PILATES TEACHER CERTIFICATION 2007

"Tom is a wonderful teacher not only because he is an expert, but also because he embodies compassion and caring for every student. It is a priviledge to study with him." - Teacher in Training

The Program (taught at Center of Balance)
The Center of Balance & Physicalmind Institute Program has key courses leading to Pilates Certification:

• Repertoire Integration is a teacher training prep course for students who are planning to take Concentration 101 Teacher Training, or for those who are interested in expanding their understanding of the equipment repertoire. This course is not required for Concentration 101, but strongly recommended.
• Initiation 101 is a 15-hour course taught over 3 days. Professionals will learn the foundation for teaching Pilates Mat classes using the original exercises developed by Joseph Pilates. Students who pass the course and final exam receive a certificate of completion. To become certified in Pilates Mat, successful completion of Initiation 201 is required.
• Initiation 201 is a 15 -hour weekend workshop to certify professionals in Pilates Matwork and Standing Pilates exercises.
• Concentration 101 is a 13-week course (approx 450 hours), including class work, practice, assistant teaching, observation and homework—to prepare students for the final certification exam.
• Concentration 201 is an advanced version of Concentration 101, and mastery of the basic equipment exercises is a pre-requisite.

You will learn...

• The function and rationale of the movements/machines
• Postural analysis and intake protocol
• Communication skills, including cueing, tone, pacing and dynamics
• Muscle recruitment, gait mechanics, breath and movement
• Therapeutic applications/modifications
• How to succeed as a teacher

Repertoire Integration Teacher Training Prep
with Kristin Goldsmith & Owen Grady

Fridays 2:30-4:30pm
Meets 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/22, 6/29, 7/13

Integrate the Pilates equipment repertoire where it matters most ... your body! In this 8-Week Immersion program, we'll review and refine the fundamentals, essential and intermediate exercises on the Reformer, Chair and Wall Unit. This course is for students who are preparing to take the Pilates apparatus teacher training, or for those who are interested in expanding their understanding of the equipment repertoire. With the extended 2-hour sessions, there will be more time for questions and detailed review, helping you to integrate the exercises more deeply and get the most out of each class! For optimal learning, there will be a maximum of 5 students per instructor. This course is not required for Concentration 101, but strongly recommended.

Prerequisites
To register, you must have a minimum of 1 year Pilates experience, and taken at least 10 private sessions on the equipment. No Pilates instructors (equipment) please! This course is not appropriate for people with acute injuries.

Tuition
$500

To Register
Space is limited so register early! Preregistration and prepayment are required. Please contact Center of Balance at 650-967-6414 to reserve your place!

About Kristin & Owen
Kristin Kristin is certified in Pilates Mat and Equipment by the Ellie Herman Studio, Elvis "the Pelvis" and MasterStretch. She began her career in movement at the age of six in tap shoes and a pink tutu, and has been teaching since 2001. Her goal as an instructor is to help students gain stability, grace and awareness of breath through Pilates, Yoga, and resistance stretching. She encourages students to bring these skills into daily activities for improved coordination, posture and balance. Kristin is greatly influenced by the work of her mentor, Tom McCook, and also incorporates elements of the PhysicalMind method of Pilates, Franklin Method and Forrest Yoga into her teaching style.

Owen is a certified Pilates, Elvis "the Pelvis" and MasterStretch instructor, former competitive cyclist and Nordic skier. He completed Center of Balance and PhysicalMind Institute's Pilates teacher training with Tom McCook. He has practiced both Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga extensively and trained with senior instructors including Manuso Manos, Ramanand Patel, and Nikki and Eddie Modestini. Owen's teaching style draws from his athletic background and strong influences from his Yoga practice. He teaches both Pilates and Yoga at Center of Balance.

Please wear proper workout attire to the workshop.

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Initiation 101
with Tom McCook

2007 May 4-6, October 26-28

Learn to teach the 25 Classic Pilates exercises by applying the Institute's 16 Fundamentals. Mat certification requires that you successfully complete both Initiation 101 and Initiation 201.

Dates and Times
Friday: 2pm - 5pm
Saturday: 10:30am - 5pm
Sunday: 9am - 3:30pm

Prerequisites
Comprehension of the Mat exercises from previously attended Mat classes (minimum 20) and the Institute video BodyMind Matwork, knowledge of functional anatomy from Anatomy of Pilates text.

Required Materials (available from Physicalmind Institute)
Please contact PhyscialMind for a list of required materials at 800-505-1990.

Costs
$400.00 (U.S.), includes 1 year membership, plus $65.00 study materials. Please contact PhysicalMind Institute for additional info at 1-800-505-1990.

What It Takes to Pass The Course
Understand relationship of Fundamentals to Pilates exercises.
Ability to do the exercises with proper form and alignment.
Understand terminology of handouts, reading assignments.
Pass the written final exam.

About Tom
Founder and Director of Center of Balance, Tom McCook is a nationally-recognized fitness and movement specialist with over 20 years experience. Tom is certified in Pilates and conducts teacher training courses for PhysicalMind Institute. Through years of study and a strong commitment to daily practice, Tom now specializes in a range of training disciplines including Pilates, Yoga, BodyCode System, Franklin Method, Resistance Stretching, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and Bodywork. Tom designs programs for health and overall performance for working professionals, people recovering from injuries, and athletes, including Olympic Gold Medal swimmers Natalie Coughlin, Jenny Thompson and Misty Hyman. He conducts workshops and retreats in the U.S. as well as abroad. In 2003, Tom produced the video Combining Pilates and Yoga for Balance.

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Initiation 201
with Tom McCook

2007 June 8-10, December 7-9

This course certifies instructors in the complete Matwork, including all of the advanced exercises. Experience the 10 new Advanced Fundamentals. Finish with 21 of the Classic mat exercises reconfigured to Standing Pilates®. These sequences require an evolved technique use of the deeper core muscles of the pelvic floor, transversus abdominus and multifidus (third level).

 Mat certification requires that you successfully complete both Initiation 101 and Initiation 201.

Dates and Times
Friday: 2pm - 5pm
Saturday: 10:30am - 5pm
Sunday: 9am - 3:30pm

Prerequisites
Completion of Initiation 101; Knowledge of study materials: BodyMind Matwork video, Standing Pilates book, and
Anatomy of Pilates book.

Costs
Tuition: $395.00 (U.S.) plus study materials. Please contact PhysicalMind Institute for additional info at 1-800-505-1990.

About Tom
Founder and Director of Center of Balance, Tom McCook is a nationally-recognized fitness and movement specialist with over 20 years experience. Tom is certified in Pilates and conducts teacher training courses for PhysicalMind Institute. Through years of study and a strong commitment to daily practice, Tom now specializes in a range of training disciplines including Pilates, Yoga, BodyCode System, Franklin Method, Resistance Stretching, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and Bodywork. Tom designs programs for health and overall performance for working professionals, people recovering from injuries, and athletes, including Olympic Gold Medal swimmers Natalie Coughlin, Jenny Thompson and Misty Hyman. He conducts workshops and retreats in the U.S. as well as abroad. In 2003, Tom produced the video Combining Pilates and Yoga for Balance.

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Concentration 101 (13-week course)
with Tom McCook

Spring 2007 starts January 19 (Class meets 1/19, 1/26, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/20)
Fall 2007 starts September 7 (Class meets 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30)

L earn to teach the original exercise protocols on the Reformer, Cadillac/Wall Unit, and Pilates Chair. Apprentice through practice, observation and assistant teaching during and following the 13-week course. Become a certified Pilates teacher by passing the written and practical Final Exam between 9 months to a year after the course completion. Test centers located in Santa Fe, NM, Los Angeles, CA, Houston, TX and New York, NY.

Lessons and Essays

• Restoring a Balanced Body
• Posture Types
• Articulation/Stabilization/Rotation
• Modifications
• Key Concepts/Vocabulary/Faults
• Contraindications
• Motivating Clients
• Quality vs Quantity
• How to Start a Client
• Forum/Teaching Concepts

Dates and Times
13 weeks (approximately 450 total hours)
Scheduled classes: Fridays 3pm - 7pm
Additional apprentice work, observation, practice and homework: to be scheduled and completed during same 13-week period.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Initiation 101; Minimum of 10 private sessions on apparatus; comprehension of the required study materials.

Required Materials (available from The Physicalmind Institute)
Please contact PhyscialMind Institute for materials.

Suggested Materials
Diet Directives (Book)
Business Course for Studio Management

Breakdown of Concentration 101 Hours
450 total course hours. 275 Hours to be completed during 13 week course:

• Assistant Teaching- 75 Hours
• Observation- 48 Hours
• Self-Practice- 60 Hours
• Lecture Time- 30 Hours
• Homework- 62 Hours (Homework includes studying books, viewing videos, etc.)

Costs
$2760, plus $725 study materials and final exam. Please contact PhysicalMind Institute for additional info at 1-800-505-1990.

About Tom
Founder and Director of Center of Balance, Tom McCook is a nationally-recognized fitness and movement specialist with over 20 years experience. Tom is certified in Pilates and conducts teacher training courses for PhysicalMind Institute. Through years of study and a strong commitment to daily practice, Tom now specializes in a range of training disciplines including Pilates, Yoga, BodyCode System, Franklin Method, Resistance Stretching, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and Bodywork. Tom designs programs for health and overall performance for working professionals, people recovering from injuries, and athletes, including Olympic Gold Medal swimmers Natalie Coughlin, Jenny Thompson and Misty Hyman. He conducts workshops and retreats in the U.S. as well as abroad. In 2003, Tom produced the video Combining Pilates and Yoga for Balance.

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Concentration 201
with Tom McCook

2007 TBD

A 1-Day course to focus on functionally integrating the 3rd level of Pilates technique. Standing Pilates exercises transferred to the Reformer, Cadillac, and the Chair, created to focus on function, and emphasizing balance. Teaches the Third Level of technique which finds deeper connections in the pelvis, back, legs and feet while decreasing effort and increasing ease. Teaches you how to create new exercises on your own. This is the course to take Pilates teaching to the future.

Dates and Times
Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm

Prerequisites
- Pilates apparatus teaching
- knowledge of study materials: Anatomy of Pilates

Costs
$325.00

About Tom
Founder and Director of Center of Balance, Tom McCook is a nationally-recognized fitness and movement specialist with over 20 years experience. Tom is certified in Pilates and conducts teacher training courses for PhysicalMind Institute. Through years of study and a strong commitment to daily practice, Tom now specializes in a range of training disciplines including Pilates, Yoga, BodyCode System, Franklin Method, Resistance Stretching, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and Bodywork. Tom designs programs for health and overall performance for working professionals, people recovering from injuries, and athletes, including Olympic Gold Medal swimmers Natalie Coughlin, Jenny Thompson and Misty Hyman. He conducts workshops and retreats in the U.S. as well as abroad. In 2003, Tom produced the video Combining Pilates and Yoga for Balance.

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Cancellation Policies
Please contact the Physicalmind Institute for cancellation policies.

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