Classical Pilates Workshops

Online + In Person workouts for teachers and advanced practitioners.

Advanced Reformer
Feb
1

Advanced Reformer

ADVANCED (uber advanced long order) REFORMER
Rooted & Wild ONLINE workshop

2 hour workout + workshopping deep diving

Let’s do the full Advanced Reformer practice - this means Second Long Box, Mermaid and Star, all the Splits, you’ll do it all (or do the building blocks to build it all!)!

Rooted & Wild from solid, strong fundamentals into advanced - get a little wild while owning your form.

ONLINE workshop + full workout.
Saturday February 1st 11:00am-1pm
BOOK it for LIVE or the recording, both here!

you will be provided the recording of this workshop for you to keep indefinitely

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Extensions - Online Workshop
Feb
15

Extensions - Online Workshop

Finding EXTENSION using the whole system

Rooted & Wild ONLINE workshop

Rooted and Wild workshops are designed to progress from Basic form focused movements into the very advanced and wild and playful.

online 2 hour workshop - book it for LIVE and/or the RECORDING
Saturday February 15th, 10:00am - 12:00pm EST


This two hour Rooted & Wild we will build extensions. In Classical Pilates much of our spine extension is about making space and opening in the upper spine, which means opening the chest! Back bends safely with the core connected. Building from the ROOTS like Chest Expansion into the WILD like Breaststroke/Grasshopper/Scorpion.

We will use the Arm Chair, Spine Corrector and Cadillac/Wall Unit primarily.
You can observe or participate with whatever apparatus you have access to.

ENROLL NOW!
You will be provided full recording for this class afterwards, to keep indefinitely.

Email me for now if you have questions/asks - especially around apparatus as we can be creative with what you have!

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Authentic Pilates Mexico
Mar
6
to Mar 9

Authentic Pilates Mexico

Authentic Pilates Mexico

The premier Classical Pilates Teacher Training Program in Mexico is hosted by Nora Garcia at Authentic Pilates Mexico.

Brooke is now working both online and in person as a Teacher Trainer to this elite program. Training students in online group apprentice meetings, private 1:1 sessions, and traveling to Mexico City to teach the System Seminars.

The Advanced Module will be held this March at Nora’s studio. Four full days, March 6/7/8/9.

If you have any interest in attending as well, email Nora and inquire further.

It will be a small group and an intimate weekend focused on training the students in the program on the full Advanced system in Nora’s fully equipped studio. And if you’re a steady student of Brooke’s and looking for a deep dive back into the Advanced system and an adventure to a beautiful part of Mexico City, find out more!

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Porto, Portugal - Workshop
Mar
29
to Mar 30

Porto, Portugal - Workshop

NEW date for Portugal workshop!

Ana Dores hosting at her Classical Pilates Studio near Porto, Portugal.
Contact to enroll via email at
anadores73@gmail.com

In this workshop, we will address the topic of Pilates for athletes, as more and more athletes from different sports seek Pilates as a complement to their activity. We will highlight how Pilates principles can improve athletic performance, increase flexibility, and prevent injuries. Participants will learn specific techniques to meet athletes' needs, gaining a deep understanding and practical tools to apply in their training. There will be opportunities to clarify doubts, practice exercises, and learn the best "hands-on" tips for exercises. This is a unique opportunity to meet a teacher like Brooke, with her excellent knowledge of working with elite athletes. For the first time in Europe, we are pleased to invite you to join this group of teachers in a unique workshop.

For registrations and more information, contact us via email at anadores73@gmail.com
Ana Dores hosting at her Classical Pilates Studio near Porto, Portugal.

Or through social media messaging at Feel Pilates Studio

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Read Brooke's interview with Gratz (official Gratz page) as well as on the Coreself website and to follow her Instagram page for more complete information about her work.

Brooke is a certified Pilates instructor, having completed her training with Dorothee VandeWalle in Seattle in 2003. Additionally, she has experience as an acupuncturist, bringing a holistic perspective to her Pilates practice. Her training includes a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, and Pilates training techniques, combined with her understanding of Chinese medicine and Daoist philosophy. Her diverse experience includes training elite athletes as well as students seeking to overcome pain and limitations and maintain a healthy physical activity. Brooke offers a unique perspective on Pilates, emphasizing the importance of mind-body connection. Participants can expect to leave this workshop with unique knowledge, ready to incorporate into their daily work with their students, whether athletes or simply students seeking overall physical well-being, physically stronger but also more mindful and balanced in their practice. Get ready for two days of practice with Brooke at our next workshop! Reserve your spot.

📅 Date: March 29th and 30th

⏰ Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

📍 Location: Feelpilates Studio

Alberto Pinheiro Torres Street, 279, Póvoa

de Varzim

Limited spots available!

📅 Date: March 27th and 28th

Private or duo classes

⏰ Time: 2pm-6pm Thursday and 9am-1pm Friday

📍 Location: Feelpilates Studio

Alberto Pinheiro Torres Street, 279, Póvoa de Varzim

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Teachers Talk
May
19

Teachers Talk

Morning movement, teachers gather to talk about work, life, clients, business, personal practice and growth!

Bring client case studies and deep questions for all of our learning and sharing!

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Movement Heals
May
18

Movement Heals

Moving qi for healing pain, best health, stress relief, whole body mind and spirit care.

Learn about Chinese Medicine at home modalities you can take with you - cupping and gua sha and essential oils. Education and community treatment.

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Swan & Horse - Whole Studio
Feb
3

Swan & Horse - Whole Studio

Let's deep dive into the actions of Swan (all the extension) and Horse (all the flexion) in building an advanced practice. We will use the entire studio and all the classical Pilates apparatus - reformers, barrels, chairs and wall unit/cadillac.

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Studio Advanced Workout
Feb
2

Studio Advanced Workout

Advanced whole studio workout. Following the order of the Advanced Reformer you'll be led in a workout & (also self-lead) around the whole studio. This will be a good time of working hard and playing harder :)

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HIGH CHAIR ~ Rooted & Wild
May
26

HIGH CHAIR ~ Rooted & Wild

HIGH CHAIR aka ELECTRIC CHAIR : Rooted & Wild from solid, strong fundamentals into advanced - get a little wild while owning your form.

ONLINE workshop + full workout**

REGISTER HERE $60 for 2 hrs

**IF you cannot make it to the live, but want to buy the recording of the workshop, enroll now with code ‘anytime’ for 20% discount

Rooted : classical Pilates, form focused, connect to the essence of the movement, understand the method as applies to the whole body, the whole practice, your whole self, and rooting/grounding into the moment and the movement.

Wild : playful, fun, curious, creative and fresh. presence leading to play and tapping into deep potential and wild possibility, space to ask all the questions, try new variations, and continue loving your practice.


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ARM  CHAIR ~ Rooted & Wild
Apr
29

ARM CHAIR ~ Rooted & Wild

ARM CHAIR : Rooted & Wild from solid, strong fundamentals into advanced - get a little wild while owning your form.

ONLINE workshop + full workout.

For teachers and proficient students! Get ready to work and play.

REGISTER HERE $60 for 2 hrs

Rooted : classical Pilates, form focused, connect to the essence of the movement, understand the method as applies to the whole body, the whole practice, your whole self, and rooting/grounding into the moment and the movement.

Wild : playful, fun, curious, creative and fresh. presence leading to play and tapping into deep potential and wild possibility, space to ask all the questions, try new variations, and continue loving your practice.


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WUNDA CHAIR ~ Rooted & Wild
Mar
4

WUNDA CHAIR ~ Rooted & Wild

WUNDA CHAIR : Rooted & Wild from solid, strong fundamentals into advanced - get a little wild while owning your form.

ONLINE workshop + full workout.

For teachers and proficient students! Get ready to work and play.

Play with variations and spring settings to freshen up your workout, your teaching, your connection with the Wunda chair!

REGISTER HERE $60 for 2 hrs

Rooted : classical Pilates, form focused, connect to the essence of the movement, understand the method as applies to the whole body, the whole practice, your whole self, and rooting/grounding into the moment and the movement.

Wild : playful, fun, curious, creative and fresh. presence leading to play and tapping into deep potential and wild possibility, space to ask all the questions, try new variations, and continue loving your practice.


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REFORMER ~ Rooted & Wild
Jan
21

REFORMER ~ Rooted & Wild

REFORMER : Rooted & Wild from intermediate into advanced - get a little wild while owning your form.

Building into advanced reformer flow is possible from solid, rooted, deep core connection… then it gets wild and upside down!
ONLINE workshop + full workout.

For teachers and proficient students! Get ready to work and play.

Specifically look to find the gems in the Long Stretch Series to build Snake/Twist and Swan/Horse, discover why I’m crazy in love with the Rowing Series, and find lift in Balance Control through Short & Long Spine.

REGISTER HERE $65 for 2 hrs 30 min

Rooted : classical Pilates, form focused, connect to the essence of the movement, understand the method as applies to the whole body, the whole practice, your whole self, and rooting/grounding into the moment and the movement.

Wild : playful, fun, curious, creative and fresh. presence leading to play and tapping into deep potential and wild possibility, space to ask all the questions, try new variations, and continue loving your practice.


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Ladder Barrel ~ Rooted and Wild!
Dec
3

Ladder Barrel ~ Rooted and Wild!

LADDER BARREL : Rooted & Wild from basics into advanced. The ladder barrel levels up the flexibility of the spine and deep core connection. ONLINE workshop + full workout. For teachers and students! Get ready to work and play.

Rooted : classical Pilates, form focused, connect to the essence of the movement, understand the method as applies to the whole body, the whole practice, your whole self, and rooting/grounding into the moment and the movement.

Wild : playful, fun, curious, creative and fresh. presence leading to play and tapping into deep potential and wild possibility, space to ask all the questions, try new variations, and continue loving your practice.

REGISTER HERE
$50 for 2 hrs 15 min

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Advanced Workshop
May
13
to May 15

Advanced Workshop

BREASTSTROKE & GRASSHOPPER

Friday May 13 - 2pm-5pm - Fire Friday - Advanced MAT workout + FIRE CUPPING
Advanced Mat workout 2-4pm, Cupping + Gua Sha 4-5pm.
Receive fire cups in a community acupuncture type setting plus learn how to gua sha scrape for creating movement, clearing pain, accelerating recovery, boosting qi, and finding harmony in the whole system.

Saturday May 14 - 10:30am -1pm / 2:30pm-5:30pm - Owning BREASTSTROKE + GRASSHOPPER as you advance your reformer & use entire studio apparatus to find these fun, powerful, connected, expansive exercises in your body and your growing practice! Learn also the building blocks to teach these exercises to clients and progress them on your own.

Sunday May 15 - 9:00am - 1pm - Building Big Moves in the body.
Use all the apparatus to get upside down, find big extension, activate the backside so that Breast Stroke and Grasshopper actions are possible every where in the studio (and for everyone!).

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