Bodywork & Pilates Apprenticeship

Aloha!Thank you for your interest in apprenticing with Arlene in her home-studio, Bodywork & Pilates. This is a rigorous mentorship that will teach you Joe Pilates original/classical method as passed down by first generation master teacher, Jay Grimes. An application is enclosed for you to fill out and submit. Please read the apprenticeship summary and the required pre-requisites to assess your readiness. Good luck on your journey.

Objectives Of Apprenticeship• To be studious and able to assist the teacher at all times, and to project a

consistent positive energy to each client and help maintain orderliness of the studio

• Learn Pilates fundamentals by practicing the exercises on the Pilates apparatus: The Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Electric Chair, Arm Chair, Spine Corrector, Small Barrel, Ladder Barrel, Pedi-pole, Magic Circle, Foot Corrector, Toe Corrector, Neck Stretcher, Airplane Board, The Wall, Bean Bag, Push Up Device, Breath-a cizer, and Free Weights

• Learn to teach others, work with different body types, develop your skills of observation, trust your intuition.

• Learn to see asymmetries, dysfunction, weakness, tightness and understand how to work with the body in front of you, understand how to use the full Pilates system to guide your clients to be more coordinated, balanced, strong, efficient and fluent in movement.

Objectives Of Apprenticeship For Certified Teachers • To help deepen your work and to give you a deeper examination of Joe Pilates’

philosophy and the system as a whole. We’ll re-examine the purpose and execution of the exercises to guide you deeper into your Center.

• We’ll specifically explore concepts like the two-way stretch, the back connection, seat connection, connection to your apparatus, movement and

flow, and other teaching concepts using observation as your main tool, learning Joe & Clara’s “pushes & pulls” and how to set up your teaching environment to build independence in your students.

Duration Of ApprenticeshipThe apprenticeship is comprehensive and spread out over the course of 10-18 months and totaling 600 hours. Working one-on-one with Arlene, components of your training and schedule can be flexible based on your needs. If you are already a certified teacher, the goals, required hours and total fees of your apprenticeship will be customized based on the results of your initial assessment. Book your assessment

The break down of the full comprehensive apprenticeship consists of;

• 4 Intensive Workshop Weekends • 4 Exercise Review Sessions • 1 Body Mechanics Workshop • 30 Private Sessions • 30 Open Studio Classes • 225 Practice Teaching Hours • 175 Self-Practice Hours • 100 Observation Hours • Homework & Specific On-Line Viewing w/Written Assignments • Assist Teaching • Studio Cleaning • Apparatus Maintenance • 4 Assessments • 1 Final Written Exam

Accommodations For Out Of Town Students There are several oceanfront vacation rentals at the studio, each with private entrance, full kitchen & bathroom so out of town students can more easily make travel arrangements and enjoy being on Maui while they complete their apprenticeship in a retreat-style format. Links to rentals: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9395800?s=51https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4849730?s=51

Prerequisites • Doctor’s clearance • Trainers insurance • An in-person assessment by Arlene Salomon which will entail an interview and

Mat and Reformer workout. You must be able to demonstrate the exercises listed below that are highlighted in red. If you are applying as a certified teacher, you must be able to acceptably demonstrate all of the exercises listed below. The initial assessment fee of $110 is in addition to the total cost of apprenticeship and is non-refundable regardless of your acceptance or nonacceptance as an apprentice.

Cost $5,820, plus required texts (payment plans available)

Refund Policy 90% refund for cancellations before 14 days of the decided start date 50% refund for cancellations within 14 days of the decided start date No refunds once the apprenticeship has begun

Materials/Other CostsTexts• Your Health, by Joseph Pilates. • Return to Life Through Contrology, by Joseph Pilates and William Miller. • Trail Guide To The Body, by Andrew Biel • www.pilatesology.com subscription service, free 10-day trial, then $19/month or

$149/year. • Visible Body (Online anatomy application – optional)

InsuranceYou must purchase fitness insurance by the first meeting date, anywhere from ~$230/year. You must purchase the minimum of $1,000.000 limit of liability plan and add Bodywork & Pilates as an additional insured.

Initial Assessment Fee$110

Fill Out And Submit Your Application Book Your Initial Assessment

Mahalo,

ArleneContact info: Arlene Salomon, owner Bodywork & Pilates Address: 21 Kaiau Place Kihei, Hawaii 96753 Phone: +1 (808) 357-7075 Email: info@bodyworkandpilates.com Website: www.bodyworkandpilates.com

Keep scrolling down for the full list of Pilates exercises on each piece of apparatus.

Joe’s Original Mat Name: __________________________________________________________________ Start Date: _______________________

Date / / / / / / / / / /

Session #

# in Group

Instructor Initials

HUNDRED

ROLL UP

Roll Over

SINGLE LEG CIRCLE

ROLL LIKE A BALL

SINGLE LEG PULL

DOUBLE LEG PULL

Single Straight Leg Pull

Double Straight Leg

Criss Cross

SPINE STRETCH FORWARD

Open Leg Rocker

CORKSCREW

SAW

Swan Dive

SINGLE LEG KICK

DOUBLE LEG KICK

Thigh Stretch

Neck Pull

High Scissors

High Bicycle

Shoulder Bridge

SPINE TWIST

Jack Knife

SIDE KICK SERIES-

FRONT/BACK

UP/DOWN

SMALL CIRCLES

BIG CIRCLES

TEASER

Hip Circles

Swimming

Leg Pull Front

Leg Pull Back

Side Kicks Kneeling

Side Bend

Boomerang

SEAL

Crab

Rocking

Balance Control

Push Ups

WALL WORK:

ROLL DOWN

ARM CIRCLES

SQUAT

2X4

PARALLEL

TURNED OUT

TOE STRETCHER

FOOT CORRECTOR

Apparatus or Extras given:

Universal ReformerName: __________________________________________________________________ Start Date: _____________________

Date / / / / / / / / / /

Session #

# in Group

Instructor Initials

FOOTWORK

HUNDRED

Overhead

COORDINATION

Rowing 1-6

1ST LONG BOX-

PULL STRAPS

T STRAPS

Backstroke

Teaser

Breaststroke

Horseback

LONG STRETCH SERIES-

LONG STRETCH

DOWN STRETCH

Up Stretch

ELEPHANT

ONE LEG BACK

Long Back Stretch

STOMACH MASSAGE-

ROUND

HANDS BACK

REACH

TWIST

Tendon Stretch

SHORT BOX-

ROUND

REACH

SIDE

TWIST/REACH

AROUND THE WORLD

TREE

Short Spine

Semi Circle

CHEST EXPANSION

Thigh Stretch

Arm Circles

Snake/Twist

Corkscrew

Tic Toc

Balance Control Off

Long Spine Stretch

FROGS & CIRCLES

KNEE STRETCHES-

ROUND

ARCH

Knees Off

RUNNING

PELVIC LIFT

Control Push Up Front/Back

Side Splits

FRONT SPLITS

Russian Splits

Apparatus or Extras given:

CadillacName: __________________________________________________________________ Start Date: _______________________

Date / / / / / / / / / /

Session #

# in Group

Instructor Initials

ROLL BACK BAR-

ROLL BACK

ROLL BACK W/ ONE ARM

LEG SPRINGS-

CIRCLES

WALKING

BEATS

BICYCLE

SMALL CIRCLES

BIG FROG

Leg Springs In The Air-

Circles

Walking

Beats

Bicycle

Airplane

SIDE LEG SPRINGS-

FRONT/BACK

UP/DOWN

SMALL CIRCLES

BIG CIRCLES

BICYCLE

Flying Eagle

ARM SPRINGS LYING DOWN-

PRESS DOWN

CIRCLES

TRICEPT PRESS

PRESS DOWN SIDE

PUSH THROUGH BAR-

Tower

Monkey

TEASER

Reverse Push Through

Press Down/Side Stretch

Swan

Shoulder Roll Down

PUSH THROUGH

ROLL BACK BAR-

CHEST EXPANSION KNEELING

THIGH STRETCH

LONG BACK STRETCH KNEELING

Rolling In and Out

Rolling Stomach Massage

BREATHING

SPREAD EAGLE

Pull Ups

Hanging Pull Ups

Twist Pull Ups

Half Hanging/Hanging

Monkey On A Stick

STANDING ARM SPRINGS-

Squats

HUG

BOXING

SHAVING

Butterfly

SIDE ARM

Fencing

WITH ROLL DOWN BAR-

Squats

CHEST EXPANSION

SHAVING

SIDE ARM

LOW HOOKS-

BICEPT CURLS

ZIP UP

LEG STRETCHES-

Standing With Fuzzies

Kneeling With Trapeze

Apparatus or Extras given:

Wunda Chair/High ChairName: __________________________________________________________________ Start Date: ________________________

Date / / / / / / / / / /

Session #

# in Group

Instructor Initials

FOOTWORK-

TOES

ARCHES

HEELS

TENDON STRETCH

PUSH DOWN (touch toes)

PUSH DOWN ONE ARM

Pull Up

SPINE STRETCH FORWARD

Teaser On Floor

SWAN

Pumping One Arm (swan dive)

Teaser On Top

MERMAID SITTING

Arm Frog

MERMAID KNEELING

Snake/Twist

Tendon Stretch

Table Top

Mountain Climb

Going Up Front

Going Up Side

1 Arm Push Down Side

Push Down Behind Chair

Frog Facing Chair

Frog Facing Away

Leg Press Down Front

BACKWARD ARM PUMPING

Push Up Sideways Top

Push Up Sideways Bottom

Flying Eagle

Corkscrew

Jacknife

HIGH CHAIR-

PUMPING

PUMPING ONE LEG

GOING UP FRONT

GOING UP SIDE

TENDON STRETCH (one knee)

PUMPING ONE LEG FRONT (Standing)

PUMPING ONE LEG SIDE (Standing)

CROSS OVER PUMPING

Press Up

Reverse Press Up

Apparatus or Extras given:

BarrelsName: __________________________________________________________________ Start Date: _______________________

Date / / / / / / / / / /

Session #

# in Group

Instructor Initials

SPINE CORRECTOR

ARM CIRCLES

ONE ARM UP/DOWN

HUG

STRETCH WITH BAR

LEG SERIES-

CIRCLES

SMALL CIRCLES

WALKING

THIGH BEATS

SCISSORS

BICYCLE

JAY’S EXERCISE

HELICOPTER

Leg Circles Onto The Head

SHOULDER BRIDGE

Hip Twist (can can)

ROLLING IN AND OUT

REST

TEASER (both ways)

Hip Circles

Swan

Swimming

Rocking

Grasshopper

HIGH BARREL

Leg Stretch SWEDISH BAR EXERCISE

LEG STRETCHES

SWAN

SHORT BOX SERIES-

ROUND

TALL

REACH

TWIST/REACH

Around The World

TREE

Side Sit Ups

BACKBEND

Backbend Hanging

HORSEBACK

PEDIPOLE

CHEST EXPANSION

ARM CIRCLES

CENTERING

Apparatus or Extras given: