A breath workshop for Pilates teachers, covering the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system; the relationship with the other systems of the body; Asthma and other respiratory diseases.
We will consider breath and movement strategies to bring awareness and improvement to the breath and to the body as a whole.
“Breathing is the first act of life, and the last. Our very life depends on it.”
“The first lesson is that of correct breathing”
“For breath is life, so if you breathe well you will live long on earth”
“If you can’t breathe, nothing else matters”
“Breath is the link between mind and body”
In this workshop you will learn:
The anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
The anatomy of the ribcage/basket and the relationship to the spine, sternum and pelvis
The muscles of respiration
Lung volumes and the mechanics of active breathing
The ‘360’ breath - what it is, how to develop it and how to use it!
The relationship between breath and the organs
The relationship between the respiratory system and the other systems of the body
The role of the diaphragm as a postural muscle as well as a respiratory muscle
Respiration and the relationship with Low Back Pain
Using the appropriate breath for the task at hand, whether sat at a desk or running a marathon!
How to work with clients with ‘rib flare’
The breath and the nervous system; how to down regulate from ‘fight & flight’ to ‘rest & digest’ and vice versa
Information about Asthma, COPD and Dysfunctional breathing and how to work with clients with these conditions
Breath exercises to use with your clients at your next class (including exercises for children)
An introduction to inspiratory and expiratory muscle training and how to measure your progress
Discover the ‘Breath-A-Cizer’, a piece of apparatus designed by Joseph Pilates
Movement strategies to increase awareness of breathing through exercises, mobilisations and release of the surrounding structures.
Including props and tools such as bands, various size balls, foam roller, toning circle, balloons, straws
How the Master Pilates teachers taught breath within the method
Upcoming Workshops
Next workshop - Date TBC - Possibly September 2024
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This is an introduction to ‘The Vital Breath: Pilates & Beyond’ workshop for Pilates teachers.
Many people are not aware of their breathing until a problem occurs. Breathing influences every organ and every system in the body and by creating awareness around breathing we can bring about huge changes in our clients health.
The Vital Breath Workshop - Breath Awareness Mini Workshop
Price £60
In this three hour workshop we will cover:
1) Basic Anatomy & Physiology including some myth busting!
2) The autonomic nervous system and how breathing can influence this
3) Breathlessness - how to help someone with breathlessness
4) Dysfunctional Breathing - how to recognise this in yourself and your clients (it’s much more common than you think)!
5) Nose or mouth - which of these should we be breathing through and why?
6) Breath and movement strategies to improve our clients awareness of their breathing
The workshop is not recorded but you will receive comprehensive notes in PDF format.
You will receive the Zoom invite and the PDF handout for the workshop via email a few days before the workshop.
More dates to be announced soon!
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Hosting A Workshop
If you own a Pilates studio and would like to host The Vital Breath Workshop please get in touch.
The Vital Breath: Pilates and Beyond can be delivered as a four hour (half day) or seven hour (full day) workshop.
We can also deliver a workshop for clients in the studio or corporate environment. This can be a one hour introduction or a full day programme, contact us with your requirements.
Reviews of The Vital Breath: Pilates and Beyond
“Learnt such a lot from attending this fascinating workshop, Jo is a fabulous presenter and her impressive accompanying notes were packed with info”
“This was a great workshop. Exceedingly well researched and presented.”
“It was brilliant! One of the best I’ve been on. Informative, well searched and will be very useful. I love the notes, I think they will be well thumbed! Thank you.”
“It was such a brilliant workshop. After falling ill with Pneumonia myself in March, this course came on at just the right time. I’ve come away with a new tool box to help myself as well as educate others. It’s made not only my lungs but my brain happy and hungry for more. Thanks Jo, so much. The notes were the best I have ever had. So much information to work with.”
“Brilliant course from Jo yesterday, who was able to combine her extensive knowledge with her personal experience and passion for this subject. There was not only applications for Pilates and movement but also for health conditions like Asthma and COPD. I left wanting more.”
“Breath course with Jo this morning. Fabulous, highly recommend!”
“Excellent course , well done Jo”
“Informative, well researched and presented and gives a different perspective to using the breath which can easily be taken into immediate usage and highlights the many benefits that can be brought about. Very well worth attending in my opinion”
“Jo, thank you for today! The workshop is fabulous (content and presentation)...I’ve learned so much that I can put in to practice with my clients. I’m looking forward to reading your comprehensive notes over a cuppa!”
“A couple of weeks on...this course has given me a new perspective on how to help clients, thanks Jo”