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Strong Shoulders, Upper Back & Arms 4-Week Series
Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded classes with Live Virtual/Recorded sign up.
Do you want greater strength and definition in your shoulders, arms, and upper body? This is the series for you! The secret to powerful arms and shoulders is building strength in your upper back and stability in your shoulder structure. Join Susan for this progressive course to address weakness and pain and improve your muscle tone and posture with a variety of exercises and stretches that increase stability, build lean muscles, and release tension. Using simple props, such as a resistance band and light hand weights, Susan will focus on proper form and alignment to ensure each movement is targeted and effective. You will leave standing taller, stronger and more at ease in your mind and body!
PCOR Apprenticeship Program Open House
Thinking about becoming a Pilates Teacher? Join Aliyah Hatcher, PCOR Founder and Owner, and Julia Hughes, Peak Pilates Master Instructor, to find out everything you need to know to start your journey.
Aliyah and Julia have a combined 25 years of experience and expertise in the Pilates industry, and they have an unmatched passion and skill for developing exceptional Pilates teachers. Join them for:
- Overview of the PCOR Apprenticeship Program
- Overview of the Peak Pilates® Comprehensive Certification
- Q&A with Aliyah and Julia
- Teaching Demo on Pilates equipment
Free Event
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Neck & Shoulder Rescue 4-Week Series
Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded classes with Live Virtual/Recorded sign up.
If you have pain, stiffness, or tension in your neck, upper back, or shoulders, then this is the series for you. Our ever-present electronic devices and constant slouching have combined with the stresses of everyday life to create an epidemic of upper body pain. To get relief and improve your posture, you need to strengthen and stretch the many muscles that support your neck and head.
Join Susan for this targeted series to build strength and mobility in your neck and upper back, along with stability in your shoulders. You will also learn gentle stretches and exercises to release tension, relieve stiffness, increase flexibility, and improve your body awareness. As a bonus, this work will also improve your body’s overall alignment and balance – just in time for a fun and fabulous spring!
Pilates Equipment for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Do you have osteoporosis, osteopenia, or arthritis?
Pilates equipment is especially suited for helping you safely and effectively build and strengthen your bones. The springs are a form of resistance training that safely deliver weight directly to your muscles, bones, and joints, and they are low impact.
Join Susana, Certified Pilates Teacher and Orthopedic Exercise Specialist, for this specialized Pilates equipment class designed for individuals with osteoporosis, osteopenia, and arthritis. Exercises are modified to avoid or limit vulnerable positions, such as spinal flexion and spinal twisting, and high impact movements, like rolling and jumping. Susana will focus on safe, neutral postures, strengthening bones through spring resistance, core strengthening, hip, leg and back strengthening, flexibility, and balance for fall prevention.
PCOR Spring Mat Challenge
3 Mat Classes Each Week You’ll never feel so good! Read More...
Balance & Stability 4-Week Series
Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded classes with Live Virtual/Recorded sign up.
Do you want to improve your balance, posture, and whole-body stability and relieve chronic pain in the neck, back, and shoulders? Join Susan for this 4-week course to learn and explore classical and contemporary Pilates Mat exercises focusing on balance, pelvic stability, core strength and stability, and shoulder stability. A key ingredient is that you’ll move in various positions, including standing, kneeling, and lying on your side, which enhances your body awareness and control. Get the spring back in your step and the weight off your shoulders!
This series can help you with:
- Bad posture
- Back pain
- Overall weakness in the body
- Slouching and rounded shoulders
- Shoulder weakness and pain
- Neck pain
- Poor mobility
- Preventing falls
Essential Stretch 4-Week Series
Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded classes with Live Virtual/Recorded sign up.
This series is a deep dive into releasing your whole body to create a better quality of movement and sensation from head to toe. Decrease tension, stiffness, and stress. Improve your posture, blood flow, and breathing. Activate your core and release endorphins.
Beth will begin each class with a short warm-up to prepare the body. Then, she will lead you through a guided flow of bodywork and stretching techniques designed to unwind the body. Give yourself 55 minutes each week to explore and let go!
• Week 1 focuses on the upper body
• Week 2 focuses on the lower body
• Week 3 combines upper and lower
• Week 4 assembles your toolbox for at-home practice
Pilates for Osteoporosis 4-Week Series
Do you have osteoporosis or osteopenia or want to prevent it?
Do you know that Pilates equipment is especially suited for helping you safely and effectively build and strengthen your bones? The springs we use are a form of resistance training that deliver weight directly to your muscles, bones, and joints, and they are low impact.
Join Susana, Certified Pilates Teacher and Orthopedic Exercise Specialist, for this Pilates equipment series tailored specifically for individuals with osteoporosis and osteopenia. You will improve your overall strength, mobility, and flexibility, which also helps prevent falls. Susana will provide exercise modifications and adjust to any limitations individuals may have. She also know what types of movements to avoid.
Pilates for Osteoporosis Workshop Event
PCOR Owner, Aliyah Hatcher, and ProAction Physical Therapist, Carrie Coelho, are teaming up to present this workshop on osteoporosis and how to safely and effectively build and strengthen your bones using Pilates equipment.
Pilates is especially suited for this, because the springs we use are weight-bearing, yet low impact. It improves overall strength, mobility, and flexibility, which helps prevent falls. Exercises are done in various positions, so we can adjust to any limitations individuals have in certain positions – particularly older clients. We also know what types of movements to avoid.
- Carrie will explain the fundamentals of osteoporosis and osteopenia, risk factors, ways to improve your bone health, and movements to avoid.
- Aliyah will share and demonstrate safe and effective Pilates exercise protocols that she and her team use when working with clients with osteoporosis and osteopenia.