Pilates On Tour®, Busan

Keynote presented in Korean with English translation.

Pilates is designed to train the whole body, create balanced muscle development, and build coordination to help clients improve their daily and athletic activities. Learn Viktor’s unique and evolving method for training integrated, whole-body movement using the Konnector Reformer. Movement sequences for enhancing the connections between the mind and the body, right and left and the legs, torso, and arms will be taught. You will come away with a richer understanding of how the body works and how to connect it.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

Are you using the real core? The core is the most fundamental and important part of Pilates movements. However, how many people actually engage their core while doing Pilates? In this workshop, you will learn about the evaluation method to use the core correctly and the correction strategies that can be easily applied to anybody. You will then be able to feel the real Pilates movements.

Workshop presenter in Korean only.

In this workshop, you will learn basic postural and gait analysis; both static and dynamic, cross patterns, and common gait patterns that result in chronic pain. You will learn guidelines for observation and protocols for common imbalances. You will learn how to give your clients the tools they need to take the Pilates work they do in the studio to the streets with every step they take.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

Over the last number of years our clients are doing a lot more sitting in front of their computers and cell phones. Zooming, texting and social media has expanded our world but also led us to moving less…and that has led to issues like cervical strain AKA “Text Neck” and poor posture. Learn the essential strategies to reverse this condition, reduce neck discomfort and create better posture at the same time.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

A diagnosis of breast cancer can leave a person feeling abandoned by their body.  The onslaught of doctors, medical decisions, surgeries and their physical aftermath greatly impacts the body’s resiliency.  The biomechanical functioning of the shoulder is one part of assisting a client on their path to restored health after breast cancer surgery.  However, the mobility and pliability of the ribcage is often overlooked and of great importance to the overall healing process.  Through breath and simple floor exercises we will explore how to assess shoulder girdle and ribcage mechanics and to gently create change that will leave your clients feeling a renewed sense of physical self-confidence.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

For this presentation, I would first review the basic neuromuscular functions of the foot and how injuries to the lower leg and foot, and sedentary lifestyle can alter the integrity of the foot motor control, which results in foot deformity, pain and dysfunction. The second part of this section provides details of foot exercises utilizing BB foot work tools and the reformer. I would have two assistants helping me with the demonstrations.

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There are many factors that influence the position of the pelvis, not just a “weak core”. A major factor that influences pelvic position is the position of the femurs. In this workshop, you will learn to assess if the femoral head is affecting pelvic position and function, and how to change their position. 

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

Core stability and core strength are often used interchangeably but are they really the same? We will explore this question, defining each term and teaching you practical exercises designed to create effective and efficient training protocols to develop core stability and core strength.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

Keynote presented in Korean with English translation.

With Junggi Hong, you will discuss the limitations of the clinical approaches for individuals with chronic back pain found in physical therapy, other therapeutic settings, and current back pain research. You will also review clinical and functional anatomy components related to chronic back pain and explore practical reformer exercises designed to release back pain and to increase mobility of the thoracolumbar area and the pelvic girdle.

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As we age our bodies dehydrate and become more susceptible to injury? The goal of any trainer is to strengthen their client while minimizing their risk of injury…to create a stronger more resilient body. A body that is able to spring back after being stressed and adapt to new stresses. We will delve into creating a more resilient body though proper movement, exercise and recovery techniques that will ensure your clients bounce back session after session.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

The psoas connects three dynamic areas of the body, the spine, pelvis and femur. It is the connection point between the upper and lower body and in this role, it can become imbalanced or dysfunctional due to imbalanced movement patterns, postural deviations or structural challenges. Understand the anatomy, structure and functions of the psoas and how to balance it in the Pilates studio. Balancing the psoas can improve many common issues related to lower back pain, hip pain and other conditions.

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The Myofascial Slings, as described by Professor Andre Vleeming, stabilize the Sacroiliac Joint and create dynamic stabilization of the pelvis. Join Daniel Vladeta as he shows you how to functionally assess the Myofascial slings as well as learn how to activate the slings, creating safe and effective ways to train dynamic stabilization in your movement practice.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

The feet create the foundation for every move we make. Imbalances, injuries, even a blister can cause us to change our movement patterns. Learn a variety of exercises for creating balance, strength and flexibility in the feet to keep your foundation strong.

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Join Viktor Uygan for a fun, scientific and practical course that focuses on human reciprocal motion.  Reciprocal movement is present in all human activities and yet sedentarism restricts reciprocal motion.  Even on the Reformer, there is not an abundance of reciprocal motion. He will discuss how human anatomy, biomechanics and biotensegrity all spontaneously support reciprocal movement and will create reciprocal movement experiences using the Konnector and the Konnections systems to explore reciprocity, proprioception, and dynamic alignment.  Participants are guaranteed to laugh, learn, and experience the human right to rotate.

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This dynamic workshop explores muscular balance, coordination, strength and flexibility of the shoulder. We will literally journey 360⁰ around as we examine exercises from all positions to facilitate optimal functioning of the shoulder complex. We will journey around the shoulder joint, understand the anatomical relationships, its integration with the thorax and ultimately to whole body movement. Come and learn innovative shoulder focused exercises that are safe, practical and immediately applicable to practice in both private, semi-private and group settings.

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This course is designed to look at the causes and symptoms of menopause and to gain a new vision of how to train a more mature woman as she adapts to yet another change in her female life. Rather than seeing these changes as negative, this course will show you physiologically, physically, emotionally and mentally, why life can only get better. 

Workshop presenter in Korean only.

Keynote presented in English with Korean translation.

Explore theoretical background around scoliosis and some conventional interventions. Empirical studies suggest that most scoliosis is thought to be idiopathic neuromuscular based deformation. This workshop will review current research and introduce Pilates friendly joint proprioception, interoception, and special sense facilitating exercises that can be easily incorporated in a Pilates session. 

Workshop presenter in Korean only.

Lateral Flexion is performed by tissues that are part of both the anterior and posterior chain. Lateral flexion of the trunk is also essential for good thoracic rotation. In this workshop learn how to assess lateral flexion including if someone is anterior or posterior dominant, understand how it is involved with thoracic rotation, how to correct and improve lateral flexion, and train it using the Reformer and Exo Chair.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

In this workshop, you will learn basic postural and gait analysis; both static and dynamic, cross patterns, and common gait patterns that result in chronic pain.  You will learn guidelines for observation and protocols for common imbalances.  You will learn how to give your clients the tools they need to take the Pilates work they do in the studio to the streets with every step they take.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

The “Konnections” workshop by Konnect Method revolutionizes Pilates by utilizing an innovative band to connect the limbs, enhancing traditional exercises for greater strength, awareness, and movement efficiency. It introduces a distinctive method for body coordination and mind-body synergy, elevating both teaching and personal practice through improved proprioception. This program transforms Pilates into a more integrative and perceptive experience, pushing the boundaries of conventional training for enriched physical conditioning.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

Join Viktor and Joy for a fun exploration of movement on the Reformer. In this workshop you will not only move, but you will also experience the Reformer in new and innovative ways! Learn how to leverage the relationship between the body, the springs and the Reformer to create flowing sequences that open the mind and the body’s movement potential.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

Poor posture can affect not only the way your body looks but also how it feels. Discover what good posture is and what muscles are often affected by repeated poor postural habits. Develop a critical eye in how to properly analyze your client’s posture and finally how to develop an effective exercise program to correct their posture for permanent change.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

Disassociation of the thorax from the pelvis is essential in all movements, from gait, to running to all compound movements. It builds torque in the body and hence power. It is also used as a gold standard for predicting lower back pain in research. In this workshop, you will learn how to functionally assess thoracic rotation, increase thoracic mobility and integrate that with pelvic control.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.

Balance starts to deteriorate at the age of 30.  Most people don’t realize they’re having balance problems until they have that first fall.  Falls are often attributed to weakness and lack of articulation in the feet.  In this course you will learn how to mobilize, stabilize and add balance, strength and coordination exercises to a class or program for the active aging population.  We will be examine the balance command center; the vestibular system, proprioceptors, pressure sensing receptors, eyes and ears.  Then we will explore strengthening exercises, especially for the lower body, which is one of the most important factors in risk estimation for falls.

Workshop presenter in English with Korean translation.