Mat Classes
A Mat class is designed to use the body's own opposition to correct muscular imbalances caused by everyday life and its repetitive patterns. There are a variety of classes from which to choose. We can challenge the advanced student and provide the beginner with a solid foundation.

Class Schedule (PDF):  August Schedule  |  September Schedule

Continuing Education
Bodies in Balance offers continuing education workshops for Pilates teachers, students, and other movement professionals. Among the teachers we have hosted:

• Deborah Lessen of the Greene Street Studio (Pilates)
• Sheri Betz of Therapilates (Pilates for osteoporosis)
• Pat Guyton of Pat Guyton Pilates and Pilates Conservatory™ (Pilates on the spine corrector)
• Phoebe Higgins (Pilates for Kids, Pilates on the Wunda chair, and advancing your mat clients)
• Halle Clarke of Mongoose Bodyworks and Balanced Body University (repatterning the hip joint)
• Rebekah Rotstein of Incorporating Movement (Osteoporosis in Depth: Recommendations and New Perspectives)
• Michele Larsson of Core Dynamics (The work of Eve Gentry; scoliosis)

Massage Rhythms
Bodies in Balance is also home to Massage Rhythms, massage therapy with Doris King.
To find out more, call Doris directly at (973) 443-0096.

Workshops

Join Pat Guyton for a weekend of Pilates and functional movement training

Saturday, May 15th

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Franklin Method® Pelvic Power

Explore imagery and anatomy to enhance your understanding of the shoulder girdle and the relationship to the neck. Learn how to use positive cues build strength and flexibility without tension. This workshop is valuable for anyone who would like to experience relief from work related stress. Everyone can benefit from this experience. You will have fun and you will have tools to take home.

Franklin Method® set of orange balls are included in the price of the workshop.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Progressing Forward:The Pelvis and Pilates

In the afternoon, you will refresh your knowledge of the pelvis and
examine how we can integrate this information into a practical
teaching session or class. This workshop will include examples of
• The Pelvis within the Mat Work
• The Pelvis within the Reformer Work

Sunday, May 16th

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Franklin Method® Liberate Your Shoulders and Release Your Neck

Explore imagery and anatomy to enhance your understanding of the shoulder girdle and the relationship to the neck. Learn how to use positive cues build strength and flexibility without tension. This workshop is valuable for anyone who would like to experience relief from work related stress. Everyone can benefit from this experience. You will have fun and you will have tools to take home.

Franklin Method® set of orange balls are included in the price of the workshop.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Progressing Forward:The Shoulder Girdle and Pilates

In this workshop you will gain a better understanding of how the shoulder girdle functions within Pilates exercise. You will explore how the shoulder girdle adapts functionally to the changing spinal mechanics in exercises. This workshop will include examples of:
• The Shoulder Girdle within the Cadillac Work
• The Shoulder Girdle within the Reformer Work
• Stretch Out Strap ® work for Shoulder Girdle to prepare for equipment work

Where and When

Dates: Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16th

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location:
Bodies in Balance
21 Cook Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
www.bodiesinbalancenj.com
(973) 360-1000

Cost:
$425 for both days
($25 off if you register by April 16th)
$225 for one day

Pat Guyton is the owner of Pat Guyton Pilates, Inc and founder of the Pilates Conservatory, a comprehensive Pilates training program. Pat has been teaching Pilates for over 23 years in Boulder, Colorado and has presented at both national and international venues. She has studied with four of the first generation teachers-- Bruce King, Kathy Grant, Mary Bowen, and Ron Fletcher. Pat has also served on the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Board of Directors since 2002 and is a PMA CEC provider.