Lesson 1Mermaid/Side Stretch and Chest Free on Reformer: rib box move, shoulder/neck lines, spring choices, back/forward stepsLearn to teach Mermaid and side stretch kinds to boost rib box and chest move. This part details shoulder and neck lines, spring choices, and step back and forward for stiff, too loose, or touchy clients.
Start spots and box or pad setupRib box slide vs fall instructingShoulder, neck, and wrist line plansSpring pick for back or hardBacks for pain, spin, or stiffForwards adding turn or loadLesson 2Footwork set: neutral spine footwork on carriage — start setup, spring choices, repeats, instructions, backs and forwards, and client fit changesLook at Reformer footwork in neutral spine, including setup, foot spots, and spring pick. Learn how to set repeats, instruct lines, and fit backs or forwards for different bodies, health issues, and train goals.
Headrest, shoulder rests, and neutral spine setupFoot spots: heels, toes, Pilates V, and straightSpring pick for power, hold, and speedInstructing knee, hip, and ankle lines in moveBacks for pain, move, or low fitForwards for power, lasting, and sportsLesson 3Short Spine/Controlled Roll Down on Reformer: back join, spring pick, skill instructions, changes for lower back and after birthThis part covers Short Spine and Controlled Roll Down, strong on part back join and safe spring choices. Learn exact instructing, things to skip, and changes for lower back, leg back, pelvic floor, and after birth clients.
Setup, strap length, and headrest thoughtsPart join and order of the backSpring choices for hold vs backUsual skill errors and fix instructionsChanges for lower back or leg back issuesAfter birth and pelvic floor safety rulesLesson 4Standing leg and one-leg hold work on Reformer (with straps or footbar): line instructions, step to loaded hold, backs for high blood pressure or hold lacksThis part grows standing and one-leg hold work on Reformer using footbar or straps. Learn line instructions, safe enter and exit, step to loaded hold, and backs for high blood pressure, spin, or hold lacks.
Foot spot, stand width, and safety setupBack and pelvis lines in standing workUsing straps or footbar to lead holdForwards to loaded or live holdBacks for spin or fall fearHigh blood pressure and older thoughtsLesson 5Plank or Plank Kind on Reformer (hands on footbar or straps): shoulder blade hold, breathing skip breath hold, backs/forwards, high blood pressure and after birth fitsThis part focuses on Reformer planks with hands on footbar or straps, strong on shoulder blade hold, body hold, and breathing. Learn to skip breath hold, scale hard, and fit for high blood pressure, wrist issues, and after birth back.
Hand, shoulder, and wrist lines on footbarShoulder blade hold vs wing instruct plansBreath teaching to skip breath hold patternsSpring and carriage spot to scale strengthBacks for wrists, shoulders, or coreHigh blood pressure and after birth changesLesson 6Long Box/Face Down Pull or Chest Open choices on Reformer: shoulder blade hold, breathing join, spring load, backs/forwards, high blood pressure thoughtsLearn face down long box pull and chest open choices to train shoulder blade hold and back chain. This part covers breathing join, spring load, backs, forwards, and high blood pressure safe head and body spots.
Box, headrest, and strap setup face downShoulder blade down and back instructingBreath timing with pull and return partsSpring load choices for form and lastingBacks for neck, shoulder, or back issuesHigh blood pressure and neck spot cautionsLesson 7Leg Circles/High Knee work on Reformer: pelvis hold, leg back thoughts for runners, springs, repeats, backs/forwardsThis part sharpens leg circles and high knee work, strong on pelvis hold, hip move, and leg back care. Learn spring and reach choices, repeat plans, and aimed backs and forwards, special for runners and field sports.
Strap spot and neutral pelvis setupPelvis hold vs leg move instructingSpring pick and safe reachPlanning repeats for move vs powerBacks for tight leg backs or hip painForwards for runners and power sportsLesson 8Bridge/One Leg Bridge: works, hip bend instructions, spring lead, backs/forwards, lower back and after birth warningsLook at bridge and one-leg bridge on Reformer, focusing on hip bend works, part join, and spring lead. Learn backs, forwards, and safety instructions for lower back touch and after birth thoughts.
Neutral pelvis vs joined bridge setupHip bend instructing and butt start focusSpring choices for back or leg back loadBacks for lower back or knee uneaseOne-leg forwards and hold needsAfter birth and pelvic floor warning instructionsLesson 9Hundred kind on Reformer: core start, breath timing, strap setup, spring choices, backs/forwards, after birth core instructionsThis part details Hundred kinds on Reformer, focusing on breath timing, core start, and safe strap and spring choices. Learn backs, forwards, and after birth special instructing to guard the belly wall and pelvic floor.
Strap length, hand spot, and headrest setupBreath patterns for core start and lastingSpring choices for starters to high clientsBacks for neck, shoulder, or lower back pullForwards with table top, long legs, or turnAfter birth and separated abs safe instruct plans