Wellness
Arts
Institute
Discover the international Wellness Arts Institute’s transformative distance education, crafted by a distinguished faculty of academics, dancers, and healthcare professionals. With over 35 years of expertise in Pilates, teaching methodologies, and curriculum design, this program offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to mastering the art of Pilates.
Curriculum
This introductory comprehensive teaching Mat Pilates curriculum empowers instructors with the tools to establish the fundamentals of Mat Pilates, deliver clear modifications for all skill levels, and create classes that prioritize flow and engagement, ensuring a transformative experience for every participant.
Foundation
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Mat Pilates
Understanding the mechanics of Pilates breathing is essential for a successful Mat Pilates workout because it enhances core engagement, improves movement efficiency, promotes mind-body connection, and prevents fatigue. Effective oxygenation through proper breathing sustains energy levels, enabling participants to maintain form throughout the workout.
Mat Pilates
Preparatory
Repertoire
Instructors who teach preparatory movements to increase proprioception enhance body awareness, helping students understand their bodies’ capabilities and limitations.
Understanding the essential preparatory Mat Pilates exercises creates progression capabilities. When instructors start with foundational exercises, they build students’ confidence and prepare them to transition seamlessly into the classical 34 exercises with greater skill and ease.
Teaching Essentials
Modifying Mat Pilates exercises is crucial for creating an effective, safe, and inclusive practice. Modifications allow beginners to build strength and confidence while challenging advanced practitioners with variations that suit their skill level. By understanding and applying changes, instructors ensure a supportive, adaptable practice that meets the diverse needs of their students.
Overview
Introduction
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Module 1 - The Foundation of Mat Pilates
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Module 2 - Teaching Essentials
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- Essential Mat Pilates Preparatory Exercises
- Mat Pilates Preparatory Repertoire
- Pelvic Tilt
- Cat-Camel Stretch
- Dead Bug - Bent Legs Only
- Bird Dog
- Hamstring and Back Stretch
- Post Lateral Breathing
- Hundreds Prep
- Shoulder Bridge Prep
- Leg Circles
- Single Leg Stretch Prep
- Double Leg Stretch Prep
- Side-Lying Prep
- Mermaid Side Reach Stretch
- Plank Hold Prep
- Roll-Up Prep
- Integrating Modifications for Different Levels
- Mat Pilates Preparatory Exercise Class Plan
- Quiz 2
Module 3 - Celebrating Your Success
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Module 4 - Conclusion
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Sources
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Philosophy
The Wellness Arts Institute provides exceptional holistic distance education, thoughtfully designed to engage five key learning styles: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, reading/writing, and interpersonal, ensuring a personalized and effective learning experience for every student.
