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Independent Versus Dependent Learning
Jodie Lynch • September 24, 2020
Pilates is more than just excercise
There are 2 good reasons to become an independent client. The first reason is because that's what Joseph Pilates expected of clients learning his method of Pilates called "Contrology". A client was to learn their specific exercises and then join a group of clients in an open workout. Clients were not herded together to do the same exercises, waiting upon every word being spoon feed by an instructor. On the contrary, clients had to remember, engage, repeat, feel and listen to their bodies as they moved through their indivualised programs. The benefit for both teacher and student is, that the instructor is not repeating the set up, where the arms and legs go every class. More importantly, the instructor is watching how the client is moving and gives corrections that deepen the clients engagement to their core. The clients is thinking and feeling their body actively not passively waiting what to be told to do.
The second reason, is because research proves that when you take responsibility for your workouts and mentally engage with its content and method, you engage yourself more deeply and knowingly. Therefore, you are more likely to transfer the gains from your workouts into the rest of your active life.
For example, a client who comes in knowing what apparatus they want to work on, within their program and why, show that they understand what they are trying to do with the apparatus to create change. Furthermore, if you are 100% mind and body engaged you will experience the optimum flow state of a pursuit.
Inverloch Authentic Pilates is run as an Open Workout Studio; the way Joseph Pilates operated his New York Studio for 40years. New clients complete an Introduction Program of 6 x 30min Privates in 14 days. You first need to learn the exercises of your individualized program before you can start to think about 'how' you do the exercise correctly. To move from your core muscles, you first need to know where your arms and legs go, what shape your spine is in, and know how to set up your apparatus.
All Clients of Inverloch Authentic Pilates develop a regular practice of 2 to 5 classes per week. We will advise you on how many classes per week will get you the results you want taking into consideration the condition of your body or injury limitations.
Jodie Lynch
Dedicated to Joseph Pilates’ method originally called Contrology. I build strong independent clients with Open Studio workouts.
Small Group Classes available in studio and online Monday to Saturday. Private sessions available by appointment.
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