December 15, 2009

FUN-damentals Workshop
with Sharon Gallagher in Brooklyn

Sunday January 10th 3-6pm
An essential workshop for Instructors & Serious Students

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Using props and matwork to start, Sharon will teach fundamental skills that will translate to intermediate and advanced exercises on the Mat and equipment.

Learn FUN skills like:
Grounding the pelvis - Stacking the Rings - Spinning the Wheels - Imprinting in Extension - Chin floss

Price: $95

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Ellie says: “Sharon is one the most inspiring teachers in the world. Don’t miss this chance to spend time with this truly masterful instructor. She doesn’t come to NY often!”

Sharon Gallagher
With nearly 30 years of physical training, 20 years of dance and movement study and 10 years of bodywork and Pilates teaching experience, Sharon Gallagher has an experienced, holistic and innovative approach to the Pilates method. Through her extensive studies with master Pilates instructors and healers, she has developed an encyclopedic knowledge of the classic repertoire, modern variations, rehabilitation techniques, and a gift for the subtleties of cueing.

December 13, 2009

Rehab Intensive in Oakland
Pilates Tools for Injuries & Special Populations
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with Denise Vidal

Oakland: March 26 - 28
(Sat & Sun 11-7pm, Mon & Tues  Lab 1-3pm)

Price: $450

$50 per 2 hour Lab

Deepen your knowledge of anatomy and learn specific exercises to address common injuries and postural misalignments. Denise will take you through a profound discussion on the kinesiology and anatomy of the major joints and movements of the body.  Using imagery and specific anatomical cueing she will take you through fundamental movements to reawaken and realign the skeletal system. Specific attention will be paid to the most common issues you will see as a Pilates instructor: scoliosis, frozen shoulder and impingment, common knee injuries and misalignments, arthritis, osteoporosis, stenosis, disc problems, etc.
Ellie Says:
“Denise has taught me so much, and has influenced my teaching more than anyone else in the last 4 years, simultaneously getting my own body symptom-free from chronic disc pain”

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Denise was certified in Pilates instruction, Standing Pilates Instruction with the Physical Mind Institute, and Balanced Body University. She has studied very closely with Doris Pasteleur Hall and Lesley Powell, CMA, while continuing her education with Irene Dowd, Eric Franklin, and Tom Myers.  Denise has danced professionally with the Pennsylvania Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, and the New Chamber Ballet.  Currently, Denise is earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at City University of New York.

For more information: Email education@elliehermanpilates.com

Discounted Pilates Holiday Gift Packages

December 5, 2009

Save Big Time! Props Pack,  Mat Pack, Ball Pack or just buy an Ellie Herman Gift Card for any amount of money and get a 10% discount!

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December 3, 2009

Open House in Oakland for Pilates Masters Program
Monday January 18th 7-8:30pm

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Meet Ellie Herman and faculty of her new Pilates Masters Program. Offered in Oakland, Brooklyn, and sites around the country and the world. The Masters Program is designed for anyone certified in Pilates who is looking for mentorship and continuing education with some of the top Pilates instructors in the field.

Refreshments provided!

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Anyone interested in becoming a host site for the Masters Program, or have more questions, please email Ellie at education@elliehermnapilates.com

December 3, 2009

Free Workshops in Oakland with Ellie Herman
Monday January 18th MLK Birthday
5-6pm Pilates Ball Open to the Public

6-7pm Pilates Ball For Professionals

(and please stay for the open house!)

What is the Pilates Ball?
Pilates Ball is a 12″ squishy ball that’s the perfect size to use with Mat exercises- adding a whole new stability challenge. Learn about the “Core-Tet” of muscles that support the spine; tranversus abdominis, pelvic floor, multifidi, and diaphragm.Space is limited!

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