Inner IDEA® Conference Sessions

100: GYROKINESIS® Organic Movement

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 2.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Alicia Head

Experience a new, fluid way of moving that incorporates breath and spinal motion with cues that support depth and circular awareness. This class will introduce the dynamic 60-minute format, full-body workout that creates a pathway to rejuvenation. Repeated as session 210.

101: STOTT PILATES® Stability Barre™ Training, Level 1 (Full)

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Heather Lawson

The Merrithew Health & Fitness™ team brings you this fun and exciting new workout that focuses on building strength and stability as well as improving balance and flexibility with unique exercises derived from the best of the dance world. Small props are incorporated along with the exclusively designed Core Stability Barre to create a workout that will bring out the dancer in everyone.

102: Invigorating Reformer + Small Stability Ball

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Erika Quest

The small stability ball is the perfect prop for the Pilates reformer carriage. Experience this innovative workshop on the reformer that focuses on lengthening and postural elements, while strengthening with progressive spring tension. The small ball will be featured to enhance and challenge classic Pilates exercises while continually offering dynamic and new Pilates-inspired repertoire.

103: Contemporary Movement: Utilizing the CoreFitnessRoller™ for Pilates-Based Workouts

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 2.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Rael Isacowitz, MA

Create a fusion of functional training, rehabilitative movement and Pilates while learning to use the CoreFitnessRoller. Through the use of this innovative new tool, you will discover exercises and movement flow to dramatically enhance physical performance, balance and core strength.

104: The Integrative Power of Mindfulness

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.75, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Lecture presented by: Larry Cammarata, PhD

Mindfulness is a key component of integrative fitness, a centering skill that can enhance personal and professional effectiveness. The benefits obtained from the practice of mindfulness meditation include improved cardiovascular health, increased self-awareness, reduced anxiety, and decreased stress and chronic pain.

105: Elevate Your Career Through Life Balance

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.75, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Lecture presented by: Shannon Fable

Experiment with a quick mind-mapping exercise that can help you get a better picture of where your energy goes each day, week, month and year. Then, begin grouping like-minded pieces together to better define how you need to schedule your time. You’ll walk away with strategies to regain your peace of mind and stay motivated to take your career to the next level.

106: Regeneration (Re-Gen)

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.75, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Workshop presented by: Steve Jack

Welcome to one of the hottest new programs to hit the mind-body market, Re-Gen. Re-Gen aims to provide an integrated mind-body-energy experience, fusing a combination of fascia release, physical core conditioning and recovery. It is a perfect way to get your mind and body in the ideal performance state for this conference.

107: Holistic Fusion: Movement as Meditation

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Skip Jennings

Holistic Fusion is a blend of several mind-body formats that incorporate qigong, Pilates, yoga and meditation. This unique and powerful workshop is designed to create a full physical, mental and spiritual experience. You will learn the differences and similarities between each format and gain a powerful self-awareness through meditative movement.

108: The ABCs of Surya Namaskar

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Rob Glick

In most yoga classes, you will experience surya namaskar (salute to the sun) A, B, and often an additional flow sequence C. In this workshop and yoga class, we will look at various A, B and C flows as well as the ABC (awareness, breath and change).

227: Lotte Berk Evolved: Beyond Berk Basics

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Lyndsay Murray-Kashoid, MA

Lotte Berk’s original method of mind-body training was ahead of its time in many ways. Heavily influenced by a trilogy of stability, mobility and core stabilization, Lotte combined many principles consistent with current mind-body fitness trends. In this workshop, we will integrate props, breathing techniques, yogic alignment and therapeutic modifications to surpass the original method in its audience and applications.

228: A Life Worth Breathing

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Max Strom

This special workshop focuses on transforming depression into inspiration, and is known for its healing, penetrating effect, leaving students feeling renewed and open. Max will begin with a talk based on ideas from his book. Then, you’ll enjoy the integration of breathing exercises and yoga movement, and end with seated breathing exercises that will revitalize and inspire your body, your emotions and your life.

230: The GYROTONIC® Method: Finding Stabilization Through Movement and Contrast

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Lisa Marie Goodwin-Rice

In this session, we will view the body as an organized unit and explore how rhythm and breath affect the whole organism. Through both the GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC methods, we will explore organic movement and where it comes from.

231: STOTT PILATES® Matwork™ Flow Conditioning Sequence Workout

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Heather Lawson, and Moira Merrithew

Bring a sense of flow to any STOTT PILATES® Matwork routine with this enlightening workout, developed by the Merrithew Health and Fitness™ Team. By using transitions with the breath, discover sequences designed to increase overall body conditioning and control. Exercises are selected to improve strength and stability along with flexibility and suppleness without the monotony of sets and reps. Use this powerful program to create a toned and streamlined body with a focused and calm mind.

232: The Rotational Reformer (Full)

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 2.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Kathy Corey

Change the dynamics of your workout by adding rotational movements to original repertoire movements. Using choreography as a tool to help increase movement challenge and motivate students, you will experience a different approach to the Pilates technique. New exercises will be presented using flow of motion and innovative sequencing.

233: ZEN•GA™: Power and Strength

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: PJ O’Clair

Energize both your body and your mind with this fluid but powerful workout created by the Merrithew Health and Fitness™ team. Experience how the foundational principles of yoga and STOTT PILATES® blend together and discover how this program can be a potent adjunct to a workout routine by bringing the concept of mindful movement to your training.

234: Nontraditional Wellness Strategies

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Dioni Podara-Salachas

Experience an overview of how nontraditional Western intervention strategies of wellness and fitness can complement each other for a holistic approach to the inner person. Join Dioni Salachas, the physical therapist and board-certified natural healer from the island of Mykonos, Greece, for an introduction to promoting wellness through aromatherapy, color therapy, visceral and craniosacral manipulation, and physical therapy exercises.

235: Practical Nutrition Tips: From Seed to Plate

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.75, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Lecture presented by: Teri Mosey

Learn practical tips to support healthy nutrition choices starting with the food’s origin and following its journey to the plate. Differentiate foods with nutritional value from the persuasion of product marketing by exploring the market layout, examining nutrition facts labels and providing general guidelines for choosing the major macronutrients. Explore the impact of food preparation on retaining nutrient’s inner qualities, identifying the safest cooking methods and understanding the science behind those associated with long term health benefits. You will leave this course with the knowledge to make more informed nutrition choices that support health and vitality.

236: Local vs. Global Muscle Activation and Training

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Marshall Eklund, MA

Breathing, relaxing and stretching are important but do not increase bone density or muscle mass. Much of mind-body fitness revolves around flexibility, relaxation and structural integrity, but unfortunately, those big beautiful powerful muscles are often neglected. This workshop demonstrates how to creatively integrate traditional weight training exercises and techniques into current mind-body disciplines.

237: BOSU® Pilates 3-D

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Erika Quest, and Stacey Lei Krauss

Are you ready to dimensionalize your Pilates repertoire? The BOSU Balance Trainer and Ballast® Ball are the perfect accessories to bring a wide range of Pilates exercises into the third dimension. In this workshop, you’ll experience ways to execute traditional mat and equipment-based Pilates exercises, coupled with the Balance Trainer and Ballast Ball.

328: Therapeutic Asana Adjustment Clinic

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Eden Goldman, DC

This adjustment clinic breaks down some of the most popular poses in yoga and presents new ways in which both teachers and students can look at the postures and deliver more effective asana adjustments to enhance the sweetness of their experience. The workshop will begin with a light warm-up practice and will transition into an open-forum posture lab and asana adjustment satsang.

330: Feldenkrais® for Performance: Building Awareness

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 2.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Stacy Barrows, PT

You know that proper form is the key to optimal athletic performance. But maintaining correct alignment, body position, balance and breathing during exercise requires a well-developed kinesthetic sensibility that does not come naturally to everyone. Discover how the Feldenkrais Method® cultivates movement awareness, enabling both athletes and weekend warriors to achieve dynamic functional posture, eliminate counterproductive muscular tension and promote graceful, efficient movement. Repeated as session 410.

331: STOTT PILATES® Reformer and Fitness Circle®

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: PJ O’Clair

In this session, developed by the Merrithew Health and Fitness™ team, learn how the Fitness Circle® can bring variety and challenge into group or private reformer settings. Add more challenge to adductors and abductors of the peripheral limbs as well as assist in activating the core. The resistance ring reinforces correct muscle firing patterns and helps ensure correct positioning while adding an element of fun and variety to each workout.

332: Balanced Body® Reformer Progressions for the Upper Body

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 2.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Lizbeth Garcia, and Portia Page

Developing upper-body strength and stability is often a challenge, especially for female clients. Learn specific sequences on the mat and reformer to develop this area for balanced and functional strength. These exercises are great for training female athletes, yogis and everyone who wants to stand tall and move with confidence in the world.

333: Above the Barre

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Tricia Murphy-Madden

Come learn how to protect the hip flexors, and shoulder and knee joints from unnecessary pain when teaching barre programs. Take away unique ways to educate the public on the difference between pushing the body and pushing the body over the injury edge. Barre classes can be safe“ as well as addictive.

334: Research to Practice: Brain on Exercise

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.75, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Lecture presented by: Terry Ferebee-Eckmann, PhD

Neuroscientists around the world are involved in cutting-edge research that supports the many positive effects of exercise on the brain. Throughout the lifespan, exercise can enhance cognition and facilitate learning. Explore the anatomy and physiology of the brain on exercise. Discuss key brain-healthy choices that can enhance brain performance. Participate in brain energizers that are great for all ages and stages of life.

335: The Diabetes Epidemic-What to Look for and How You Can Help Your Clients

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.75, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Lecture presented by: Susan B. Dopart, MS, RD

Type 2, or adult-onset, diabetes can develop over many years, starting with sluggishness, weight gain, carbohydrate cravings and hypoglycemia. With 26 million people (8.5% of the U.S. population) having diabetes, it is important to know what to recommend for snacks and meals. We’ll discuss insulin resistance, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, medications your clients may be taking and treatmen ts to be aware of.

336: Rejuvenate, Renew and Restore Your Energy

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Marcia Hayes

Are you overwhelmed, overstimulated and frazzled by the demands of life? If your answer is yes, this workshop is for you. Learn the dynamics of your energy, what zaps it and how to restore it. You will be guided through a body scan and become aware of what your body is telling you. Learn techniques that will help you release stress and toxic feelings, and discover ways to protect yourself from those energies.

337: BOSU® Smart Feet, Strong Body

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Stacey Lei Krauss

This one-of-a-kind workshop uses the BOSU Balance Trainer to strengthen your feet, ankles and legs. Learn techniques to help prevent kinetic chain injuries and improve lower-body movement quality. You will leave this workshop understanding the benefits of barefoot training and you will learn a variety of foot and leg conditioning routines that will transfer to disciplines such as yoga and Pilates.

338: SHAKTI™ Rising: Awaken Your Asana (Full)

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Stacy McCarthy

Do you feel like your energy is pulled in too many directions and you’re giving it away to everyone but yourself? Through a flowing practice, balancing strength and surrender, you’ll awaken your muladhara chakra to create a strong base, and then explore unique openings for the hips and spine. Regenerate your energy, find your sacred force and manifest your divine power.

420: Balanced Body: Reformer Progression for the Core

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.00, ACE 0.00, ACSM 0.00, AFAA 0.00, AFPA 0.00, CHEK 0.00, CI 0.00, IFPA 0.00, NASM 0.00, NATABOC 0.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NPI 0.00, NSPA 0.00, PMA 2.00, PTAG 0.00, WITS 0.00, Yoga Alliance 0.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Lizbeth Garcia, and Portia Page

Learn new exercises and exciting sequences on the reformer to enhance core strength and stability while optimizing spinal mobility. Add new sequences to the traditional exercises to increase rotation, core integration and deeper, full-bodied engagement. Intensify your classes by experimenting with rhythm changes, beefing up the intensity, playing with the repetitions and sequencing, and using small props.

421: Tai Chi: The Oldest Wellness Coaching Model

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: David-Dorian Ross

The ancient tai chi masters maintained that life just works better when you are in balance. The philosophy of tai chi says that when you are in balance you can discover that deep down inside you are actually a "perfect" being. It’s only when we fall out of harmony that we feel flawed, imperfect or broken.

422: The Barre Business

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.00, ACE 0.00, ACSM 0.00, AFAA 0.00, AFPA 0.00, CHEK 0.00, CI 0.00, IFPA 0.00, NASM 0.00, NATABOC 0.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NPI 0.00, NSPA 0.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 0.00, WITS 0.00, Yoga Alliance 0.00

Movement presented by: Tricia Murphy-Madden

With barre programs popping up on every street corner, it’s time for your club to launch its own. Learn how to develop and build a stand-alone barre program. We’ll discuss marketing concepts and staff training, and you’ll take away the basic format needs, the ability to differentiate your program and the confidence to build your classes.

423: Eating With the Seasons (Full)

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.75, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Lecture presented by: Teri Mosey

Ancient healing philosophies state that our bodies are attuned to our external environment, the seasons of the Earth and the cycles of the sun. We will use the Chinese five-element theory and Ayurveda’s dosha principles to explore the essentials of living in harmony with nature. Learn nutrition and lifestyle choices for adapting to changing external climates, and bring awareness to your own internal cycles and their implications on your well-being.

424: STOTT PILATES® Stabilization Principles

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.00, ACE 0.00, ACSM 0.00, AFAA 0.00, AFPA 0.00, CHEK 0.00, CI 0.00, IFPA 0.00, NASM 0.00, NATABOC 0.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 0.00, NFPT 0.00, NPI 0.00, NSPA 0.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 0.00, WITS 0.00, Yoga Alliance 0.00

Movement presented by: PJ O’Clair

Discover the foundation of the STOTT PILATES® exercise repertoire with this stabilization principles workshop, developed by the Merrithew Health and Fitness™ team. Explore the functional anatomy, reasoning and research behind the biomechanical and body awareness issues that set the STOTT PILATES method apart from other styles. These principles ensure that clients become more mindful and execute more control during exercises, thus reaping the full benefits.

425: YOGressive Sequences for Core Strength

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 1.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 0.50, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 2.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Lauren Eirk

Learn what progression in yoga really means in terms of many small, logical, creative steps that we can take toward achieving our most healthy expression of yoga asanas. Learn why longer practices, acquiring more rigorous adjustments, or forcing oneself into more difficult positions are not the way to achieve a particular position. In this session, experience several creative sequences targeted to the trunk, hip and pelvic regions.

426: STOTT PILATES®Intensifying Essential Reformer

CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 0.00, AFPA 2.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, NASM 0.20, NATABOC 2.00, NCSF 1.00, NESTA 2.00, NFPT 1.00, NPI 2.00, NSPA 2.00, PMA 0.00, PTAG 2.00, WITS 2.00, Yoga Alliance 0.00

Movement / Lecture presented by: Heather Lawson

This interactive workshop, designed by the Merrithew Health and Fitness™ team, teaches how to challenge clients with maximum safety and effectiveness by taking STOTT PILATES® Essential Reformer exercises to a higher level of intensity. Learn how adding variety and increasing the pace of the workout will keep clients continually motivated and progressively challenged. By increasing the speed and flow of exercise sequences and modifying the existing repertoire to increase muscular and cardiovascular endurance, participants learn to inspire more capable clients who may not be ready for the STOTT PILATES Intermediate Reformer program.