Pilates With Props Small Ball

Transform your practice and take it to the next level

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.7

- How to use the small ball to transform Pilates classical mat exercises
- How to integrate the ball into the Pilates Mat Sequence
- How to integrate the ball into an freestyle sequence

What you'll learn

How to use the small ball to transform Pilates classical mat exercises

How to integrate the ball into the Pilates Mat Sequence

How to integrate the ball into an freestyle sequence

How the ball can modify

progress

intensify the exercises and refine technique

* Requirements

* A regular Pilates practice is essential. Ideal for those who have completed my Pilates Teacher Training Course
* Pilates: A New Body in 30 Sessions or Express Pilates
* You need a mat and a 7.5" to 9"/19cms to 23cms soft fitness ball

Description

Pilates is an amazing mind/body discipline but when you add a prop you add a whole new dimension. The small ball can refine technique, modify, intensify or progress an exercise. Pilates teachers will learn lots of new ways to challenge their clients or enable them to refine technique. The course is also useful to those of you who have a regular Pilates practice and want to change it up a bit to stay motivated.

The course consists of a series of workshops demonstrating the various ways in which the ball can be used for each, followed by two masterclasses:

The entire classical mat sequence using my own favourites
A freestyle flow sequence

Take your time to practice first and then enjoy putting it all together!

Who this course is for:

Pilates teachers looking for ideas to inspire their clients
Those who have a regular Pilates practice and are looking for variety to challenge and motivate them

Course content

5 sections • 15 lectures

Introduction 2 lectures

Introduction Preview 02:12

If you are a teacher you can join the Pilates Teachers Facebook group and post any great ideas you have there for the community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSWPilatesTeachers/

Safety Guidelines Preview 01:34

Workshops 10 lectures

Warm Up Preview 21:19

Core Series Preview 14:12

Flexion Preview 06:39

Extension Preview 07:38

Shoulder Stands Preview 10:40

Spine Twist to Jacknife Preview 07:53

Side Bends Preview 11:50

Teaser to Swimming Preview 09:46

Leg Pulls Preview 06:05

Boomerang to Push Ups Preview 14:28

Masterclass 1 1 lectures

Classical Sequence with the Small Ball Preview 42:19

Masterclass 2 1 lectures

Small Ball Flow Sequence Preview 42:02

IMPORTANT NOTE - PLEASE READ:

In the original video I completely missed out the obliques on the second side! It's impossible to redo the video in the foreseeable future so I have cut and copied the obliques on the first side and added it to where it should have been originally - about 30 minutes into the flow. I have flagged this up on the video but

please do not turn around! If you do you will be repeating the same side!!

All you need to do is stay where you are and simply lay down ready for action. Same at the end: stay facing the way you already are and just sit back in Child's pose before getting into position for Prone Leg Pull Down.

So to sum up: if you are mirror imaging me, you will have first performed the exercise laying on your right side facing the screen. When you come to it at 30 minutes into the flow you need to be laying on your left side even though I'm still demonstrating on my right side.

If you are at all confused, please send me a message. The main point is that you should do the exercise on both sides.