SynergySystems® San Diego Encinitas PILATES SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) WORKSHOPS

PILATES SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) WORKSHOPS  

Attend each weekend workshop by itself or take all eight SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) Pilates weekend workshops to begin working towards SynergySystems® Pilates Certification.

INNER UNIT WORKSHOP

1st of 8 Pilates SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) Weekend Workshops with Cathleen Murakami Date: April 4 – 6, 2008 Times: Friday 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 – 4:00 PM Cost: $400.00 – 15 hours (Early Bird Special $385.00 if purchased before March 4th)

Registration Form    Workshop Flyer This is the first of the eight Pilates SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) weekend workshops to gain an understanding of the foundation to the Pilates method. The “Inner Unit” weekend will comprehensively address everything from the repertoire for introductory through advanced clients, to the individual components of the Inner Unit (Diaphragm/Transverse Abdominis/Multifidus/Pelvic Floor), and why their proper introduction is mandatory for all clients to understand. This workshop highlights the philosophy, anatomy, “what defines the core” and the breath which seamlessly ties the entire system together.

FOOT & ANKLE WORKSHOP

2nd of 8 Pilates SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) Weekend Workshops with Cathleen Murakami Date: May 2 – 4, 2008 Times: Friday 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 – 4:00 PM Cost: $400.00 – 15 Hours (Early Bird Special $385.00 if purchased before April 2nd)

Registration Form  Workshop Flyer This is the second of the eight Pilates SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) weekend workshops to gain an understanding of the foundation to The Pilates Method for the Foot and Ankle. Comprehensively addressing anatomy and biomechanics for this important component to correct gait mechanics. The foundation to the entire body, the foot and ankle weekend will also include extensive mat & apparatus repertoire to enhance your understanding.

KNEE WORKSHOP

3rd of 8 Pilates SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) Weekend Workshops with Cathleen Murakami Date: June 6 – 8, 2008 Times: Friday 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 – 4:00 PM Cost: $400.00 – 15 Hours (Early Bird Special $385.00 if purchased before May 2nd)
Registration Form  Workshop Flyer Understand why the knee joint is at the mercy of the relationship between the hip and the foot. This is the joint structure that often literally gets “screwed.” Anatomical information to reinforce your awareness of how this joint function will be highlighted. Assessing the knee visually will be clarified and repertoire for rehabilitation will be included.

HIP & PELVIS WORKSHOP

4th of 8 Pilates SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) Weekend Workshops with Cathleen Murakami Date: July 11 – 13, 2008 Times: Friday 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 – 4:00 PM Cost: $400.00 – 15 Hours (Early Bird Special $385.00 if purchased before June 13th)

Registration Form  Workshop Flyer The Hip is a multi directional joint that can be free or frozen. Optimal movement is integral for efficient gait mechanics. The Pelvis is the “Grand Central Station” that navigates the ground forces from below and weight bearing from above. Pelvis positioning affects the lower spine and hip joint directly. Understand how to address deviations in this often mis-aligned area through traditional and therapeutic exercises.

SPINE WORKSHOP

5th of 8 Pilates SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) Weekend Workshops with Cathleen Murakami Date: August 1 – 3, 2008 Times: Friday 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 – 4:00 PM Cost: $400.00 – 15 Hours (Early Bird Special $385.00 if purchased before July 4th)\
Registration Form  Workshop Flyer This 24 joint structure is responsible for whether your movements are youthful or aging. Joe Pilates once said, “You are as young as your spine.” Clear anatomical and biomechanical illustration of what your spine is comprised of and how it should function is revealed. Common injuries and how to address them will also be a part of this weekend.

SHOULDER GIRDLE WORKSHOP

6th of 8 Pilates SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) Weekend Workshops with Cathleen Murakami Date: September 5 – 7, 2008 Times: Friday 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 – 4:00 PM Cost: $400.00 – 15 Hours (Early Bird Special $385.00 if purchased before August 1st)
Registration Form  Workshop Flyer Through mobility, stability can be sacrificed – how can the two coexist compatibly. Understand how head and neck placement can contribute to shoulder issues. Utilizing equipment and non-equipment repertoire, healthy movement patterning is discovered.

POSTURAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP

7th of 8 Pilates SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) Weekend Workshops with Cathleen Murakami Date: October 3 - 5, 2008 Times: Friday 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 – 4:00 PM Cost: $400.00 – 15 Hours (Early Bird Special $385.00 if purchased before Sept. 5th)
Registration Form  Workshop Flyer Train your eyes to have X ray vision with postural assessment. Recognize how to have local and global eyesight. Learn to program design effectively by determining what to do with what you see and WHY! Efficient programming for common postural misalignments will be discussed.

TEACHING & BUSINESS SKILLS WORKSHOP

8th of 8 Pilates SAS (stretch-align-strengthen) Weekend Workshops with Cathleen Murakami Date: November 7 - 9, 2008 Times: Friday 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 – 4:00 PM Cost: $400.00 – 15 Hours (Early Bird Special $385.00 if purchased before Oct. 3rd)

Registration Form  Workshop Flyer You will learn how to master your verbiage skills, hands on adjustments, imagery and programming progressions, new client protocol, professional instructor conduct and remain connected to your intuition and energy. Showing up and teaching is a foundational skill – but do you have what it takes to not only start, but also maintain and generate a continual growth in your client base? Role-playing practicals will be a part of this weekend.