Session 1: The Power of Rotation

In this dynamic session, we will explore the power of rotation in Pilates, focusing on enhancing thoracic mobility and improving spinal alignment. Through a combination of classical Pilates exercises and Pilates-based movement variations, we will deepen our understanding of how rotation influences posture, breath, and movement efficiency. By integrating precise breathwork and mindful sequencing, this session aims to unlock restrictions, promote fluidity, and refine movement quality. Whether you’re looking to improve functional movement patterns or deepen your Pilates practice, this session will provide tools to enhance rotational control and freedom.

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Session 2: In and Out of Neutral – Understanding and Challenging Spinal Alignment

The debate between neutral and imprint has long been a topic in Pilates, but rather than focusing on one as ‘better’ than the other, this session will explore the purpose and function of both. We will begin by refining the understanding of neutral spine—how to teach it effectively, how to assess when it’s appropriate, and how to help clients find and maintain it. From there, we will challenge stability by moving in and out of neutral, using Pilates exercises that highlight the transitions between these positions. The focus will be on creating functional movement, building body awareness, and helping clients understand why and when each position is beneficial. By the end of the session, you’ll have a deeper appreciation of how to teach neutral, how to explore movement beyond it, and how to ensure clients move with control, confidence, and purpose..

Session 3: Chair

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Session 1: Stepping Up The Reformer

This workshop will get you thinking AND feeling more! Together with LaBriece, you will look at basic reformer exercises and explore taking them to another level of complexity and challenge by investigating how the springs and physics of the reformer affect the body. Similarly, you will deepen your understanding of how we can support different sized bodies on the reformer. This will allow each of us to have the most positive experience and effective training on the reformer as possible, so that we can walk
away with a feeling of success.

Equipment: Balanced Body Reformers

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Session 2: The Pilates Chair Through A New Lens

In this hands-on and interactive movement workshop we will look at the Pilates Chair from a new and refreshing perspective. Many are either in love with the Chair or dread the Chair. Lets see why!
How we can deepen our understanding of the Chair, its spring settings, its functionality and widen our perspective on its purpose as well as what exercises can be done with it. How we can help different-sized bodies feel a sense of success on the Chair? Let’s go from down to up and up to down like never before. Get your wallflower of a Chair apparatus back onto center stage! Soon you will see the Pilates Chair with new eyes. You will not want to miss this fun and dynamic workshop with LaBriece.

Equipment: Balanced Body EXO or Combo Chairs

Session 3: How to Make a Good Mat Class Great!

Let’s shake up our approach to the Matwork and reinspire ourselves to fall back in love with the fundamentals of the Method. You may be new to teaching Mat Pilates or you may have been teaching for many years. In this illuminating workshop LaBriece will lead you through the steps that will reawaken your teaching. You will practice with each other tactile cuing techniques, verbal cueing, and how to handle multi-level groups. Let’s experience the Matwork with progressions and how to integrate resting moments using Movement Principles exercises without disrupting the flow of your class. Props will be utilized to illustrate nuances of specific Matwork exercises. Be ready to move, laugh and learn with LaBriece!

Equipment: Mats with Foam Rollers & Ultra- Fit Circles, 1 EXO Chair or 1 Combo Chair