February 25th, 2012
Chris Lavelle
Prior to her Pilates passion, Chris had an academic career in Systems Science and Social Ecology. Graduating with Honours and the University Medal from The University of Western Sydney(Hawkesbury), Chris was seconded to the Philippines on an Australian Government Development program. She worked on the faculty of Silliman University (Philippines) for two years and then returned to the University of Western Sydney where she worked as a lecturer and in consultancy/research for several years.
Although seemingly unrelated to Pilates , the paradigms of Systems Science and Experiential learning that defined Chris's academic career, set her in pursuit of a balanced and conscious approach to her own evolution.
After leaving academia, Chris studied human movement and began performing with amateur dance group "Bricolage",under the tutelage of modern Dancer, Annetta Luce and Mind Body Centring practitioner, Alice Cummins. In 1995, she was recommended to Cynthia Lochard's
Pilates Studio after tearing her intercostal muscles dancing. Chris attended Cynthia's studio three times a week for Private classes and was very excited about this strange new movement vocabulary and the strength that quickly developed in her hyper-mobile body!Chris continued her classes for nearly a year before beginning an apprenticeship training programme with Cynthia.
In 1996 Chris participated in the first ever Australian workshop run by Romana at Cynthia's studio in Leichhardt. After a two year apprenticeship with Cynthia (which included seminars with Romana and Sari in Australia) she travelled to New York and spent over 7 months working alongside Romana and Sari in Dragoes gymnasium (now known as TRUE Pilates New York). During this time she also worked at Brooke Siler's down town studio "Re-Ab" and at a Physical Therapy studio, teaching Pilates as an adjunct to there rehabilitation programs.
Chris returned to Australia in 1999 and opened Powerhouse Personal Training in Balmain with another instructor. Over the next few years, she worked informally with RP apprentices who where sent to complete observation hours in her studio. In 2004 she was granted Level 4 instructor status. After the birth of her daughter in 2007, she continues to teach to a loyal client base in Balmain. Chris has written numerous unpublished papers on specific aspects of Pilates and now runs annual workshops for certified instructors.
Throughout her Pilates career, Chris has continued to explore Joseph Pilates deeper ideals of a balanced body/mind/spirit . She maintains a strong belief that instructors need to nurture this delicate balance with independent research, disciplined personal practice and an on going commitment to classes from other instructors. Sixteen years on from her first
Pilates class, she still attends a weekly class with Cynthia Lochard at the Pilates Method Studio in Surry Hills.
WORKSHOP ONE:
Applied Anatomy I: The Pilates Powerhouse
* This workshop will revise the anatomy of the Pilates Powerhouse and introduce fundamental techniques for helping clients connect to and deepen the Powerhouse.
OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the muscles of the abdomen: position, attachments, functions
- Introduce simple instructional techniques for teaching clients to activate the transverse abdominals and the internal/external obliques.
- Address the myths about Joseph Pilates traditional "flat- back position" as opposed to the modern "neutral spine" approach
- Explore the relationship of abdominal imbalances to abnormal Spinal curvatures (Scoliosis, hyper-lordosis and hyper-kyphosis).
From 1:00pm till 3:00pm
Cost: $80.00 (includes GST)
March 31st, 2012
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Katie Agnew as guest presenter
May 26th, 2012
Dina Matty
Dina originates from London,England, and studied dance at the Bush Davies School of Dance while professionally dancing in the commercial world of television, video and stage for 12 years.
In 1992 and 1993 she represented the United Kingdom in the individual womans aerobic championships and went on to win the European championship. She then went on to compete at the world aerobic championships in 1992 and 1993.
Living in Los Angeles from 1992 for 5 years as a sponsored athlete she became involved in Fitness and Personal Training.
Marrying her husband brought her to Australia, where she started " The Pulse", on the Gold Coast, a fitness studio. In 1999 she was lucky enough to find The
Pilates Method, and on completing her training with Cynthia brought the Pilates Method to Queensland. She has produced two videos "Pilates the Authentic Way" with Keft Burdell, and continues to enjoy the fascinating way that Pilates can improve balance,strength and well being in an individual . Dina's philosphy is that, "teaching the pilates method is a continual learning and nurturing process of oneself," which she reflects in her clients.
WORKSHOP THREE:
Using the Spine Corrector as a Full Workout
OBJECTIVES:
- Taking exercises from the mat and reformer and combining them with the spine corrector exercises to develop a full body workout for an Intermediat/Advanced level client
From 1:00pm till 3:00pm
Cost: $80.00 (includes GST)
August 25th, 2012
Cynthia Lochard
Born in New York City, Cynthia began learning The Pilates Method in 1976 as a young dancer with the New York City Ballet. During this time she practiced Pilates at Joseph Pilate’s studio with Romana Kryzanowska.
By the end of 1987, Cynthia moved to Sydney and from 1990 to 1992 she continued her dance career with the Sydney Dance Company and then later with Bangarra Dance Theatre. In 1994 she returned to New York to study as an instructor under the guidance of her teacher, and mentor, Romana Kryzanowska - one of the last remaining disciples of Joseph H. Pilates.
Returning to Sydney later that year as a certified instructor of the True Pilates Method, Cynthia opened Cynthia Lochard's Pilates Method Studio and Training Centre in Surry Hills, Sydney. Cynthia began the teacher training program in 1998. In 2009 Cynthia became one of only four Grand Master Teacher Trainers world wide. Cynthia has trained all the true classical Pilates instructors operating throughout Australia and Asia today.
Because of her love and passion for teaching Pilates Cynthia continues to travel the world, sharing her vast wealth of knowledge, visiting studios and conducting seminars, workshops and Continuing Professional Education courses.
WORKSHOP THREE:
Progressions, Modifications & Transitions
OBJECTIVES:
-This workshop will reveiw the progressions and transitions of specific exercises in all of the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced repertoires. Several common case studies will discuss appropriate modifications as well as any suggested case studies from interested participants.
-Clarifying progressions in all levels
-Discuss and clarify transitions between levels
-Discuss common and complicated case studies and appropriate modifications for all levels
-Participants are welcome to bring a case study for open discussion
From 1:00pm till 3:00pm
Cost: $80.00 (includes GST)
November 24th, 2012
Luke Cook
Luke is a teacher and practitioner of PIlates with 7years experience as a Level 5 Romana's Pilates instructor. During that time he has worked at Cynthia Lochard's Pilates Method Studio and gradually developed his own clients working from his home studio in Elizabeth Bay. He uses Pilates as his primary source of conditioning.
He is currently completing a Post-Graduate degree in Sports Coaching and aspires to use this knowledge to deepen his understanding of the work and to promote healthy discussion and research into how movement affects people physically and mentally. Luke remains a lifelong student of Pilates and admits that the more he learns about it, the less he knows!
WORKSHOP FOUR:
Pilates for Men - Special considerations for Instructors
OBJECTIVES:
“As you all know, Joseph Pilates was a man (duh!), and developed this work on his own body and other men. This has implications for instructors and as well as clients. It is important that we have a clear understanding of the goals of the work, especially some of the more advanced exercises, which seem to be better suited to a male body. In addition to this, for better or worse, Pilates remains a female-dominated exercise arena. What strategies can you employ as a teacher to motivate or entice more men to come on board? I will offer some answers, insight and knowledge and give you a good workout to boot.” -Luke
From 1:00pm till 3:00pm
Cost: $80.00 (includes GST)
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