Archive of Past Events
Jillian is very active in the Pilates community, giving workshops and teaching classes worldwide. If you would like to participate in one of her scheduled classes or workshops, please see her Calendar of Upcoming Events.
Recent Workshops with Jillian Hessel
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November 4-7, 2010
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A NEW VISIONThe 10th International Educational Conference of the Pilates Method Alliance®Long Beach Convention Center
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Watanabe Pilates Studio
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THE WONDERFUL WUNDA CHAIR WORKSHOPStudy with Jillian in an intimate setting...Maximum 12 students only! This new workshop with Jillian Hessel will focus on the Pilates Wunda Chair and the High (Electric) Chair exercises. Many people don't realize there is a complete, full-body, extremely versatile workout on the Wunda Chair. Both the Electric & Wunda Chair are unique because, unlike most of the Mat, Reformer, and Cadillac exercises, they integrate the Pilates concepts of trunk stabilization and spinal mobility into a vertical postural alignment. The Chairs also offer a myriad of alternative exercises for rehab, prenatal, and aging populations, as well as variety — and just plain fun! — for healthy clients wanting a change of pace. We will also cover the split pedal chair, and exercises using the handles, so be prepared to review what you already know, and learn some of Kathy Grant's and Carola Trier's special exercises created for dancers and special populations.
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Watanabe Pilates Studio
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ASYMMETRICAL EXERCISES
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
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This workshop will focus on exercises performed on the Wunda Chair, Ladder, and Step Barrels that have been modified specifically for clients with postural and muscular imbalances and/or scoliosis. We also will delve more deeply into the "hands-on" assistance and mental imagery necessary to help clients absorb and internalize the corrective adjustments. Jillian will begin the day with a 1½-hour Mat Class that serves as an "active review" of the Pre-Pilates Fundamentals. These Fundamentals are a vital foundation that needs to be reinforced in every session, with every client. However, they are even more important when teaching an out-of- balance, asymmetrical client to re-pattern and correct faulty muscle recruitment. Mat Class will provide all participants an opportunity to warm up, move, and integrate the corrective exercises into their own bodies. We will then progress onto the Apparatus, and spend the rest of the morning and afternoon sessions exploring the asymmetrical exercises, imagery and the one-on-one "hands-on" partnering techniques necessary to instruct clients with structural imbalances. |
Studio Pilates
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LEARNING FROM THREE MASTERSJoin Jillian in this unique workshop, where she will convey the teaching philosophies of her three greatest Pilates mentors: Kathy Grant, Carola Trier, and Ron Fletcher. She will begin the morning portion with a "souped-up" version of Carola Trier's Posture Analysis, and then move on to Pre-Pilates Fundamentals passed onto her by Kathy Grant. The morning session will wind up with a Mat Class based on a hybrid blend of Jillian's inheritance from all three Master Teachers. The afternoon session will focus on exercises and progressions from all three Master Teachers on the Universal Reformer, with a liberal sprinkling of modern updates and modifications added on by Jillian herself. Come join the fun!
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Soulistic Studio & Spa
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Postural Analysis, B.E.A.M. Fundamentals & Matwork with Jillian HesselCarola Trier always started her clients off with a Postural Analysis. Jillian will inspire you to carry on this time-honored tradition by having the workshop participants perform a detailed postural analysis on one another! She will then introduce her B.E.A.M. (Breathe, Energize, Align & Move) Fundamentals on the Mat, including Breathing Practice. The last section of the workshop will be a Classic Mat class, including modern updates and modifications to the exercises, so that students learn to work out at their own pace in a mixed-level class. For those who might be interested, or who cannot make the workshop, Jillian will also be available at Soulistic earlier in the day (11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.) to teach a few private and/or semi-private classes. This is an ideal opportunity to work directly with Jillian if you plan on being in Chicago for the upcoming Pilates on Tour conference (see below)! |
Bringing You the Finest Pilates Instructors Chicago, Illinois
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PILATES ON TOUR — CHICAGOChicago Marriott SouthWest at Burr Ridge
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Denver, Colorado
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PILATES ON TOUR — DENVERThe Westin Westminster
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Watanabe Pilates Studio
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ASYMMETRICAL EXERCISES
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
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This workshop will focus on exercises performed on the Cadillac that have been modified specifically for clients with postural and muscular imbalances and/or scoliosis. We will also delve more deeply into the "hands on" assistance and mental imagery necessary to help clients absorb and internalize the corrective adjustments. We will start with a 1½-hour Mat Class that will also serve as an "active review" of the Pilates Fundamentals. Mat Class will provide all participants an opportunity to warm up, move, and integrate the corrective exercises into their own bodies. We will then progress onto the Cadillac, and spend the rest of the morning & afternoon sessions exploring the exercises, the imagery, and the one-on-one "hands on" partnering techniques. |
Bodyline Pilates Studio
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FOUR SPECIAL MAT CLASSES FOR
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