Bob Liekens, originally from Belgium, traveled to New York City in 1983 to further explore his dance career. That same year, he started his pilates training at The Pilates Studio. Fascinated by the Graham technique, he initially pursued studies at the Graham Center for Contemporary Dance. In 1991, he became one of the first certified teachers in the technique. Subsequently, he taught for two years at the school.

In 1986 Romana Kryzanowska invited him to teach the pilates method. Starting in 1993, he has been instrumental in building her teacher-trainer certification program. He co-created the training manual and originated the current exam system. For several years now, Bob has been invited, both nationally and internationally, to conduct teacher-training seminars, workshops, and continuing education programs.

In September, 2000 he became a director at Power Pilates and is an integral part of the Power Pilates Teacher Training Certification Programs. Bob also practices yoga and in 1999 became a certified yoga teacher.

This workshop will work with the true tower - the Guillotine, an archival piece of equipment that Joseph Pilates invented. You will be familiar with some of the exercises but learn how an exercise like "the Tower" goes to another level with the Guillotine. There are also unusual exercises that are only done of the Guillotine that you will learn about that will transport you to Joe's world of gymnastics with a circus flair! This is a fun workshop to become acquainted with a little known but original Joe-invented apparatus. 

 Prerequisites: Open to teachers and students with intermediate level skills.

Learn and review Magic Circle and free-weight exercises that pair well with the Pilates Mat work that you are already teaching. Come prepared to move!

Prerequisite: Instructors and clients with intermediate mat experience.

Are you frustrated with so many exercises to choose from and a lack of order? This workshop starts from the ground up (literally) and is designed for you to leave with the skills/tools you need to create your own intermediate and advanced level class utilizing the tower. We will "climb the tower" together to learn sequences of exercises that make sense.

Prerequisite: Open to teachers and students with intermediate level skills. 

Flow is much more than moving quickly through a list of exercises. Let's figure out what flow is and how to create it within each move, repetition and exercise. Flow has a lot to do with how you think of the workout and how you use your voice. It will change your teaching for the better.

Prerequisite: Open to all instructors.

Prerequisite: Instructors and clients with beginner/intermediate Wunda Chair experience.

Reformer on the Mat (Advanced/Super Advanced) 2-5 PM

3 CEC's $159.00 

Create a new challenge for your more advanced classes! This workshop will review the Reformer order, exercise details and their application to the mat. No springs, no straps, just you and gravity. The breakdown of the various elements of the exercises helps achieve greater clarity and will add depth to your cueing. This course is a perfect complement to Reformer on the Tower. Be prepared to move and sweat!

Prerequisite: Instructors and clients with advanced mat experience.