History
The Body Control Pilates® Method is based on the work of Joseph Pilates. Joseph Pilates was born near Düsseldorf, Germany in 1880. Very little is known about his early life but, according to various biographies, he appears to have been a frail child, suffering from asthma, rickets and rheumatic fever. With his drive and determination to overcome this fragility, he experimented with many different approaches. Yoga, gymnastics, skiing, dance and weight training all influenced him. He began to develop his method in the 1920’s when he opened a studio in New York. Joseph Pilates believed that mental and physical health were essential to one another and created what is claimed to be a method of total body conditioning that emphasizes proper alignment, centering, concentration, co-ordination, stamina, relaxation, breathing and flowing movement.
Principles
Pilates classes help to build strength and flexibility, with an emphasis on lengthening the body and aligning the spine, rather than on building muscle mass. Pilates’ focus is on the “powerhouse” region of the body which includes the muscles of the abdominals and the lower back. Because of its focus Pilates has become popular not only in the field of fitness, but also in rehabilitation. The focus is on strengthening the core muscles and improving postural awareness.
Why Body Control Pilates® ?
The Body Control Pilates® Association is Europe’s leading professional body for Pilates teachers and is widely seen as a quality standard for Pilates today. All Body Control Pilates® members work to a laid-down Code of Practice governing teaching standards, class size, professional ethics and continuing education. This also means I am fully insured.
Qualifications
BODY CONTROL PILATES® CERTIFICATES
Body Control Pilates® NVQ Level 4 Low Back Pain
Body Control Pilates® NVQ Level 3
Back4Good® Practitioner
BackCare Professional
Teacher Training course in Mat Work Classes - Body Control Pilates®
Body Control Pilates® Intermediate Matwork Course
Body Control Pilates® Core Stability Course
Pilates for Golfers
Pilates for Performance
Standing Pilates
Pilates and Pregnancy
Osteoporosis Workshop
Pilates with the band
Small Ball and Toning Circle
Pre - and Post - op Hip Pilates
Healthy Necks
Ball workshop
Triadball
Numerous Development weekends
APPI CERTIFICATES
Yoga as Therapy Level 2
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REP’s)
Registered Member since March 2006
Level 4 Specialist instructor
www.bodycontrol.co.uk
www.backcare.org.uk
www.exerciseregister.org
Body Control Pilates® NVQ Level 4 Low Back Pain
Body Control Pilates® NVQ Level 3
Back4Good® Practitioner
BackCare Professional
Teacher Training course in Mat Work Classes - Body Control Pilates®
Body Control Pilates® Intermediate Matwork Course
Body Control Pilates® Core Stability Course
Pilates for Golfers
Pilates for Performance
Standing Pilates
Pilates and Pregnancy
Osteoporosis Workshop
Pilates with the band
Small Ball and Toning Circle
Pre - and Post - op Hip Pilates
Healthy Necks
Ball workshop
Triadball
Numerous Development weekends
APPI CERTIFICATES
Yoga as Therapy Level 2
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REP’s)
Registered Member since March 2006
Level 4 Specialist instructor
www.bodycontrol.co.uk
www.backcare.org.uk
www.exerciseregister.org