Conference News
Registration
is going strong for the 2010 MINDBODY Presents: The Body Mind Spirit
Educational Conference, April 13-18 in San Jose, California. If you haven't yet
registered, do
so now so that you can take advantage of early bird rates before they expire
December 31! (See Holiday Specials below.)
We
thought we'd have the new web site to unveil to you by now, but we all know how
those things tend to take longer than we expect! In the meantime, you can still
visit www.bodymindexpo.com to read
up-to-the minute details about new conference offerings, and to access the
registration site. If you have any questions about how to use
the registration site, email Emma Wirth of MINDBODY, or call
(805) 476-1230.
Read on to find out about new classes,
faculty, sponsor and networking events.
And
speaking of sponsors, thank you to Airex,
D & D Pilates, MINDBODY, OPTP, Pilates Style Magazine
and Peak Pilates® for their
generosity in making this event possible.
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New Faculty
The conference lineup continues to grow! We'd like to welcome a few new faculty members. Please visit our class schedule page to view classes for:
Franklin Method:
Jan Dunn, Senior Teacher sent by Eric Franklin
Gyrotonic Ò: Christine Wilson of Infinite Dynamics
Kathy Van Patten founder of GyrotonicÒ Boston
Pilates:
Allison Gonzalez from Power Pilates
Michael King from Michael King Studios
Malcolm Muirhead from Michael King Studios
Veronica Ponieman from D&D Pilates Equipment
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HOLIDAY SPECIALS!
INDIVIDUALS- Save 25% on pre-conference
when you sign up for 2, 3 or 6 day package by December 31st. Just enter code HOLIDAY25 when you are checking out.
GROUPS- Register
three people together, and get free registration for the fourth. Register Here!
MINDBODY PreConference - MINDBODY
clients who register for this 3-day business intensive (April 13-15) by
February 28 get $200 off. ATTEND BOTH:
Have your cake, and eat it, too. Register for the MINDBODY pre-con and the
educational conference, and take $150 off the cost! Register Here! Your $150 is automatically taken off of the original price.
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Registration & Travel
Beginner's Registration - Only $395
The Beginner's Program is a step-by-step,
progressive method of educational workshops and practice classes which
ultimately makes the whole field of practice attainable to every individual.
What better hands to be in than a selection of the best known, most
experienced, and most dedicated master teachers from all around the world. The
Beginner's Program will give you an in-depth experience that will put you on
the right path, and give you the pleasurable, nurturing, and thorough
educational experience that you are looking for. This path of classes will
provide you with a foundation that will help you on your way to becoming a
great teacher. Have fun...learn...be inspired...challenge yourself...and be creative!
Fitness Pro Registration - Only $395
The Fitness Professional's program is a
step-by-step, progressive method of educational workshops and practice classes
which ultimately makes the mind-body field of practice attainable to every
individual. What better hands to be in than a selection of the best known, most
experienced, and most dedicated master teachers from all around the world. The
Fitness Track will give you an in-depth experience in mind-body movement and
will create a new learning experience filled with information to add your
Personal Trainer's Toolbox! Expand....Learn....Continue Your Education! Earn
Continuing Education Credits!
Gyrotonic® Registration - Only $395
This program encompasses a selection of
educational workshops and practice classes specifically for the Gyrotonic®
teacher. What better hands to be in than a selection of the best known, most
experienced, and most dedicated master teachers. Master teachers Leda Franklin,
Debra Rose, Christine Wilson and Kathy Van Patten have come together to provide
the most updated Gyrotonic curriculum. Expand....Spiral....and
Continue Your Education!
Hotel
Accommodations
The conference is held at the Santa Clara Convention
Center in Santa Clara,
California. The official conference hotel is the Hyatt
Santa Clara. They are located next to
the convention center, and classes and events are held both in the hotel and
convention center. Hotel reservations can be made by calling
408-200-1234 or 800-633-7313. Space is
limited; we encourage you to make your reservations early. Mention the Body Mind Spirit Conference to
receive the special group rate of $129 (plus tax) per
night (single or double occupancy).
Travel Information
The Santa Clara area is just 10
minutes from the San Jose
International Airport.
The San Francisco and Oakland
Airports are within 45-60 minutes driving
time of Santa Clara.
Once here, Interstates 880, 280 and 101 combine to surround Santa Clara on three borders. A variety of
transportation is available to accommodate your needs, including CalTrain from
the peninsula and San Francisco, Amtrak from Sacramento, and Valley
Transportation Authority (VTA) locally with bus and light rail service. Visit
www.santaclara.org to get more information on ground transportation, shuttles and local
attractions.
CEC's & DOWNLOADS
We know that getting your continuing education credits is a
key reason to attend the conference. CEC's
will be provided by ACE, PMA, Peak Pilates, Power Pilates, Stott Pilates and
more. There will be certificates of
completion in your attendee packet which will be signed at each class
information desk. We will provide an
overview of CECs on our website in February.
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Featured Educator:
Jan Dunn of Franklin Method
 Jan Dunn is Co-Director of Denver Dance Medicine, adjunct
faculty at the University of Colorado, Dept. of Theatre and Dance, and on staff at
Pat Guyton Pilates (Boulder). She is a Level II Franklin Method Educator,
has worked in Dance Medicine for 25 years, and in Pilates rehabilitation since
1992. Her background includes President / Executive Director of the
International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS), Coordinator
of the Dance Wellness Lab - Loyola
Marymount University,
university dance faculty positions, and as Associate Dean / Workshop
Coordinator at the American Dance Festival. She has taught and presented Dance
Medicine / Pilates / Franklin internationally, and authored numerous
publications in these fields.
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 VISIT US ON FACEBOOK!
Please join the Body Mind Spirit
Conference on Facebook and get up-to-date conference information and
detail. You can also take advantage of special opportunities and
promotions offered only to our Facebook community.
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Networking Opportunities
Throughout the conference we will have lunch and evening events that
will focus on educators, equipment designers and master teachers. These events
will give you the opportunity to engage with the leaders of the mind-body
community, network with your peers and give you valuable information to take
home with you!
As an attendee you will be invited to attend:
Educational Luncheons with:
BASI Pilates
Fletcher Pilates
Classical Pilates
Gyrotonic®
PHI Pilates
Peak
Pilates and more...
Lunch with the Master:
Mary Bowen
Kyria Sabin
Yamuna Body Rolling
Elizabeth Larkam
Kathy Corey
Mari Winsor and more...
One-On-One Private Sessions
This year you will be able to book private sessions with the
most prominent Master Teachers. Take a private or share a semi-private session
with Kathy Corey, Leslee Bender, Christine Romani-Ruby, Kristi Cooper-White, Jan
Dunn, Peter Fiasca, Debra Rose, Christine Wilson, Kathy Van Patten and others!
Watch the web site for forthcoming details.
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Exhibitors: Live Healthy Marketplace
The Body Mind Spirit Live Healthy Marketplace is sought out by
high-end exhibitors and consumers who lead healthy and conscious lifestyles.
Our audience is passionate about living a life of quality and contributing to
their environment to help sustain the earth's resources. They are in search of
knowledge, products and services that allow them to attain this type of
lifestyle. The Marketplace encompasses over 80 national and local businesses
that specialize in healthy lifestyle products and services, along with
workshops and lectures to promote exploration and education.
Exhibitors
include mind-body fitness equipment and props, organic health and beauty
products, fitness and eco-conscious clothing and accessories, organic
nutrition, foods and beverages, eco-conscious and green community services and
products, efficient transportation and much more! For more information on how
you can exhibit or advertise at the Markeplace, email Jaye Craft or call (408) 313-1984.
Marketplace Hours
Friday: 11 am to 7 pm
Saturday: 11 am to 7 pm
Sunday: am to 3 pm
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Pre-Conference Overview
Piloxing Teacher Training
Thursday, April 15th - 9am to 6pm
Cost: $295 by 12/31/09
Join the new fitness craze, a dynamic mix between Pilates
and Boxing and guaranteed to whip you into shape. This course teaches you the
foundation and formula to teach a Piloxing class. We'll provide you with all
the tools and resources you will need to teach a Piloxing class.
MINDBODY University (for MINDBODY clients)
April 13 - 16, 8 am to 6 pm
Cost: $595 by 2/28/10
Preparing for the PMA Certification Exam
Thursday, April 15, 9 am to 4 pm
Cost: $250 by 12/31/09
Peak Pilates Foundations
Thursday, April 15, 7 am to 1 pm
Cost: $295 by 12/31/09
Yamuna Foot Fitness Teacher Training
April 14 - 15,9 am to 6 pm
Cost: $695 by 12/31/09
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Sponsors
We'd like to welcome our newest
equipment sponsor, D & D Pilates from South America. For the past eight
years they have been servicing the Brazilian Pilates market with an objective
to produce a traditional line and new equipment with an exclusive design, like
Swing Pilates. They use noble wood of reforestation TECA (Tectona grandis) and
Lyptus (Eucalyptus grandis) with the highest standards. All parts are stainless
steel with systems to set for the best adjustment. Most importantly, the
equipment is completely manufactured by D & D Pilates, which creates a very
reliable partnership for you & your studio.
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Featured Sponsor - Peak Pilates
Peak
Pilates®, the leading choice of experienced Pilates professionals worldwide,
provides the complete Pilates solution, including innovative equipment designs,
expert consulting services and unparalleled instructor training. Well known in
the industry for its knowledgeable staff and high-quality equipment, Peak
incorporates the original designs of Joseph H. Pilates with technological
advances to enhance safety and performance. Committed to advancing the quality
of Pilates education available to health and fitness professionals worldwide,
Peak Pilates training programs preserve the integrity of the Pilates method
while making it accessible, affordable, progressive and user-friendly.
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