Time Zone CDT (Chicago, USA). This course will take place over 4 days of two hours each.

All courses will be recorded and available after the course.

Workshop price- USD400. This includes two digital manuals and a relaxation and visualization audio. 

Pre requisite- Support your Floor and Rocking and Rolling to Release

This course will show you how to “Prepare the Body” and “Repair the Body” during pregnancy and the postnatal period. You will be introduced to a different way of looking at female anatomy and physiology and the changes that occur during pregnancy, birth and beyond. You will learn our “method” of program design for this population that will truly address their needs and requirements for safe, beneficial exercise.

Lecture
The philosophy of The Center’s program
The anatomy and physiology of the pregnant/postnatal client
The pelvis and pelvic floor during pregnancy/postnatal
Breathing and its effects on the abdominals and pelvic floor. Breathing for rehabilitation. Breathing for relaxation and alignment.
The postural changes of the pregnant/postnatal client
The postnatal period and appropriate exercise design
Program design for this population

Practical
Safe exercises for the pelvic floor for pregnancy and postpartum
Implementing breathing and pelvic floor exercises into your regular pre and postnatal class design
Sample first trimester/Postnatal mat class
Sample second trimester/Postnatal mat class to include ball and therabands.
Sample third trimester mat class to include relaxation and visualization and partner stretching

Continuing Education Credits Available
PMA– Pilates Method Alliance- 20 (for 3 day program)
ACE-American Council on Exercise-2.20 (for 3 day program)
PAA– Pilates Alliance Australasia- 15 PDP