Bodywork & Pilates Apprenticeship

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2 Aloha! Thank you for your interest in apprenticing with Arlene in her home-studio, Bodywork & Pilates. This is a rigorous mentorship that will teach you Joe Pilates original/classical method as passed down by first generation master teacher, Jay Grimes. An application is enclosed for you to fill out and submit. Please read the apprenticeship summary and the required pre-requisites to assess your readiness. Good luck on your journey. Objectives Of Apprenticeship To be studious and able to assist the teacher at all times, and to project a consistent positive energy to each client and help maintain orderliness of the studio Learn Pilates fundamentals by practicing the exercises on the Pilates apparatus: The Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Electric Chair, Arm Chair, Spine Corrector, Small Barrel, Ladder Barrel, Pedi-pole, Magic Circle, Foot Corrector, Toe Corrector, Neck Stretcher, Airplane Board, The Wall, Bean Bag, Push Up Device, Breath-a cizer, and Free Weights Learn to teach others, work with different body types, develop your skills of observation, trust your intuition. Learn to see asymmetries, dysfunction, weakness, tightness and understand how to work with the body in front of you, understand how to use the full Pilates system to guide your clients to be more coordinated, balanced, strong, efficient and fluent in movement. Duration Of Apprenticeship The apprenticeship is comprehensive and spread out over the course of months and totaling 600 hours. Working one-on-one with Arlene, components of your training and schedule can be flexible. If you are already a certified teacher, the goals and required hours of your apprenticeship will be customized based on the results of your initial assessment. All in all, the break down of the full apprenticeship consists of;

3 4 Intensive Workshop Weekends 4 Exercise Review Sessions 1 Body Mechanics Workshop 30 Private Sessions 30 Open Studio Classes 225 Practice Teaching Hours 175 Self-Practice Hours 100 Observation Hours Homework & Specific On-Line Viewing w/written Assignments Assist Teaching Studio Cleaning Apparatus Maintenance 4 Assessments 1 Final Written Exam Prerequisites Doctor s clearance Trainers insurance An in-person assessment by Arlene Salomon which will entail an interview and Mat and Reformer workout. You must be able to demonstrate the exercises listed below that are highlighted in red. If you are a certified teacher, you must be able to demonstrate all of the exercises listed below. The initial assessment fee of $110 is in addition to the total cost of apprenticeship and is nonrefundable regardless of your acceptance or nonacceptance as an apprentice. Cost $5,820, plus required texts (payment plans available) Refund Policy 90% refund for cancellations before 14 days of the decided start date 50% refund for cancellations within 14 days of the decided start date No refunds once the apprenticeship has begun

4 Materials/Other Costs Texts Your Health, by Joseph Pilates. Return to Life Through Contrology, by Joseph Pilates and William Miller. Trail Guide To The Body, by Andrew Biel subscription service, free 10-day trial, then $19/month or $149/year. Visible Body (Online anatomy application optional) Insurance You must purchase fitness insurance by the first meeting date, anywhere from ~ $230/year. You must purchase the minimum of $1, limit of liability plan and add Bodywork & Pilates as an additional insured. Initial Assessment Fee $110 Fill Out And Submit Your Application Book Your Initial Assessment Mahalo, Arlene Contact info: Arlene Salomon, owner Bodywork & Pilates Address: 21 Kaiau Place Kihei, Hawaii Phone: +1 (808) info@bodyworkandpilates.com

5 Website: Joe s Original Mat Name: Start Date: Date / / / / / / / / / / Session # # in Group Instructor Initials HUNDRED ROLL UP Roll Over SINGLE LEG CIRCLE ROLL LIKE A BALL SINGLE LEG PULL DOUBLE LEG PULL Single Straight Leg Pull Double Straight Leg Criss Cross SPINE STRETCH FORWARD Open Leg Rocker CORKSCREW SAW Swan Dive SINGLE LEG KICK DOUBLE LEG KICK Thigh Stretch Neck Pull High Scissors High Bicycle Shoulder Bridge SPINE TWIST Jack Knife

6 SIDE KICK SERIES- FRONT/BACK UP/DOWN SMALL CIRCLES BIG CIRCLES TEASER Hip Circles Swimming Leg Pull Front Leg Pull Back Side Kicks Kneeling Side Bend Boomerang SEAL Crab Rocking Balance Control Push Ups WALL WORK: ROLL DOWN ARM CIRCLES SQUAT 2X4 PARALLEL TURNED OUT TOE STRETCHER FOOT CORRECTOR Apparatus or Extras given:

7 Universal Reformer Name: Start Date: Date / / / / / / / / / / Session # # in Group Instructor Initials FOOTWORK HUNDRED Overhead COORDINATION Rowing 1-6 1ST LONG BOX- PULL STRAPS T STRAPS Backstroke Teaser Breaststroke Horseback LONG STRETCH SERIES- LONG STRETCH DOWN STRETCH Up Stretch ELEPHANT ONE LEG BACK Long Back Stretch STOMACH MASSAGE- ROUND HANDS BACK REACH TWIST

8 Tendon Stretch SHORT BOX- ROUND REACH SIDE TWIST/REACH AROUND THE WORLD TREE Short Spine Semi Circle CHEST EXPANSION Thigh Stretch Arm Circles Snake/Twist Corkscrew Tic Toc Balance Control Off Long Spine Stretch FROGS & CIRCLES KNEE STRETCHES- ROUND ARCH Knees Off RUNNING PELVIC LIFT Control Push Up Front/ Back Side Splits FRONT SPLITS Russian Splits Apparatus or Extras given:

9 Cadillac Name: Start Date: Date / / / / / / / / / / Session # # in Group Instructor Initials ROLL BACK BAR- ROLL BACK ROLL BACK W/ ONE ARM LEG SPRINGS- CIRCLES WALKING BEATS BICYCLE SMALL CIRCLES BIG FROG Leg Springs In The Air- Circles Walking Beats Bicycle Airplane SIDE LEG SPRINGS- FRONT/BACK UP/DOWN SMALL CIRCLES BIG CIRCLES BICYCLE Flying Eagle ARM SPRINGS LYING DOWN-

10 PRESS DOWN CIRCLES TRICEPT PRESS PRESS DOWN SIDE PUSH THROUGH BAR- Tower Monkey TEASER Reverse Push Through Press Down/Side Stretch Swan Shoulder Roll Down PUSH THROUGH ROLL BACK BAR- CHEST EXPANSION KNEELING THIGH STRETCH LONG BACK STRETCH KNEELING Rolling In and Out Rolling Stomach Massage BREATHING SPREAD EAGLE Pull Ups Hanging Pull Ups Twist Pull Ups Half Hanging/Hanging Monkey On A Stick STANDING ARM SPRINGS- Squats HUG BOXING SHAVING

11 Butterfly SIDE ARM Fencing WITH ROLL DOWN BAR- Squats CHEST EXPANSION SHAVING SIDE ARM LOW HOOKS- BICEPT CURLS ZIP UP LEG STRETCHES- Standing With Fuzzies Kneeling With Trapeze Apparatus or Extras given:

12 Wunda Chair/High Chair Name: Start Date: Date / / / / / / / / / / Session # # in Group Instructor Initials FOOTWORK- TOES ARCHES HEELS TENDON STRETCH PUSH DOWN (touch toes) PUSH DOWN ONE ARM Pull Up SPINE STRETCH FORWARD Teaser On Floor SWAN Pumping One Arm (swan dive) Teaser On Top MERMAID SITTING Arm Frog MERMAID KNEELING Snake/Twist Tendon Stretch Table Top Mountain Climb Going Up Front Going Up Side 1 Arm Push Down Side Push Down Behind Chair

13 Frog Facing Chair Frog Facing Away Leg Press Down Front BACKWARD ARM PUMPING Push Up Sideways Top Push Up Sideways Bottom Flying Eagle Corkscrew Jacknife HIGH CHAIR- PUMPING PUMPING ONE LEG GOING UP FRONT GOING UP SIDE TENDON STRETCH (one knee) PUMPING ONE LEG FRONT (Standing) PUMPING ONE LEG SIDE (Standing) CROSS OVER PUMPING Press Up Reverse Press Up Apparatus or Extras given:

14 Barrels Name: Start Date: Date / / / / / / / / / / Session # # in Group Instructor Initials SPINE CORRECTOR ARM CIRCLES ONE ARM UP/DOWN HUG STRETCH WITH BAR LEG SERIES- CIRCLES SMALL CIRCLES WALKING THIGH BEATS SCISSORS BICYCLE JAY S EXERCISE HELICOPTER Leg Circles Onto The Head SHOULDER BRIDGE Hip Twist (can can) ROLLING IN AND OUT REST TEASER (both ways) Hip Circles Swan Swimming Rocking Grasshopper

15 HIGH BARREL Leg Stretch SWEDISH BAR EXERCISE LEG STRETCHES SWAN SHORT BOX SERIES- ROUND TALL REACH TWIST/REACH Around The World TREE Side Sit Ups BACKBEND Backbend Hanging HORSEBACK PEDIPOLE CHEST EXPANSION ARM CIRCLES CENTERING Apparatus or Extras given:

Pilates Certification Manual LEVEL 4

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