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August 2, 2018

Gigi’s Playhouse

What a pleasure it was to be a last minute sub for the teen fit program at Gigi’s Playhouse, an achievement center for people with Down Syndrome. I sometimes see posts from instructors on various pilates pages asking for advice on training people with Down syndrome. After asking the parents if there are any medical conditions for which I need to modify for the individual, I followed the system. Eve Gentry’s pre pilates helped me to evaluate the group as a whole and develop a footprint of which classical exercises would be successful as well as beneficial. Following the order, skipping some exercises and adding props to others, kept the class flowing and helped me and the students stay focused.

My advice to those instructors working with clients who have Down syndrome is don’t treat them any differently than you would any other client. Teach to the individual, not to the preconceived perception of the disability.

April 6, 2018

The Art of Teaching

Chesapeake Pilates Center is proud to announce a special workshop with Clare Dunphy, June 2 and 3, 2018.

Saturday, June 2, 2018
REFINE the REFORMER
It’s all about the details! Dive deeper into the intermediate exercises and master how to transition with minimum movement for various body types and issues. Learn how to adapt, modify and progress while keeping flow and precision of the exercises. 6 PMA CEC’s

Sunday, June 3, 2018
SPINE CORRECTOR, ARM CHAIR & SMALL APPARATUS
Incorporate as part of a full session to address and challenge specific areas of the body while continuing to apply the pilates method and principles. Keep a group class flowing utilizing a combination of these tools with practical solutions.
6 PMA CEC’s

FULL WORKSHOP
Early bird $450 (deadline April 15)
$475 (deadline May 19)
Late registration $500 (after May 19)

SINGLE DAY
Early bird $250 (deadline April 15)
$275 (deadline May 19)
Late registration $300 (after May 19)

December 4, 2017

Joe Pilates Birthday!

Join us in celebrating Joe Pilates Birthday with a Free PILATES Mat Class!
Saturday, December 9

10:00 Intro to Pilates Mat
A basic mat class to introduce newbies and refresh our regulars to pilates!
Learn the fundamental pilates movements and apply them to traditional basic mat exercises.

11:00 The Original 34 mat exercises
An intermediate to advanced mat class includes Joe’s original 34 exercises

Click here to signup

May 10, 2017

Eastport A Yapping!

When: Thursday, May 11
Time: 6-9pm
Where: 723 2nd Street (Maritime Museum)
Tickets: $30 per person

Hosted by Healing Paws. Leash your BFF (Best Furry Friend) and join us for an evening of tasting some of Maryland’s finest food and spirits. Play a game of fetch on the beach, dance to live music, or visit the many vendors that will be onsite (including Chesapeake Pilates!). More Info Here

April 19, 2017

Celebrate National Pilates Day With Us!

Join us for a COMPLIMENTARY Classical Pilates Mat Class.

Saturday May 6th at 9 a.m. – Check-in 8:30 a.m.

The Deck at the Annapolis Harbor Center
2512 Solomons Island Road
Annapolis, MD 21401

Donations will be accepted for the Anne Arundel Mobile Response Team – supporting those impacted by the opiate/heroin epidemic.

Join us at Fleet Feet Sports for refreshments and light fare afterwords.

Please bring your own mat.

Sponsored by the Pilates Cooperative of Anne Arundel County, Fleet Feet Sports and the Pilates Method Alliance. Members of the Coop include, Active Body & Health, Pilates on the Bay, Chesapeake Pilates Center and Kimmotion Pilates Studio.

Sign Up Here