PILATES UNLIMITED FOUNDER

KAREN SANZO, P.T., Pilates instructor, and teacher trainer. Karen is internationally recognized for her innovative approaches to the Pilates method. Her comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics and years of experience as a master teacher have shaped wellness programs across the nation.

Karen conducts Pilates certification workshops all over the U.S., teaching teachers how to demystify Pilates, making it accessible to everyone. Her highly effective method of working with beginners, communicating with precision, and demonstrating the fundamentals of movement are invaluable lessons for every Pilates instructor.

 Karen’s passion for Pilates is truly inspiring. She makes you want to become a part of it all. More than exercises, Karen’s emphasis on purpose, technique, and flow will facilitate learners at any level.

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Workshop 1: Joints, Angles, and Forces:  An Anatomical Approach

In this interactive workshop we will have the opportunity to experience the many forces that can challenge joints and challenge the spine throughout the Pilates repertoire.

An experienced teacher understands the purpose and function of movement patterns, how to program these movements on the various apparatus and how they relate to daily life.

Understanding why we may choose exercises, and which position we put the body in, will make or programming limitless.  In our second hour we will tackle a few case studies highlighting areas where these findings can be different in different bodies.

 This workshop will help you create programs that are built on the relationships within the body; from the feet to the head. All parts of the relationship are important: mobility, stability, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Workshop 2: The Articulate Teacher

Bodies talk. You listen. That means actively noticing the body in front of you, digging deep into your intuitive knowledge and years of experience to utilize the Pilates repertoire in a creative way.

We’ll explore techniques that go beyond elementary cueing, emphasizing clear connection over perfect performance. Your true value as a teacher is in helping clients tune into their bodies, learn how the parts relate to each other, and work with their limitations and strengths in this moment.