus check the MonBus (. Go to the 'Timetable Searcher' and key in 'Aeroport' to 'Sitges'. The times provided will be either for Monday - Friday, Saturdays, Sundays or Nighttime.

By TaxiThe distance from Barcelona Airport to Sitges is approximately 20 km. This will take about 30 minutes in a taxi, costing around €60.00.

Sitges is a town about 35 kilometers southwest of Barcelona renowned worldwide for its Film Festival and Carnival it is known for its beaches, nightspots, and historical sites.

While the roots of Sitges' artsy reputation date back to the late 19th century, when Spanish painter Santiago Rusinol took up residence there during the summer, the town became a centre for the 1960s counter culture in mainland Spain, then still under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco , and became known as "Ibiza in miniature".

Today, Sitges' economy is based on tourism and culture offering more than 4,500 hotel beds, half of them in four-star hotels.


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Zest Summer Convention 2015

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