Ellie Herman Pilates

Ellie’s Teaching in Oakland March 10-14!

ellieherman — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:25:59 +0000

Thurs-Fri Mar 10-12 Private Sessions 2-6pm, $100/hour Sign up now!

Sat Mar 13 Master Class 12:30-1:30pm, 5 person limit; $40 Register Now!

Sat Mar 13 Pilates Arc on the Reformer & Springboard Workshop 2-6pm $150 Register Now!

Sun Mar 14 Walk-ilates Mini Workshop 12-2pm Space Limited; $75 Register Now!

Sun Mar 14 Cardio Pilates Mini Workshop 2-4pm $75 Register Now!

Call Studio for more info : 510-594-8507

8-week Pilates Boot Camp

ellieherman — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:16:38 +0000

Get your Pilates Practice Rolling with an 8-week Pilates Boot Camp

Open to everyone. Set your own schedule. 3 hours of Pilates per week: 2 Equipment Classes + 1 Private per week, Price: $880 for 8 weeks (save $110).

To sign up: Email Brooklyn or Email Oakland

ellieherman — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:59:01 +0000

Master of Pilates

Earn a

Pilates Masters Degree from

Ellie Herman Studios

Offered in Oakland, Brooklyn, and sites around the world, our Master of Pilates Program is designed for anyone certified in Pilates who is looking for mentorship and continuing edu

cation with some of the top Pilates instructors in the field.

Studios interested in being a host site contact: ellie@elliehermanpilates.com

ellieherman — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:45:27 +0000

Anatomy in Clay® Brooklyn

with Doris Pasteleur Hall

Build the major muscles of the body in clay and experience their function through movement!

The course will consist of

Three 8-hour workshops &

Three 2-hour labs following workshops.

All workshops can be done separately.

April 24 Muscles of Torso Sat 1-9pm
May 8 Lab for Torso Sat 1-3pm
May 22 Lower Limb Sat 1-9pm
June 5 Lab Lower Limb Sat 1-3pm
June 19 Upper Limb Sat 1-9pm
June 26 Lab for Upper Limb Sat 1-3

$275.00 per 8-hour workshop
$60 per 2-hour lab
Early Bird Special: $890
for three 8-hour workshops & 6 hours of Lab, Register by April 1

Doris Pasteleur Hall is internationally known Pilates teacher. Her Pilates training began in the 1970’s with Alan Herdman famed for opening the first Pilates Studio in Britain and introducing Pilates to the UK. Subsequently, Doris came to New York to study with Romana Kryszanowska and then Carola Trier, who became her mentor. Through her work with New York’s Movements Afoot and Japan’s Pilates Movements Space, Doris has been using her instincts as a Movement Educator, instructing teacher training programs and professional continuing education workshops. Naturally blending different movement modalities, she creates workshops that balance anatomy, observation, cueing and hands-on work.

For more info: email education@elliehermanpilates.com

ellieherman — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:59:57 +0000

Buy any BALANCED BODY equipment through Ellie Herman and receive 5%-10% off !

Ellie is an authorized distributor of BALANCED BODY Equipment.

Ellie has been using Balanced Body equipment for the last twenty years and will consult with you about what type of equipment to buy and how to accessorize. There are many options and potential questions about equipment that Ellie is happy to help you with!

Contact Ellie to find out what equipment makes the most sense for your studio; email Ellie.

ellieherman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:49:46 +0000

FUN-damentals Workshop
with Sharon Gallagher in Brooklyn

Sunday January 10th 3-6pm

An essential workshop for Instructors & Serious Students

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

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.

ellieherman — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:06:26 +0000

Rehab Intensive in Oakland

Pilates Tools for Injuries & Special Populations

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”

Denise Vidal

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

ellieherman — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:25:30 +0000

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!

Intake Session: $45 (always discounted)

Intro Pack
3 Private Sessions: $175 Save $35

Props Pack $145
Pilates Props Workbook $16.00

Blue Roller                        $40.00 Magic Circle with DVD     $ 35.00
Theraband Pack                $10.00
Pinky Ball                         $5.00
1 hour private session        $70.00
Total             $176             Save $31

Mat Pack $175

Ellie Herman’s Pilates Mat Book $60.00
Mat Video Fundamentals           $25.00
Mat Video Intermediate              $25.00
Pilates Mat                                  $40.00
Pinky Ball                                    $5.00
1hour private session               $70.00
Total                $225               Save $50

Ball Workout Pack $90
Pilates Workbook on the Ball $14.00

65cm or 75cm Ball $36

1hour private session $70.00
Total $ 120 Save $ 30

ellieherman — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:22:18 +0000

Open House in Oakland for Pilates Masters Program

Monday January 18th 7-8:30pm

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!

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

ellieherman — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:17:04 +0000

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!