Category Archives: Events

Core Essentials Workshop: The Abdominal Corset

We hear about core muscles and core strength all the time, but most people know very little about the most important core muscle, the “abdominal corset” (aka the transversus abdominis), which plays a crucial role in almost every aspect of your body’s movement and support. When it’s strong and conditioned, it: Read More...

Strong Shoulders, Upper Back & Arms 4-Week Series

Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded classes with Live Virtual/Recorded sign up. Do you want greater strength and definition in your shoulders, arms, and upper body? This is the series for you! The secret to powerful arms and shoulders is building strength in your upper back and stability in your shoulder structure. Join Susan for this progressive course to address weakness and pain and improve your muscle tone and posture with a variety of exercises and stretches that increase stability, build lean muscles, and release tension. Using simple props, such as a resistance band and light hand weights, Susan will focus on proper form and alignment to ensure each movement is targeted and effective. You will leave standing taller, stronger and more at ease in your mind and body!

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PCOR Apprenticeship Program Open House

Thinking about becoming a Pilates Teacher? Join Aliyah Hatcher, PCOR Founder and Owner, and Julia Hughes, Peak Pilates Master Instructor, to find out everything you need to know to start your journey. Aliyah and Julia have a combined 25 years of experience and expertise in the Pilates industry, and they have an unmatched passion and skill for developing exceptional Pilates teachers. Join them for: Come ready to learn, ask questions, participate in demos, and maybe start your journey to learning “the art of teaching Pilates”.

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Neck & Shoulder Rescue 4-Week Series

Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded classes with Live Virtual/Recorded sign up. If you have pain, stiffness, or tension in your neck, upper back, or shoulders, then this is the series for you. Our ever-present electronic devices and constant slouching have combined with the stresses of everyday life to create an epidemic of upper body pain. To get relief and improve your posture, you need to strengthen and stretch the many muscles that support your neck and head. Join Susan for this targeted series to build strength and mobility in your neck and upper back, along with stability in your shoulders. You will also learn gentle stretches and exercises to release tension, relieve stiffness, increase flexibility, and improve your body awareness. As a bonus, this work will also improve your body’s overall alignment and balance – just in time for a fun and fabulous spring!

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Pilates Equipment for Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Do you have osteoporosis, osteopenia, or arthritis? Pilates equipment is especially suited for helping you safely and effectively build and strengthen your bones. The springs are a form of resistance training that safely deliver weight directly to your muscles, bones, and joints, and they are low impact. Join Susana, Certified Pilates Teacher and Orthopedic Exercise Specialist, for this specialized Pilates equipment class designed for individuals with osteoporosis, osteopenia, and arthritis. Exercises are modified to avoid or limit vulnerable positions, such as spinal flexion and spinal twisting, and high impact movements, like rolling and jumping. Susana will focus on safe, neutral postures, strengthening bones through spring resistance, core strengthening, hip, leg and back strengthening, flexibility, and balance for fall prevention.

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