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Pilates Mat Certification Workshop
Review the basic anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology of the neck, upper back, and shoulder girdle, and discuss the mechanics of muscle and postural imbalance. Examine herniated discs and degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis). Learn to assess clients for each condition through lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises, and train to choose and apply the appropriate Pilates mat exercises.HPE9106.10 / $240 HPE9106.11 / $215 (Purchase College employees and alumni, and early registration discount)
Instructors: Simona Cipriani & Dr. Joseph E. Muscolino
Sat.–Sun., 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. July 10–11 (2 sessions)
Physical Education Bldg., Pilates Studio
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Pilates Mat Instructor Certificate ProgramGain control of your health and well being through the Pilates Method! This four-course program certifies you as an instructor of the Pilates mat program. Learn to physically perform the Pilates mat exercises and instruct clients on how to perform them with clear and detailed step-by-step directions. Master the physical and mental principles and philosophy of the Pilates Method. Gain a solid understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the motion of the body. Use this certification to find employment in Pilates studios, chiropractic and physical therapy offices, and fitness/athletic clubs, or to start your own business. Earn 6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon completion of the certificate.
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About the Pilates Mat Instructor:
Simona Cipriani, a teacher/trainer with the U.S. Pilates Association (U.S.P.A.) and a certified instructor of the Authentic Pilates Method for more than 14 years, studied extensively with master teacher Romana Kryzanowska, who was trained by Joseph Pilates. Also a dancer for more than 25 years, Ms. Cipriani has performed in both Europe and the U.S. She has appeared frequently as a dancer on television and in commercials, and has appeared on television presenting the Pilates Method of body conditioning. Ms. Cipriani was chosen to assist athletes as a massage therapist at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the nonprofit Pilates Method Alliance.
Join us for a wonderful opportunity to experience Pilates and fine Italian cooking in the unforgettable countryside of Piedmont, Italy
Experience this unique program of Italian cooking classes, Pilates instruction and Italian hospitality in the luxurious Cascina Papaveri, or Poppy Farmhouse.
Join us for four days, the long weekend of July 2nd - 6th, 2009 for this unique program. For detailed information about Cascina Papaveri and this program, please visit their website and click the icon to watch the introductory video. We trust you will fall in love with the farm just as we have.
What is included in your stay:
*Accommodations, for 4 nights
Italian Breakfasts: 4
Lunches: 3
Dinners: 4
Drinks and wine : all inclusive
Price also includes a 50-minute Pilates Mat class each day
Culinary Experiences sessions: 3
Visits to local markets: 1
Visits to local restaurant: 1
Visit to Cantina: 1
Transfers to Asti station: all inclusive
Course Certificates: all inclusive
Recipe folder: all inclusive
Apron: all inclusive
Broadband wi-fi and Skype: all inclusiveWhat is not included:
Telephone calls, they are charged at actual cost or you can use your cell phone or calling card.
Travel and health insurance.
Truffle Hunting at an additional cost of 40 Euro
Simona's private Pilates sessions and/or MassageCost for a 4-day long weekend is $1,650.00 per person, based upon double occupancy in the room. Space is limited, but we must have a minimum of 8 people to make this work. There is also another accommodation available. It is a small village apartment that can sleep 1-2 people. If desired, it is an additional $980.00 charge for the apartment in lieu of a bedroom at Cascina Papaveri.
Cascina Papaveri requires a substantial deposit to hold the dates for our Pilates vacation. For this reason, The Art of Control needs a 50% deposit to hold your spot. The balance is due April 5th.
If we do not have the 8 people confirmed by January 15th, we will lose our favorite 4th of July weekend. Deposits are 100% refundable up until January 15th; after that date, they are not.
*Bedrooms
All bedrooms are en suite and equipped to the highest standards with super king-size double beds 1.8 m x 2.0 m that convert into single beds for twin occupancy. Bed linen is luxurious Egyptian cotton from Quagliotti and towels are super soft heavyweight grade from Gabel.Bedrooms feature flat screen satellite TV's and WiFi connectivity All bedrooms have full central heating and air chiller cooling for the summer months. En suite showerooms are equipped with hairdyers and shaving points. Every bedroom and bathroom has the most amazing panoramic views. On a clear day, you can see the Alps over 100 km away.
You can either fly into Milan (MXP - Milan, Italy Malpensa) or Turino (TRN - Turin, Italy - Caselle).
For those who would like to work with a consultant for your traveling itinerary please contact:
Robyn Pring
Luxury Travel Consultant
Robyn's Exquisite Journeys
Phone: (914)-522-6792
Fax: (914)-729-1068
E-Mail: robyn@destinationagent.com
Website: www.destinationagent.com/robynCostigliole D'Asti is located among the beautiful Monferrato hills, near the Langhe territory, a land famous for its rural traditions. The town, famous for its delicious wine production, is dominated by the impressive shapes of the medieval castle, one of the most important and better preserved in Asti province. It has its foundations in the primitive stronghold with its marvelous gothic arches. Costigliole D'Asti is only few kilometers from the town called S. Stefano Belbo, Cultural Park and Cesare Pavese birthplace, near Canelli, with its important vineyards, world-wide recognized, for champagne production. It's also located a few minutes from Nizza Monferrato, known for the emergent Barbera wine. Nearby there are many important jewels of the gothic and romantic Piedmont art in terra-cotta and sandstone in Albugnano, for example, or the famous Vezzolano Abbey, built in the place where the Holy Virgin appeared to the Emperor Carlo Magno.
Asti province, recognized centre of Piedmont region and well know for gastronomy and wine production, is the main door for the "taste" tourism, even for the well known city of Alba. This strategic role is well favored not only by the logistic position of this land, but also for the richness in wine and food traditions, shown in the great variety of restaurants and wine shops proposed. Popular feasts and festival are very common and visited by more than 5 million tourists per year.
Please call the studio at 914-251-7842 to reserve your spot and for more information.
To visit the Cascina Papaveri website, click here.
Previous Workshops & Events
Anatomy in Clay and Pilates Continuing Education (CE) Workshop – the Lower Extremity
Join us for an Anatomy in Clay Workshop of the lower extremity. Learn the muscles as you build all the major muscles and muscle groups of the lower extremity on 29” Pro-Maniken Zahouric System Skeletons. This course is meant to be interactive and directly applicable to Pilates exercises. After each muscle is group is made, we will then discuss its relevance to Pilates exercises on the reformer and each person will then perform those exercises to feel the use of the muscles learned. At the end of the workshop, we will discuss the basics of the kinesiology of the lower extremity, again with application to the Pilates Method. No prior anatomy and physiology information is required.
Day 1 will cover the muscles of the ankle and subtalar joints. Date TBD, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (7 hours of CE credit)
Day 2 will cover the muscles of the hip and knee joints. Date TBD, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (6 hours of CE credit)
Location: The Art of Control Pilates Studio at SUNY Purchase, Purchase, NY.
Costs:
Day 1: $150.00 if taken alone.
Day 2: $130.00 if taken alone.If both classes taken together, discounted price of $250.00 for both.
If both classes taken together and you register and pay by March 10th, special discounted price of $230.00 for both classes!Continuing education (CE) credit is given through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
Call the studio today: 914.251.7842 for more information. Please download the registration form to complete registration.
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Join Us for An Upcoming Workshop with Tiziana Trovati
Join us for a workshop with Tiziana Trovati, instructor for the original Romana's pilates on Thursday, December 11, from 3-6pm. Cost is $80. Please call the studio or go to our website to register.
Location: SUNY Purchase, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase NY, 10577Call the studio today: 914.251.7842 for more information. Please download the registration form to complete registration.
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About Tiziana
Tiziana Trovati is originally from Milan, Italy, where she grew up training in ballet and modern dance. She began taking Pilates in 1992 to enhance her dancing strength and form. One year later at the age of 19 Tiziana came to the United States and the epicenter of dance, New York City. She began training at The Pilates Studio while dancing in various productions and teaching at Dance Space. Dancing and instructing, Tiziana discovered her passion for teaching movement. She quickly seized on an opportunity to study Pilates under Romana Krizanowska, Joseph Pilates only surviving disciple, at the Authentic Pilates Studio of New York City. Tiziana became certified in 1998 and opened Trovati Pilates Works in Orange County, California, March of 2001. Her studio has consistently grown to incorporate only Certified Instructors, Licensed Physical Therapy, and Pilates Certification Apprentices. Tiziana has become the first and only Teacher-Trainer in Orange County for the original Romana's Pilates.
Pregnancy and Pilates- 5 hours, October 25, 2008
12:00 to 5:00pmThis workshop focuses on Pregnancy and Pilates, Anatomical and Physiological changes and their significance regarding teaching Pilates during pregnancy hours.
Cost of workshop: $140
Location: SUNY Purchase, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase NY, 10577
Call the studio today: 914.251.7842 for more information. Please download the registration form to complete registration.
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Click this button and input proper amount. About Teri
Teri Calabrese is an RN with a bachelors degree in nursing from the Long Island University at CW Post.Teri earned her teachers certification from the Pilate's Studio Certification Program in Manhattan under the tutelage of Romania Kryzanowska.Teri studied dance at college and professional schools and performed extensively with various ballet and dance companies. She performed as soloist with Lumiere Ballet and American Ballet Russe.Teri trained with noted professionals at Alvin Ailey, Ballet Arts at Carnegie Hall and Eclectic Ballet.Teri has taught children through Prue professionals at grammar schools and high schools as well as professional schools on Long Island New Jersey and Manhattan. She taught Ballet and Pilate's at Adelphi University as well as dance studios all over the New York metropolitan area.Teri is also certified in the Gyro tonic Expansion System.Teri had an Authentic Pilate's Studio and Certification center on Long Island for over five years. Physicians began referring to her and she became noted for her work in rehabilitation and working with back injuries as well as intramuscular disorders. Presently Teri is a teacher trainer with the USPA .She teaches and offers workshops at studios in Florida and New York.
Workshops by Dr. Joseph Muscolino
Following are Dr. Joseph Muscolino's workshops that are currently scheduled. Dr. Muscolino is a renowned chiropractor, anatomy and physiology instructor and author of several books and publications published by Elsevier Science. For more information about Joe, click here.
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Anatomy in Clay™ Workshop on the Muscles of Pelvic Tilt CCMT,
Groton CTSaturday
October 25, 2008
9am - 6pm16 $195 Anatomy in Clay™ Workshop on the Muscles of the Neck and Shoulder Girdle CCMT,
Groton CTSunday
October 26, 2008
9am - 5pm16 $195 Pathologic Conditions of the Low Back and Pelvis Kansas City, MO Saturday
November 15, 2008
9am - 6pm8 $165 by Oct 25, $180 after Assessment and Treatment Techniques for the Low Back and Pelvis Kansas City, MO Sunday
November 16, 2008
9am - 6pm8 $165 by Oct 26, $180 after *Cadaver Lab Workshop University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT Sunday
November 23, 2008
10am - 1pm3 $95 *Cadaver Lab Workshop University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT Sunday
November 23, 2008
2pm - 6pm4 $115 Anatomy in Clay™ : Muscles of the Shoulder Joint and Shoulder Girdle Kansas City, MO Monday
November 17, 2008
9am - 6pm8 $165 by Oct 27, $180 after Pathologic Conditions of the Low Back and Pelvis Tucson, AZ Saturday
December 6, 2008
9am - 6pm8 $165 by Nov 15, $180 after Assessment and Treatment Techniques for the Low Back and Pelvis Tucson, AZ Sunday
December 7, 2008
9am - 6pm8 $165 by Nov 16, $180 after Anatomy in Clay™: Muscles of Pelvic Tilt Tucson, AZ Monday
December 8, 2008
9am - 6pm8 $165 by Nov 17, $180 after Stretching and Deep Tissue Work for the Back and Neck Prescott, AZ Wednesday
December 10, 2008
9am - 6pm8 $165 by Nov 19, $180 after Advanced Stretching Techniques and Joint Mobilization of the Back and Neck Prescott, AZ Thursday
December 11, 2008
9am - 6pm8 $165 by Nov 20, $180 after * Call Dr. Muscolino directly to register: 203.938.3323.
Previous Workshops
Join us for an exciting workshop on June 8, 2008, with Senior "Teacher of Teachers," Brett Howard on Spinal and Trunk Abnormalities
This workshop focuses on:
* Disc Herniation
* Spinal Stenosis
* Sciatic Nerve Impingment, Piriformis Syndrome
* Kyphotic and Lordotic CurvaturesJoin us in working with this exceptional teacher. Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm. Cost: $165.
Bring a friend, and both of you receive a discount: you will each pay $82.50 per person. If you bring two people you will each pay
$55.00 each and so on. However, you must register in advance to reserve your spot as space is limited. Call the studio today: 914.251.7842 to register and tell us how many spots you are reserving for this exciting class.See below for more information about Brett:
Brett Howard is the Director of Education and Senior "Teacher of Teachers" of the United States Pilates Association (U.S.P.A.) ™. The U.S.P.A.™ is a licensee of the Authentic Pilates™ Method of Body Conditioning, and of the New York Pilates Studio® Teacher Certification Program-the first and oldest Pilates professional training program in the world.
Mr. Howard has been certified in Authentic Pilates™ since 1998 and has been a "Teacher of Teachers" since 2003. He has trained extensively with Master Teachers: Romana Kryzanowska, Mary Bowen and Lolita San Miguel. Brett is also featured throughout several Pilates books and traditional media, including The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning, by Sean P. Gallagher and Romana Kryzanowska.
In 2004, Brett Howard opened The Pilates Haus, a studio dedicated to Authentic Pilates™, located in historic downtown Jersey City, New Jersey. The Pilates Haus' mission is to preserve and perpetuate Joseph Pilates' original system of body conditioning.
Brett Howard holds a B.F.A. in Dance from S.U.N.Y Purchase College Conservatory of Dance and is currently a graduate student at New York University Steinhardt School of Education, where he will receive an M.A. in Dance Education. He has also accomplished extensive coursework and practice within the science of physical therapy and rehabilitation, training with Master Teacher and Physical Trainer, Sean P. Gallagher.
Please join us to welcome back Sharon Oliensis, Feldenkrais Method Instructor, for an exciting workshop in Awareness Through Movement.
Join us for a powerful group class and private sessions for those who wish to experience this work one-on-one. Join us on April 26th from 12:00-1:00pm, for the ATM class and from 1:30-4:30pm for private appointments. Class is $40 And private sessions are $120.
About Sharon
Sharon Oliensis began studying the Feldenkrais Method in 1987 as a professional dancer because it helped so much with both the technical and artistic aspects of dance, as well as preventing recurrent back spasms. In 1993 she became a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, and has been teaching group classes and private lessons in the Feldenkrais Method ever since.
She is currently a guest teacherfor the New School Creative Arts Therapies Dept., and has taught for the New York Times, Time Warner, Bristol Myers, the Peninsula Spa, Lord & Taylor, the 63rd St. YMCA, and the Feldenkrais Learning Center. She maintains a private practice in Manhattan and Brooklyn where she works with a wide variety of clients including performing artists, people with chronic pain syndromes, children, and individuals experiencing stress and injury-related pain.
Study with world class Pilates Instructors, Master Teachers Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt, February 7, 2008 at Purchase College, NY Michael and Ton of Zenirgy, LLC who teach Pilates workshops all over the world, will be offering two special workshops in February at the Art of Control®.
Join us for this special event with the originators of the TRIADBALL™ which is used to help you improve muscle tone, build core strength and increase flexibility. Michael and Ton will be teaching a Mat class for all levels, and another advanced class featuring the Archival for advanced students, teachers, and those pursuing Pilates certification.
The Art of Control offers a Pilates Master Mat Class, and a Feldenkrais workshop to "Unleash Your Neck..." on December 8, 2007 from 10-5pm
Please join us to stretch, strengthen and release tension in your muscles, body and mind on December 8, from 10-5pm, with two master teachers, Michael Johnson, Pilates Instructor, and Sharon Oliensis, Feldenkrais Method Instructor. This is the perfect time of year, in the midst of the holidays and just before the New Year, to take time for yourself and let go of stress and tension patterns that accumulate if ignored. Join us at The Art of Control® for these two special classes and you'll feel rejuvenated!
Sharon and Michael are also available for private and semi-private sessions; please call the studio at 914-251-7842 to reserve your spot and for more information. See below for more information about the classes and the instructors.
Join us on December 8, from 10-11:30am with Sharon Oliensis to loosen and lengthen our neck and shoulders, and discover ways to move that allow chronic overwork in the neck and shoulders to soften by involving the much more satisfying, and often elusive, movements of the chest, ribs and shoulder blades. Let go of that stiff neck in this wonderful class. Cost: $40. From 11:30-1pm, Sharon will have a limited number of private sessions available for $120. Call to register for the class and book your session.
Michael leading the abdominal series, click here for sample video of Michael teaching.Also on December 8, from 1-2pm, Michael Johnson will conduct a Pilates Master Mat class for beginning and intermediate level students. Michael's focus is on honoring the original form and purity of Joseph Pilates' instruction of the Pilates Method. Join us to strengthen the powerhouse and calm the mind in this classic Pilates format. Michael will also be offering semi private and small group sessions on the Pilates equipment for anyone interested. These sessions will be available from 2-5pm. Call to register for the class and to book sessions. The class costs $40. The semi private sessions are $60 per person; and for groups of 3 or more, the cost is $50 per person.
We hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to study with these talented instructors! For more information about Sharon, click here.
Continuing Education in the Authentic Pilates* Method of Body Conditioning
Click here to download the Dr. Ellen Hosiosky grant application.
Free yourself from injuries and fatigue. Improve flexibility, core strength, and posture with Pilates.
Module One – 15-hour Authentic Pilates Workshop September 14-16, 2007 in Purchase, NY. Cost $250. For massage therapists seeking continuing education credit for 15 hours, and not credit towards pilates certification, class dates are September 14-15, 2007. Individuals intending to apply this course towards certification as an Authentic Pilates Instructor will attend the full weekend, September 14-16, 2007.
- Incorporate Pilates principles for self-care, exercise, and better body mechanics while giving massage.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the connection between the mind, core strength, flexibility, and doing massage.
- Discover the history and life of Joseph Pilates, his philosophy and original techniques.
In addition to earning NCBTMB continuing education credit, this course can be used toward certification as an Authentic Pilates* Instructor.
For massage therapists who simply wish to register for this class for NCBTMB continuing education credit, download the registration form, complete it and send it along with your check for $250.00 made out to ‘The Art of Control’; and mail it to: The Art of Control, 7 Long Ridge Road, Redding, CT 06896; Attention: Simona Cipriani. You may also pay by credit card below. You will still need to fax in your registration form to 203-938-9284.
If you are interested in applying this workshop towards certifcation as an authentic Pilates instructor, then you must register at the United States Pilates Association™ LLC (U.S.P.A.™) by clicking here.
Students in the Certification Program will attend these times:
Friday 6-9
Saturday 9-6
Sunday 9-6
Students just interested in CEU’s attend these times:
Friday 3-9
Saturday 9-6What should participants bring to the workshop? Only a Mat or thick towel, and wear comfortable clothes.
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