Tools of the Trade: Integrating the Cadillac & Barrels with Katie Yip

Join Katie Yip for a two-day workshop exploring how classical Pilates apparatus can support individualized programming and expand teaching possibilities.

Workshop Schedule

Friday, June 19 — Cadillac Focus

12:00–12:45 PM — Mat Class (included with workshop registration)

1:00–3:45 PM — Cadillac Workshop

Focus on the Cadillac with special attention to the Roll-Down Bar and Push-Through Bar.

Saturday, June 20 — Barrel Work

11:00–11:45 AM — Mat Class (included with workshop registration)

12:00 AM–2:45 PM — Barrels Workshop

Focus on the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Small Barrel.

Two-day and single-day passes are available. Mat classes are included with workshop registration. NO REFUNDS AFTER PURCHASE.

Workshop Overview

The auxiliary apparatus in the Pilates system are designed to provide joint support, enhance proprioception, build strength, and promote smooth, controlled movement — all with the goal of making Matwork more accessible and achievable. Drawing from the principle that structure determines function, we can develop guidelines for exercise selection by examining how an apparatus’s design supports the specific purpose of an exercise. This approach helps us determine which populations each apparatus–exercise pairing best serve, and how they integrate into the broader Pilates methodology.

In this interactive workshop, you will review, refine, and learn fundamental exercises on a variety of equipment, and explore how each can support an individual’s unique needs. These workshops emphasize active participation, with each student teaching, practicing, and observing exercises on a variety of bodies. We will also cover hands-on cueing and principles of alignment and body placement.

By the end of the weekend, you will walk away with an expanded exercise repertoire and a clear approach to applying the right tools to the right people, maximizing the impact of the Pilates system for every client.

Come ready to move, learn, connect, and leave feeling more confident and inspired in your teaching.

Parking

Parking in the area can occasionally be limited, so please allow a few extra minutes before the workshop to find parking and get settled. You may park in the front of the building or in the back of the building, and additional metered parking is available nearby.

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