Saturday 10 - 1pm Pelvic Floor
Workshop aims and objectives
This 3 hour workshop covers the important factors of working with the pelvic floor in Pilates.
The session will cover anatomy and physiology, teaching cues and a variety of exercises and ways of cuing the pelvic floor. The session is an interactive learning experience and will develop your teaching skills giving you knew areas of insight and adding a richer depth to your practice.
Saturday 2 - 5pm Pre-natal Pilates
Duration: 3 hours pre natal Pilates
• To present an overview in pre natal anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
• To discuss the relevant contraindications for these terms
• To discuss class considerations for these terms
• To discuss posture for these terms
• To give you tools to work safely with a pregnant woman who may come into your class
Sunday 10 - 1pm Post- natal Pilates
Duration: 3 hours postnatal Pilates
• To present an overview of postnatal anatomy and physiology of the postnatal period
• To discuss the relevant contraindications for this term
• To discuss class considerations for this term
• To discuss posture for these terms
• To give you tools to work safely with a post natal woman who may come into your class
This workshop does not:
• Qualify you as a pre and postnatal Pilates’ teacher to run specialist classes
• Cover all of the relevant aspects of Pilates and pregnancy, there simply is not time!
It is recommended that to gain further knowledge on the subject that you work alongside midwives and other healthcare professionals to gain a greater insight to childbirth.
Specialist postnatal course in pre and postnatal Pilates are available once you have qualified and gained experience in teaching Matwork classes.
This workshop is ideal for students, recent graduates or those who need to update their knowledge. Also suitable for Pilates clients.
For Booking please contact at training@pilatesmatwork.co.uk or call 0208 346 8803
Rachel Rafiefar was one of the first teachers to be trained by Alan Herdman, the originator of the Pilates technique in the UK in 1989. She has lectured for organisations such as the National Childbirth Trust, Zen School of Shiatsu, Guild of Pregnancy and Postnatal Exercise Teachers, Pilates Foundation UK, European College of Bowen Studies, IMDC and Derby University. She was a Founder Member and Director of the Pilates Foundation UK where she taught and examined from 1997 to 2012. She then co-founded the Independent Pilates Teacher’s Association (IPTA). Her specialism in Pilates and Women’s Health and Workshops such as Reading the Body has created both a national and international reputation.
Last updated Nov. 27, 2014, 11:22 a.m. UTC
I was first introduced to the Pilates Method through matwork classes in 1988, when I moved to London. From the start I loved the technique and was inspired to change my career . I trained to be a teacher at Pilates off the Square, on the two year comprehensive course which covers both matwork and apparatus.
I started 'Pilates Matwork' in 1992 with only two classes at the Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club, and for many years was one of a few teachers who ran matwork only classes. I've worked in a wide variety of centres, taught Drama and Dance students, physiotherapy and pain management patients and clients from 9 to 90 years old and regularly lectures on Pilates for the Older Adult.
I combine teaching matwork in North London, with running a one year in depth training course which attracts people from a variety of background and produces graduates who go on to teach Pilates as a career. Our aim is to produce professional, confident and creative Matwork teachers.
