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Invigorate the body and quiet the mind with a blend of yoga traditions and STOTT PILATES principles.
During the month of May, purchase our new Pilates-Infused* Yoga Video Series and save $10. This series blends ancient yoga wisdom and contemporary pilates principles to help you connect mind, body and soul.
regularly priced $44.85 | $59.85CDN.
NOW ONLY US$34.85 |$49.85CDN
Some restrictions apply. Offer expires midnight, E.S.T., May 31, 2003 and may not be combined with any other offer. For further details, please email or call us at 800-910-0001 ext. 264. To redeem offer quote code YSM3
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| .in the news |
 This autographed pic of Toronto Maple Leaf goalie and hockey great Eddie Belfour with the inscription "To The Gang at Stott. Thanks For The Great Equipment , Ed Belfour #20" arrived just in time for this newsletter.
WTSN, the Women's Television Sports Network , will premiere our new TV program, Pilates with Moira, on June 2, 2003. The show will run weekday mornings at
8:30am and 11am. Schedule is subject to change, please check local listings. |
The April issue of CBI magazine featured the STOTT PILATES Back Care series of videos in their ‘What’s New’ section
IDEA Health & Fitness offers an article on ‘Strength Training for Kids,’ in their April issue. Highlighted is STOTT’s video “Fitness Fun: Pilates for Kids”.
In their April issue, IDEA Personal Trainer includes a summary of the “IDEA Personal Trainer International Summit” this year in Washington, D.C. Program highlights include Moira’s BOSU** workshop “STOTT PILATES Dynamic Sports Training.”
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| .recent contest winner |
.instructor finder expanded worldwide |
| Sarah Makinson is the winner of a STOTT PILATES video for the month of April. Sarah answered our online survey and was entered into the monthly draw for a free video of her choice. We will continue to run this contest for another few months. Click to enter and your chance to win. |
The STOTT PILATES Instructor Finder is now available internationally. Search for a certified STOTT PILATES instructor in any country worldwide (provided certified instructors are available in the area you are searching). To find an instructor click here or visit www.stottpilates.com and click on the Instructor Finder icon at the top right of the page. |
| .events |
| Join us at the following tradeshows and take advantage of our show specials to save up to 25% off the regular list price on equipment***. Place your equipment pre-orders by contacting sales@stottpilates.com. Plus, fill out a ballot for your chance to win a STOTT PILATES gift certificate, and while at our booth, enjoy a complimentary workout*** .......................... |
BODY-MIND-SPIRIT
May 7 to 10, 2003
Santa Clara Convention Center
Registration & Information:
www.bodymindexpo.com
or call 1-888-499-1600
PRE-CON:
Wed May 7, 2003
Essential BOSU**
8am-12noon
Ultimate Back Care
1pm-5pm |
CAN-FIT-PRO, Truro
June 13 to14, 2003
Truro, Nova Scotia
Registration & Information:
www.canfitpro.com
or 1-800-667-5622
PRE-CON:
Friday, June 13
Essential Matwork*
6pm-9pm |
FILEX ‘03
June 13 to 15, 2003
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
Registration & Information:
www.fitnessnetwork.com.au
or 02 9908 4944
SESSIONS:
Friday, June 13
Essential Reformer
1:30-3pm
Saturday, June 14
Essential Matwork*
11am-12:30pm
Sunday, June 15
Ultimate Back Care
11am-12:30pm |
WORLD FITNESS IDEA
July 17 to 20, 2003
Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim Marriott & Anaheim
Convention Center, California
Registration & Information:
www.ideafit.com
or 1-800-999-4332
PRE-CONS:
Wednesday, July 16
Essential Reformer
8am-12pm
Moving to Intermediate Reformer
1:30-5:30pm |
DCAC
July 30 to August 1, 2003
Hyatt Regency Reston, VAa
Registration & Information:
www.dcacinc.com
or 1-800-862-7538
PRE-CONS:
Thursday, July 31
Essential Matwork*
8am-12noon
Essential Reformer
1pm-5pm |
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| .education |
INTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses at the International Certification Center in Toronto, Canada
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EXTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses and workshops held at locations around the world
San Francisco, California
-- Intensive Reformer | July 12, 13 | July 26, 27 | Aug 16, 17 | Aug 23, 24 | Sept 6, 7
-- Intensive Reformer | Oct 18, 19 | Oct 25, 26 | Nov 8, 9 | Nov 22, 23 | Dec 6, 7
For location, registration and more info click here
Richmond, Virginia
-- Injury & Special Populations | May 16, 17, 18, 19
For location, registration and more info click here
McCall, Idaho
-- Intensive Mat-Plus | May 29 to June 1 | June 12 to 15
For location, registration and more info click here
Long Beach, California
-- Intensive Reformer | May 30 to June 1 | June 13 to 15 | June 27 to 29
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels | July 25 to 27 | Aug 8 to 10 | Aug 22 to 24
For location, registration and more info click here
Hertsfordshire, England
-- Intensive Mat-Plus | May 19 to 30
-- Intensive Reformer | June 2 to 20
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels | June 2 to 20
-- Advanced Matwork | May 31
-- Advanced Reformer | June 23 to 25
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels | June 26 to 27
-- Injury & Special Populations | June 30 to July 3
For location, registration and more info click here
Johannesburg, South Africa
-- Intensive Mat-Plus | June 2 to 6 | June 9 to 13
-- Intensive Reformer | June 2 to 6 | June 9 to 13 | June 16 to 18
-- Injury & Special Populations | June 17 to 21
-- Advanced Matwork | June 14
-- Advanced Reformer | June 23 to 25
For location, registration and more info click here
Sudbury, Ontario
-- Intensive Mat-Plus | July 7 to 17
For location, registration and more info click here
Rimouski QuÈbec
-- Intensive Mat-Plus | Aug 4 to 14
-- Intensive Reformer | Aug 3 to 16
-- Injury & Special Populations | Aug 11 to 15
For location, registration and more info click here
Stockholm, Sweden
-- Intensive Mat-Plus | August 4 to 15
For location, registration and more info click here
Aberdeen, Scotland
-- Intensive Mat-Plus | Sept 1 to 12, 2003
For location, registration and more info click here
Regina, Saskatchewan
-- Intensive Mat-Plus | Sept 5 to 15
For location, registration and more info click here
Youngstown, Ohio
-- Intensive Reformer | Sept 5-7 | Sept 19-21 | Oct 17-19 | Oct 31-Nov 2
-- Intensive Mat-Plus | Sept 12-14 | Sept 26-28 | Oct 25-26
For location, registration and more info click here
San Jose, California
-- Intensive Mat-Plus | Sept 26, 27 28 | Oct 17, 18, 19 | Nov 1, 2
-- Injury & Special Populations | Oct 2, 3, 4, 5
For location, registration and more info click here
To register for these courses and workshops, please contact Jane Underhill at ext. 232
STOTT PILATES Training and Certification courses and workshops are also available at STOTT licensed certification centers throughout North America. Click for details and the center nearest you
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IMP Intensive Mat-Plus*
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weekday sessions
-- May 26 to June 6
-- July 7 to 18
-- August 18 to 29
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weekend session: conducted over the following 5 weekends
-- May 2-4, May 16-18, May 23-25, June 6-8 and June 14, 15 |
IR Intensive Reformer
-- June 9 to 27
-- July 21 to August 8
ICCB Intensive Cadillac Chair & Barrels
-- July 14 to August 1
CMR Comprehensive Mat & Reformer
-- September 22, 2003 to January 15, 2004
CCCB Comprehensive Cadillac Chair & Barrels
-- May 12 to July 10, 2003
-- August 25 to October 16, 2003
ISP Injury and Special Populations
-- August 5 to 8
AM / AR / ACCB Advanced Repertoire
-- August 11 to 16
Rehab 2 Peripheral Joint Rehabilitation
on Matwork & Rehab Reformer
-- May 7 to 10
Get more information on the certification program and course dates available in Toronto and elsewhere.
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.upcoming CEC workshops
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education workshops in Toronto, Canada
-- May 12 Roll into Shape with the Foam Roller 3pm to 5pm $80CDN | $50US
-- June 6 Stability Chair* 2pm to 6pm $160CDN | $100US
-- June 7 Ultimate Back Care 10am to 12pm $70CDN | $45US
-- June 7 Rehab/Lumbar Stabilization 1pm to 4pm $160CDN | $100US
-- July 25 Pre-Natal Workshop 1pm to 4pm $120CDN | $75US
-- July 26 Stability Chair* 10am to 2pm $160CDN | $100US
BONUS, get 20% off when you attend two workshops in one weekend
See the complete list of Workshops being offered both in Toronto and elsewhere. To register for Toronto courses and workshops, please contact Jane Underhill at ext. 232
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.new manuals
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 At the time of this writing, the presses are rolling on the Advanced Reformer Manual 2nd edition. Long awaited, this completes the Reformer Series of instructional manuals. Fully illustrated, every exercise is detailed in both photography and words. Modifications, Focus and Target muscles are also included. At 232 pages, there is a wealth of information for the pilates instructor and enthusiasts. Expect to see it available online later this month. |
| .exercise of the month ........find photographs below |
Be certain to warm up before exercising. Click for important cautions
Hip Twist
STARTING POSITION
Seated with weight back of sit-bones, lower/lumbar spine slightly flexed/curved and upper/thoracic spine lengthened/straight. Legs straight in air, parallel and together with hips flexed as much as possible. Arms straight behind back with palms on mat supporting torso, fingers pointing outward, scapulae/shoulders stabilized.
EXERCISE
To prepare, inhale...
EXHALE stabilize pelvis, weight rolled slightly back of sit-bones, and
begin to circle legs in one direction. Legs remain parallel and together
through movement.
INHALE complete circle and return legs to starting position.
Complete 3-5 repetitions in each direction, alternating direction each time.
FOCUS
-- Spine in V-position lengthen thoracic/upper spine but use abdominals to stay slightly back of sit-bones.
-- Allow hip flexors to lengthen as legs lower, avoid gripping and losing pelvic stability.
-- Slide scapulae down back to stabilize to avoid sinking into shoulders.
-- Maintain abdominal contraction to prevent pelvis from rotating or tilting forward
-- Engage transversus abdominis/lower abdominals to keep abdominals from popping.
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...**BOSU Trademark and registered trademark of D.W. Fitness, LLC, used under license.
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Excerpted from the STOTT PILATES