STOTT PILATES October newsletter

.special offer for october
This month only purchase our new Fitness Circle Lite at a 25% discount off the regular retail price. october price: US $25.46 \| $32.96 CDN Three instructional workout videos are also available. Some restrictions apply. Offer expires midnight E.S.T. October 31, 2004. May not be combined with any other offer. For further details, email or call us at 800-910-0001 ext. 250. To redeem offer enter code FCO4.. Click to shop.		The STOTT PILATES Fitness Circle Lite has all the resistance of our professional model packed into a lightweight ring. Helps develop torso stability, targets and tones specific muscles. The inner and outer foam grips provide extra comfort. The Fitness Circle Lite’s resistance level is ideal for beginners. Measures 14" and at only 3/4 lbs. it can be taken with you almost anywhere. regularly US $33.95 \| $43.95 CDN.

..in the news			.congratulations
Studio Praxis, a STOTT PILATES Licensed training center in Montreal, Quebec, was featured in the Sunday, September 26 edition of the Montreal Gazette. Disgruntled hockey fans are encouraged by the writer to find new pastimes, including pilates. read article	Moira Merrithew was interviewed for Blue Notes an article in the August 24th edition of the The Guardian UK newspaper discussing the benefits of yoga and pilates in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety. read article	The latest issue of Elle Magazine quotes a recent study that found that the strength of a woman’s stomach, back and hip muscles is especially important in preventing leg injuries. The study’s authors found that exercise such as pilates is good preventative medicine.	Lindsay G. Merrithew & Moira Merrithew, co-founders of Merrithew Corporation and STOTT PILATES, are finalists in the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award to be awarded Oct 7. Says Lindsay, "Moira and I share this honour with the thousands of loyal instructors, clients and employees who have contributed so much to make STOTT PILATES a recognized and respected exercise approach and company worldwide."

.events

.education

.INTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto Canada		.NEW! the STOTT PILATES Job Board:
COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CMR Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer -- Jan 17 to April 28, 2005 RMR2 Rehab: Peripheral Joint Rehabilitation on Mat & Reformer -- Dec 15-18, 2004 Get more information on the certification program and course dates available in Toronto and elsewhere. Or email Sarah Jarvis or call her at 1-800-910-0001 ext. 246. CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS Oct 10 Gait Analysis NEW Oct 23 Functional Fitness for Racquet Sports; Mat-based Oct 23 Fitness Circle Challenge Nov 20 Core Balance: Mat-based Stability Ball Nov 20 Dynamic Balance: Reformer-based Ball Nov 27 Exam Prep: General Overview Nov 27 Exam Prep: Matwork Nov 28 Exam Prep: Reformer Nov 28 Exam Prep: Cadillac, Chair & Barrels Dec 4 Ultimate Back Care Dec 4 Pre-Natal Workshop Dec 5 Anatomy Review	INTENSIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IMP Intensive Mat-Plus* -- Oct 1 to Oct 31 weekends -- Nov 1 to 12 IR Intensive Reformer -- Nov 5 to Dec 19 weekends -- Nov 8 to Nov 26 ICCB Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels -- Nov 29 to Dec 17 ISP Injury & Special Populations -- Oct 7 & 8, 8-hour update -- for those who took ISP before Sept. 2003 -- Oct 12 to 15 AM,AR,ACCB Full Advanced Repertoire -- Oct 18 to 23 AM Advanced Matwork -- Nov 15 RCCB1 Rehab: Lumbar & Shoulder Stabilization on Cadillac, Chair & Barrels -- Nov 3 to 6 RMR2 Rehab: Peripheral Joint Rehabilitation on Mat & Reformer -- Dec 15 to 18	Pilates is the fastest-growing exercise method in North America. Qualified instructors are needed to meet this demand. Exciting opportunities for STOTT PILATES instructors exist all over the world. Our new Job Board will work to connect those seeking trained individuals with qualified instructors desiring new opportunities. This month find great opportunities in: Scottsdale, Arizona Dallas, Texas Training facilities and others looking for STOTT PILATES instructors, can submit job descriptions for inclusion on our new Job Board. Send your submissions to postings@stottpilates.com Each listing (approx. 100 words) should include contact information, job description and qualifications.
See the complete list of workshops being offered both in Toronto and elsewhere. To register for Toronto courses and workshops, please contact Sarah at ext. 246.

.EXTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses and workshops held at locations around the world.
Locations with a star indicate STOTT PILATES Licensed Certification Centers. All others are STOTT PILATES authorized hosted courses.

USA

LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Oct 2
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Nov 13

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Advanced Matwork Oct 22
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 23

MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 4
-- three workshops Oct 9
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 18

ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 30
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Jan 8

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Full Advanced Repertoire starts Oct 1
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 22

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Nov 5
-- Advanced Matwork starts Dec 11
-- Intensive Reformer starts Jan 7

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Nov 12
-- Advanced Reformer starts Dec 10
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Jan 7

RIDGEFIELD, CONNECTICUT more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 23

SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 23
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Nov 6

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 8
-- Intensive Reformer starts Dec 10

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 22
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 23
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Oct 28

FAIRFIELD, IOWA more info
-- Advanced Reformer starts Oct 8
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 15
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Dec 4

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS more info
-- Advanced Matwork Oct 8
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 15
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 18

USA cont’d

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN more info
-- Arc Barrel Workshop Nov 5
-- Fitness Circle Workshop Nov 5
-- Pilates on a Roll Dec 3

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 8

DUBLIN, OHIO more info
-- Advanced Matwork Oct 3

PORTLAND, OREGON more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 22

DALLAS, TEXAS more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Nov 11
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Nov 18
-- Advanced Reformer starts Jan 21

MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 8

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info
-- Pelvic Floor workshop Oct 15
-- BOSU workshop Nov 12
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Nov 18

VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON more info
-- Rehab1: Lumbar & Shoulder Stabilization
-- on Mat & Reformer starts Oct 9
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 23

CANADA

CALGARY, ALBERTA more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 15
-- Intensive Reformer starts Nov 4
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Nov 25

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer Oct 14

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA more info
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 14
-- Advanced Matwork Nov 7
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Dec 3

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 3
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Oct 15
-- Ultimate Back Care Workshop Oct 16

OTTAWA, ONTARIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 15
-- Intensive Reformer starts Nov 8
-- Advanced Matwork starts Dec 4

MONTREAL, QUEBEC more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 5
-- Advanced Matwork starts Oct 30
-- Intensive Reformer starts Nov 5

INTERNATIONAL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 15
-- Stability Ball Workshop Oct 30
-- Fitness Circle Workshop Nov 22

ARHUS, DENMARK more info
-- Advanced Reformer starts Nov 1
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Nov 12
-- Advanced Matwork starts Nov 28

OXFORD, ENGLAND more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 4
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Nov 9
-- Advanced Matwork starts Nov 20

MUNICH, GERMANY more info
-- Advanced Matwork starts Oct 29
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Jan 14

DUBLIN, IRELAND more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Nov 3
-- Pre-natal workshop Nov 6
-- Advanced Matwork Nov 15

DUBLIN, IRELAND more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 9

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 18
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 26
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 28

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 18
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 18
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Nov 1

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Nov 17
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Nov 17
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Dec 3

HALMSTAD, SWEDEN more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Feb 17

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Dec 11

To register for these courses and workshops, please contact the Education Dept at ext. 299. STOTT PILATES Training and Certification courses and workshops are also available at STOTT PILATES Licensed Certification Centers throughout North America. Click for details and a center near you

.exercise of the month

Hip Twist Be certain to warm up before exercising. Read these important cautions

.1. starting position	.2. begin to circumduct legs	.3. legs at lowest point	.4. complete circumduction	.5. return to start
STARTING POSITION Seated with weight back of sit-bones, lumbar (lower) spine slightly flexed or curved and thoracic (upper) spine is lengthened or straight. Legs are straight in air, parallel and together with hips flexed as much as possible. Arms are straight behind back with palms on mat supporting torso, fingers pointing outward. Scapulae (shoulders) are stabilized.	EXERCISE INHALE to prepare, then... 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.	FOCUS cont'd Maintain abdominal contraction to prevent pelvis from rotating or tilting forward Engage transversus abdominis (lower abdominals) to keep abs from popping.	This exercise excerpted from the STOTT PILATES Comprehensive Matwork manual. All STOTT PILATES manuals include additional instructional information and modifications, not included here. STOTT PILATES teaching manuals library includes ten titles and documents the entire STOTT PILATES exercise repertoire. Three volumes are now available in Japanese and are being produced in French.

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