Equipment: Pilates Level 3 (Equipment: Pilates Level 3 )

About the class: Be prepared to move and experience what Joseph Pilates called an "internal shower" - a state that energizes and cleanses the body as evidenced by robust circulation and sweat. We will take time to learn and master the finer points of Level 3 Reformer work with the support of exercises on the Low Chair and Cadillac Pole System. Students at this level have heightened body awareness, show a strong knowledge of Powerhouse access, and know how to modify exercises for themselves as needed. About the teacher: Movement practice has been a powerful healing and creative force for me and I feel deep gratitude for the opportunity to co-create movement with the wisdom of others - both clients and colleagues alike. My personal journey includes travels through a landscape of disabling pain from two car accidents in 1992 and the practices of yoga, Feldenkrais, rock climbing and Pilates to restore pain free movement. In Pilates, I found a practice with a philosophy and methodology to re-pattern neuromuscular habits and re-create how I used my body through awareness and dynamic core integration. I found a re-newed joy in both everyday movement as well as my sports interests. My studies of the Pilates Method continued with 1,000+ hours of apprenticeship and in 2002, a Certificate of Program Completion at the internationally recognized Pilates Center - whose founders studied with Romana Kryzanowska, a student of Mr. Pilates. I have been teaching full time (15-30hr/week) for the past 8