Good neck posture starts with proper ribcage alignment. The ribcage plays a crucial role in movement and posture, as it connects to the neck and shoulders through muscles, ligaments, and nerves. When misaligned, it can lead to shoulder, neck, and back pain.

This workshop focuses on restoring ribcage alignment, allowing the head to return to a neutral position, the shoulders to open, and the arms to relax. Using Yamuna Body Rolling techniques, we’ll systematically release tension, elongate muscles from origin to insertion, and promote a more balanced posture. Experience deeper, more effective stretching and leave feeling lighter, taller, and more aligned!

One Island South
Sunday 2 March | 10am- 1pm, 2pm- 5pm
Joe’s Reformer

Monday 3 March | 2pm- 5pm
Joe’s Got Your Back, Hips and Legs

These workshops will unpack Joseph Pilates’ complete, original Reformer sequence, delving deeper into series including Rowing, the Long Stretch, Long Box and more,
to understand the logic trail behind how he constructed the work. Uncover the original approach to arm and back work, glute activation and even the head and neck, as
integrated into every exercise. This promises to be a transformative day, following the trail of Mr Pilates’ thinking. Suitable for all Pilates instructors and experienced clients.

About Javier Velazquez: Javier has been doing Pilates for over 39 years. He has practiced under many trainers and following different approaches, from the classical styles to the contemporary ones, before they were called that way. Javier did his teacher training as a protégé of Romana Kryzanowska, and apart from Romana, he has also sought the knowledge of the original students of Joseph Pilates like Mathilde Klein, Mary Bowen, and Sari Mejia. Since 2004 he has been researching the methodology, the equipment and the exercises and has been teaching it fully since. Along with Pilates, Javier had a dancing career. He was a graduate of the Royal Ballet School and London Studio Center and danced with the companies Kol-u-Demama (Israel), The Israel Ballet and Scapino Ballet Rotterdam as a soloist/principal.

Classical Pilates is considered to be Pilates practice in its truest form. Joseph Pilates designed a number of ingenious pieces of equipment to work in conjunction with the Reformer and Mat, including the Wunda Chair, Cadillac/Tower Unit, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector. These apparatus challenge balance and stability, build strength, correct posture, and open the hips and shoulders. Learn the foundational exercises on these amazing pieces, and feel the full benefits of the Classical Pilates system. Completion of this course will enable participants to enroll in Beg/Level I Trios.

No prior experience required
Capacity : 3 participants

Our 6-week Introduction to Classical Reformer course is designed to guide complete beginners through the foundational concepts of Classical Pilates, focusing on essential Reformer and Mat exercises.

This course empowers practitioners to practice efficiently and accurately in a group setting, with exercises that support core activation, effective breathing, spinal mechanics, and postural awareness.

Conducted in a small group setting, each participant receives individual attention to ensure a solid Pilates foundation and proper technique.

This specialized program targets core stability, spinal flexibility and postural awareness to help alleviate symptoms of scoliosis and improve overall function.

This course will focus on the shoulder girdle and pelvic floor- two key areas that significantly impact spinal mechanics, with close attention to spinal alignment, shoulder positioning and pelvic floor engagement. Proper form and personalized modifications which are key to safely challenge the body and manage scoliosis symptoms will be closely guided throughout the course.

Ideal for those seeking effective management of scoliosis in a supportive environment. No prior experience required.

No prior experience needed
Capacity: 3 participants