About This Workshop
The spine is naturally designed to flex, and many everyday movements—such as tying shoes, sitting, lifting, or reaching forward—depend on this essential motion. This workshop focuses on bridging common gaps in training by exploring how to progressively introduce spinal flexion in a safe and effective way.
Participants will focus on Pilates-based exercises and progressions to improve spinal articulation, trunk strength, and movement confidence while safely expanding the spine’s functional range.
“Improve spinal articulation, trunk strength, and movement confidence.”
Who Is This For?
- Physiotherapists integrating Pilates-based corrective strategies in their rehabilitation
- Pilates instructors looking to learn how to guide clients through step-by-step flexion progressions
- Movement professionals using Pilates equipment
Workshop Highlights
- Pilates-based exercises and progressions across apparatus and mat work
- Improving segmental spinal articulation and trunk control
- Breath integration and deep core activation during flexion
- Appropriate use of support, load, and exercise modifications
Group Booking information
- Email us the number of participants.
- Specify the number of reformers, mats, springboards, and other Pilates equipment available for the workshop.
- The number of participants can exceed the number of equipment stations.
- Indicate your preferred location if you would like the workshop presented in person.
- Specify if you would like the workshop to be delivered live via Zoom, making it accessible for teams in different locations.
- Groups larger than 6 participants are eligible for a discounted rate.
CEC Information
This workshop is NOT approved for Continuing Education Credits (CEC) but can be requested if necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Workshop Curriculum
This 2 hours workshop is structured across three focused learning blocks:
Session 1 — Beginning (30 minutes)
- Using gravity
- Control points and alignment
- Effective cueing
Session 2 — Intermediate progression (40 minutes)
- Using multiple pilates equipment as support
- Exercise progressions
- Partner cueing rounds with structured feedback
Session 3 — Advance progression (50 minutes)
- Building strength and control
- Loaded flexion using Pilates equipment
- Partner cueing rounds with structured feedback
- Q&A, mentorship discussion, and resource handout
Your Instructor
Natalia Rabin
Natalia Rabin is a highly skilled Pilates professional specializing in training fellow teachers. With over six years of experience collaborating with physiotherapy clinic, she has introduced Pilates-based movements to new physiotherapists and developed workshops to broaden the use of Pilates in physiotherapy. As a Clinical Pilates Educator, Natalia plays an essential role in providing valuable insights to create personalized Pilates exercise programs for clinic patients. She works closely with physiotherapy specialists and other rehabilitative professionals, integrating customized Pilates programs into a holistic, movement-based treatment plan for clients.
In addition to her Pilates expertise, Natalia is trained in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), which enhances her understanding of the diagnostic methods used by other healthcare professionals, including registered physiotherapists, osteopaths, and those who focus on movement-based assessments. Her long-term goal is to leverage her knowledge of body movement to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary program that promotes physical self-awareness addressing chronic imbalances and helping clients overcome pain, regain full mobility, and optimal physical function.
