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WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS The following programs can be adapted for special events or instructor training. Time frames for all events can be adjusted and adapted to your needs. Workshops include theoretical and practical. WATER PILATES – This program creatively adapts Pilates exercises for the pool. Elongate the entire body and build a stronger core by moving from the inside out. Develop strength and flexibility with fluidity and grace. Learn how to move the body as an integrated whole. Includes shallow water exercises, wall exercises and suspended noodle movements. WATER TAI CHI – Integrate the graceful, free flowing
movements of Tai Chi into the pool while focusing on mind, body and spirit. The
slow movement of this ancient Chinese martial art integrates power and grace
while improving strength, flexibility, balance and well - being. Experience the
movements on land and in shallow water. WATER YOGA – Enhance flexibility, strength, breathing and
body awareness while connecting the mind and body. Forward bends, back bends,
twist and balance postures are creatively adapted for the pool.
Experience a flow style of linked poses combined with static stretches.
The stretches are performed standing in shallow water, at the wall and
supported with a noodle. FLUID SENSATIONS – Nia integrates dance, martial arts and
yoga and was created by Debbie Rosas & Carlos Rosas in 1983.
Fluid Sensations draws on these concepts and combines with the principles
of aquatics. Learn how to combine
movement form, structure and freedom. Experience
the water from a sensory point of view through dynamic changes in movement,
focus and awareness. Enjoy the
freedom of movement along with fun choreography.
Energizing yet relaxing! TAI YOGA FLOW –Experience a dramatic blend of graceful Tai Chi moves and fluid flow style Yoga. Spiraling arms, martial art kicks, tree pose, half lotus, warrior poses and more create katas or dances. This unique fusion workout will keep you moving while enhancing strength, flexibility and balance. Immerse yourself in stress relieving and “feel good” movements. Gain new ideas for warm-ups, cool-downs and senior classes. PILATES
POOL WALKING - DEEP WATER DYNAMICS – A challenging program that
addresses the properties of deep water exercise, equipment and instructional
techniques. Learn suspended
movement for cardiovascular and muscle conditioning.
Experience the relaxation and greater range of motion achieved during
buoyancy. (Equipment Required:
Flotation belts, cuffs, or noodles) INTRODUCTION TO AQUATIC FITNESS – Acquire the necessary skills to become a successful aquatic fitness instructor. Topics include: Benefits, Unique Principles, Applied Anatomy & Kinesiology, Cardio Aqua Moves, Physical Laws, Class Structure. Includes theoretical and practical skills. ANTI AGING METHOD – Feel and look younger with this
unique fusion workout. Strengthen, stretch and mobilize the entire body with a
blend of eastern and western movement. Improve
posture with Pilates and balance with Tai Chi. Become more agile and mobile with
expressive barefoot dance movement. Relax the mind with breathing and yoga stretching.
AWAKEN TO MOVEMENT THROUGH Nia – Discover
transformational power of joyful and purposeful movement!
Nia blends an invigorating cardiovascular workout with global dance
forms, martial arts, yoga, creative movements and powerful imagery.
The movement transcends the slow dance of tai chi, the precision and
explosive power of the martial arts, the dynamic poses of yoga and the grace and
spontaneity of modern and ethnic dance. Nia
challenges and fulfills the old and young, fit and not-so-fit, dancer and
non-dancer alike! Learn how to integrate
Nia techniques into your classes. You have to
experience it to understand why Nia devotees are so passionate about this
fast-growing fitness method. PILATES YOGA FUSION – The flowing and elongating
movements of Pilates perfectly meld with the stretches of Yoga. Discover how these disciplines complement each other.
Learn sequencing, preparatory and releasing poses and other methods for
combining the two popular practices. Experience
an awesome blend of core-centered movement and dynamic stretching. YOGA DANCE RHYTHMS – A new dimension in yoga blends traditional yoga postures with rhythmic fluid movement. Learn graceful spirited moves created to improve strength, flexibility, stability and agility. Experience the Dancing Warrior, Tree Dance, Serpentine Cobra, Rhythmic Downward Dog and more in this unique format. |