Pilates on Tour®, Spain

Join us for an opening ceremony where Ken Endelman will welcome you and present his original research on Joseph Pilates.

Keynote will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Expand your teaching toolbox with this playful exploration of the classical (and some not so classical) repertory on the Cadillac.  This workshop will explore exercises and movement protocols requiring the use of the Roll Down Bar, the Push Through Bar and the Trapeze.  Learn strategies to safely teach hanging and inversion exercises using the parallel bars.  As we move through these dynamic and full-body exercises on the Cadillac we will reference other exercises and apparatus in the Pilates system. Join Maria Earle to explore bold moves and an inversion practice at whatever level you are at.

Workshop will be presented in Spanish. No English translation.

The chair was intended to be in every apartment, home, and hotel room. Its small footprint makes it excellent as an addition to a private session, for small group work and as a platform upon which a full class can be programmed. However, there are many exercises that create fear in both the instructor and the client. In this workshop you will learn how to tap into the creative strength of the chair and come away with ways to make the least favorite exercise become the best. You will be invited to put aside your fear of the chair and love it for all the potential it can inspire.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

This workshop is based on the published article “Aging and the Cost of Inactivity: How Mindful Movement and Pilates can stem the Tide” which reveals what many of us already know….to stay healthy throughout our lifespan, we must move. However, the strategies of how to train and move clients evolves throughout the adult experience. Training for adaptability, agility, and the requisite strength to support lifestyle desires and physical pursuits is key to success and not uniform from decade to decade.  In this workshop will discuss the realities of aging on our health and the role of movement/exercise as a tool to hold off age related decline. We will discuss falls, fall prevention, the importance of eccentric training and how our unique Pilates environments can support longevity of health.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Pilates is often recommended for clients with low back issues because of its emphasis on core strength, lumbopelvic stability, spinal mobility and integrated, whole-body movement. Whether you work in a fitness center, Pilates studio or rehabilitation facility, at some point you will work with clients with low back pain. Pilates principles and exercises, carefully and appropriately applied, can be very helpful for many clients with back pain. Pilates exercises carelessly taught can cause or exacerbate back pain. In this workshop we will review the essential principles and exercises on the Reformer for optimizing the function of the lower back.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Training the core in three dimensions or all three planes is key to creating balance,   efficiency and proper load transfer through the body. Using the Pilates studio environment, you will learn how to create true functional strength by performing exercises in the sagittal, frontal and horizontal plane. Pilates focuses primarily on the sagittal plane so we will explore the frontal and horizontal planes with lateral flexion and rotational moves to create balance and functional strength. This work is very useful for clients with poor posture as well as for athletes and clients who perform asymmetrical tasks in their daily or sports training.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

A Pilates practice begins on the Mat, and it ultimately leads back to the Mat. Joe Pilates chose 34 original movements that—according to him—would establish and maintain good physical health. In this workshop, participants explore the exercises anew, discover their intended purpose, the logic in the original order, as well as helpful transitions and variations to introduce these movements.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

The shoulder blades, arms and entire upper body are full of pitfalls and not easy paths to navigate for the Pilates teacher. Every client is unique, so cueing and variations must be adapted properly. Too much mobility or stability is never the ultimate answer. And looking for a balance requires a good map. Through our repertoire, through different pre-pilates traditions and other techniques, we’ll tread into this forest, learning how to draw a new map for every client, tailoring new exercises and adaptations for thousands of new classes.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

It’s all about the moves! The Pilates Reformer is full of opportunity and challenge. Bring your curiosity to this class and let Fabrice provide you with the opportunity to unlock your creativity on the Reformer. You will explore new moves and learn how to integrate them into a traditional Pilates Reformer class or with private clients. In this workshop we will explore key exercises and  learn how to apply just that one extra bit of something special that makes a client say…”voilá”.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Join us for a truly exceptional morning with Lolita San Miguel as she shares her insights and experiences from 50 years of teaching.

Keynote will be presented in Spanish with English translation.

Can we still say something new about the Psoas? Have we ever said anything clear about the Psoas? After centuries of oblivion, in recent decades this muscle has periodically returned to the center of diagnosis and training programs. In this workshop we will consider all the questions surrounding the mythical Psoas, address some of the controversies and conflicting information, and attempt to map the theories that help us train and optimize movement patterns with the psoas in mind. From the constellation of theories, we will seek to derive as many exercises and practical solutions as possible.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Cats, sand tunnels, weathervanes, whistles, and hums — get creative and go deeper into the work in this workshop that will illuminate the teaching of Kathy Grant through the lens of long-time student Maria Earle. Kathy Grant studied closely with Joe Pilates in the 1950s and ‘60s. Over the five decades that followed she developed her own sophisticated and highly intuitive approach to his method. Grant was supremely skillful in guiding movement with the creative use of props, imagery, and sound to find enhanced awareness in ones movement journey. During 13 years of mentorship in New York City,  Kathy entrusted her deep understanding and creative approach to the classical Pilates exercises to Maria. You will come away from this workshop with movement protocols and ideas that provide a unique approach to the Pilates Method through the use of sound, imagery and props.

Workshop will be presented in Spanish. No English translation.

As a dancer, performing was never an issue for me but that is not the case for everybody. How do we get from the basic execution of an exercise to the performance mode? In this workshop, you will learn tools to make your clients go from the basic movement principles to a performance level. Regardless of the performance level your clients are looking for, the efficiency and understanding of the movement principles will take them there.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Ever feel tired when you’re teaching? Struggle to find consistent motivation with your more challenging clients? Or feel frustrated that you can’t help people improve as much as you want? Most movement educators don’t consider the impact that the movement of the organs have on their exercise results. If we have learned about the organs, it’s usually out of context of movement and hard to implement within movement sequences. In this workshop, you will learn how to integrate organ cues into Pilates in order to energize your students (and yourself) and create faster results. You’ll be surprised how much fun it is for your clients to focus on the organs and access their deep core – your life-giving organs!

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

This dynamic workshop is designed to explore the CoreAlign from a functional movement point of view with an eye toward training balance around joints and structures. This is a fun, quick paced workshop that teaches the anatomy and CoreAlign exercises literally in 360⁰ – both as we look at the anatomical structure of the joint and journey around the equipment.

Workshop will be presented in English and Spanish.

Our feet propel us through life and are our foundation to the earth. How we take care of them can have a huge impact on how we move, our flexibility and how we feel. Happy feet will positively affect any type of dance, exercise or movement. During this workshop you will find out how the foot functions as both a support and a propulsion device. You’ll explore the bone rhythms of the foot and learn self-touch. You will also experience imagery exercises that will increase the health, flexibility and vitality of your foot. Filled with fun foot facts, this Franklin Method® workshop will leave your feet feeling refreshed and happy.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Spend time with Lolita as she shares her insights, cues and tools from 50 years of teaching. Using exercises on each piece of equipment, Lolita reveals the key principles of Pilates and helps you to become a more effective and efficient teacher. Along the way she will share her experiences with Joseph Pilates and help you to understand the original intention of the work.

Workshop will be presented in Spanish. No English translation.

Adding small stability balls, rollers and rotator discs to the Reformer increases core work, balance and coordination. Learn several sequences using different tools to challenge your more advanced clients, train athletes and add variety to your classes. Learn the do’s and don’ts of using unstable surfaces safely while adding creativity and fun to your Reformer workouts.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Anyone who claims to know the future is lying! What we do know is that post pandemic Pilates has emerged stronger than ever. Ken Endelman, CEO of Balanced Body and Joy Puleo, Director of Education, will explore where Pilates as an industry has been, how it faired during the pandemic, and where we find ourselves as a profession and industry going forward.

Keynote will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Neuromotor training includes a variety of motor skills including balance, coordination, gait, agility and proprioception. The design of the CoreAlign provides a movement environment that has profound and long-lasting effects on every aspect of neuromotor training. The separate carts, moving surface and stability of the ladder allow instructors to develop skills like balance from the beginner level with maximum support to advanced challenges for high level athletes. Improving motor control takes time, practice and awareness and the CoreAlign provides an environment where the skills learned are easily applied in daily and athletic activities.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

The Four Pillars of a Healthy Spine: Emotions, Strength, Balance, Flexibility   The spine is a masterpiece of design containing over one hundred joints and associated muscles and ligaments. Your spine has many joints that crave movement and nourishment. Compression and de-compression, twisting, side bending, folding, and extending are the vitamins our spines need daily so that it can be the springy support we all want. We will look closer at the joints in the spine, embody commonly held ideas about our “back”, and search for new words together to create a new culture around back imagery.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Pilates is the ideal environment for improving movement patterns, combating sport induced imbalances and recovering from hard training days. Join Portia Page for a workshop of exercises, strategies and training plans for working with clients in triathlete sports (running, swimming, biking), reactive sports (football, tennis) and artistic sports (dance, gymnastics, martial arts). Learn the key principles for working with each population, when and how to add new exercises and how Pilates fits into their larger training goals.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Certified to teach the Pilates Method by both Joseph and Clara Pilates, this is a unique opportunity to work with Lolita San Miguel. This workshop will focus on refining your understanding of the entire Reformer repertoire and how to sequence the exercises to create a stimulating and dynamic Pilates session.

Workshop will be presented in Spanish. No English translation.

The original Pilates method and its apparatus were designed to provide an environment for movement in ALL directions. During this session, participants get to explore and re-examine the concept of safe and effective spinal extension, and discover that the Pilates studio is full of opportunities to introduce, support, and challenge this all-important movement direction.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Even though Mr. Pilates used to say that every exercise is for the whole body, the neck is one of the least addressed parts of our structure. The original repertoire, as well as the more advanced variations, include movements which can create strength, flexibility and support for the neck, but a clear explanation of why and how is often missing. At the same time, most of our clients complain of pain, aches and soreness of the neck. Terminals, electronic devices, and television lead us to a lot of misuse. Let’s review anatomy and biomechanics and put together some series, drills and cues to integrate and connect our neck to the rest of the body.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Misalignments in the lower body create muscle imbalances and joint stresses that can easily lead to injury. In this workshop we will review common misalignments in the lower body and strategies for improving them. Topics covered include imbalances in hip rotation, hip flexion/extension and hip adduction/abduction as well as genu varum, genu valgum, hyperextended knees, pronation and supination. Pilates studio equipment as well as small props will be used.

Workshop will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

Every exercise is a valuable part of an intricate “family tree” of a developing sequence with infinite possibilities. This workshop introduces flexion and rotational moves as variations on traditional Pilates exercises. These exercises create challenges for core stability, are essential to functional movement, and are useful modifications for common structural and functional imbalances. Exercises include variations for beginning, intermediate, and advanced level instructors.

Workshop will be presented in Spanish. No English translation.