ped·a·go·gy
ˈpe-də-ˌgō-jē
: the art, science, or profession of teaching
Pilates Pedagogy
Learning something new can be fun. Deepening your knowledge in an area about which you are passionate can be rewarding. Doing either of these things in a beautiful, comfortable and intimate setting with world-class instruction, hands-on guidance, likeminded friends, and nutrient-dense meals prepared with love can be a dream come true. It was, in fact, my dream to create such a program for the international Pilates community. I am so happy I now get to invite you to Heirloom Springs, a farm in rural Virginia where nature, movement, mentoring, and more come together. I hope you will join me for a long weekend where honing your Pilates skills is only the beginning.
Reinventing ourselves and continuing to define who we want to be as teachers is an ongoing journey. Whether you have two years of experience or 20, continuing to redefine what’s important, keeping up with your education journey, and staying grounded in your body is what will give you the longevity needed to teach in the Pilates world.
Join us for a weekend filled with exploration, education, redefining skills, and taking a deep inward look on where we may have neglected ourselves and importantly, how to fill that void. Each attendee will have the opportunity to book a personal assessment (during free time) with follow up notes about what they can be working on to improve their personal practice, and how that might benefit their teaching going forward.
This is a retreat not a conference, so we will enjoy a weekend filled with camaraderie, farm to table for the soul, soaking in the forest, and all Mother Nature has to offer, while taking a much needed digital detox.
2024 Pedagogy Retreat Schedule: May 2nd - 5th
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2:00pm Arrival
2:30pm Farm Tour + Nourishing Yourself with Rachael Lieck Bryce
3:30pm Workshop #1 ‘From the Front Desk to the Reformer’ with Rachael Lieck Bryce
4:30pm Workshop #2 ‘Active Listening from the Forest to the Studio’ with Rachael Lieck Bryce
5:30pm Hike to Gazebo & Yoga with Grace Ranson
6:45pm Dinner and Drinks
9:00pm End of Day
Subject to change. Private Mentoring sessions will be available for booking before the start of the day and during free time. -
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Mat Class with Kristen Davis
10:30am Workshop #3 ‘Real Talk on Aging Populations: Predictors and Pilates Programming for Aging in Place’ with Kristen Davis
12:00pm Lunch + Farm Time
1:30pm Workshop#4 ‘Enhancing Your Teaching through Eve Gentry and Kathy Grant Lineage’ with Kristen Davis
3:45pm Optional Hike with Grace Ranson (and our goats Reese, Oreo & Buttercup!)
5:30pm Yoga Class with Grace Ranson
7:00pm Dinner
9:00pm End of Day
Subject to change. Private Mentoring sessions will be available for booking before the start of the day and during free time.
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8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Mat Class with Karen Sanzo
10:30am Workshop #5 ‘Joints, Angles, and Forces: An Anatomical Approach’ with Karen Sanzo
12:00pm Lunch + Farm Time
1:30pm Workshop #6 ‘The Articulate Teacher’ with Karen Sanzo
3:45pm Optional Hike
5:30pm Yoga Class with Grace Ranson
7:30pm Dinner at Belle View
9:00pm End of Day
Subject to change. Private Mentoring sessions will be available for booking before the start of the day and during free time.
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8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Mat Class with Grace Ranson
10:30am Workshop #7 ‘Owning and Operating a Pilates Business Round-Table Q & A’ with Rachael Lieck Bryce, Karen Sanzo, Kristen Davis, & Grace Ranson - Engage in a business roundtable on building, opening, operating, and potentially buying or selling a studio with a panel that has personally built, operated, and in some cases ultimately sold six combined studios.
12:00pm Lunch + Farm Time
1:00pm Depart
Subject to change. Private Mentoring sessions will be available for booking before the start of the day and during free time.
2024 Guest Presenters and Workshops
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Grace Ranson
NCPT PILATES AND YOGA INSTRUCTOR, WILDERNESS GUIDE
Grace began her yoga journey in 2002 obtaining her 200-hour Integral Yoga certification at Yogaville Ashram in Virginia. Then in 2005, she traveled to Coimbatore, India, to receive her 500-hour Integral Yoga certification. Additionally, Grace is certified in prenatal, postnatal, and labor yoga. -
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Karen Sanzo
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. -
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Kristen Davis
THE PILATES LAB CO-FOUNDER AND PILATES INSTRUCTOR
In 2005, while (somewhat miserably) pursuing a PhD in Chicago, Kristen Davis booked a lesson at the Pilates studio across the street from her apartment. It was love at first Hundred. By 2007, she'd started her comprehensive teacher training with Balanced Body Pilates. In 2009, she’d said good-bye to academia to teach Pilates full time. -
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Rachael Lieck Bryce
HEIRLOOM SPRINGS FOUNDER + TEACHER TRAINER + RETREAT GUIDE + ENTREPRENEUR
Rachael is an international educator in the Pilates community at large and has presented on topics ranging from pre and post-natal, athletes, business coaching, and a range of special conditions. As a teacher of teachers, she continues to teach for Alycea Ungaro’s Real Pilates, training the next generation of teachers.
