Independent Versus Dependent Learning
Jodie • September 13, 2020
Why Independent Learning?
There are 2 good reasons to become an independent client. The first reason is because that's what Joseph Pilates expected of clients learning his method of Pilates called "Contrology".
A client was to learn their specific exercises and then join a group of clients in an open workout. Clients were not herded together to do the same exercises, waiting upon every word being spoon feed by an instructor. On the contrary, clients had to remember, engage, repeat, feel and listen to their bodies as they moved through their indivualised programs. The benefit for both teacher and student is, that the instructor is not repeating the set up, where the arms and legs go every class. More importantly, the instructor is watching how the client is moving and gives corrections that deepen the clients engagement to their core. The clients is thinking and feeling their body actively not passively waiting what to be told to do.
The second reason, is because research proves that when you take responsibility for your workouts and mentally engage with its content and method, you engage yourself more deeply and knowingly. Therefore, you are more likely to transfer the gains from your workouts into the rest of your active life.
For example, a client who comes in knowing what apparatus they want to work on, within their program and why, show that they understand what they are trying to do with the apparatus to create change. Furthermore, if you are 100% mind and body engaged you will experience the optimum flow state of a pursuit.
Studio Culture
Inverloch Authentic Pilates is run as an Open Workout Studio; the way Joseph Pilates operated his New York Studio for 40years. New clients complete an Introduction Program of 6 x 30min Privates in 14 days. You first need to learn the exercises of your individualized program before you can start to think about 'how' you do the exercise correctly. To move from your core muscles, you first need to know where your arms and legs go, what shape your spine is in, and know how to set up your apparatus.
All Clients of Inverloch Authentic Pilates develop a regular practice of 2 to 5 classes per week. We will advise you on how many classes per week will get you the results you want taking into consideration the condition of your body or injury limitations.
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May I offer my personal experience of what Contrology (Authentic Pilates) give me last year.
Reflecting on the year that was 2020 and how I managed the restrictions and limitations brought upon us all, essentially to keep us healthy and strong in a pandemic.
Simply put, I increased my Pilates practice. I became more centred, stronger, more open in my body and mind, whist observing so many people who were contracting under the pressure, the changes, the fear of lost security.
My Pilates was a handrail that kept me steady, a mindful, focused practice that drew me deeper into myself whilst remaining ever present and in relationship to the environment I was living in. I watched myself deepen into this practice and allowed it to change my body and my mind to a stronger and more centred place. Doing the method 5 times per week showed me how this practice of Pilates is meant to reconnect you in a powerful strong body, with a clear sharp mind, developing an ease and grace that allows joy to flow.
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To understand the importance of the right equipment for Classical Pilates, you first need to know that Joseph referred to his equipment as Apparatus and not machines. The point being that you are to work the apparatus, where as machines are designed to do the work for you. You need to develop a relationship with the apparatus, by this I mean connect with it physically, not just hold it or stand on it, but rather for example, ground into it, reach into it, draw away from it. The apparatus supports the body whilst giving us feedback to deepen into our core.
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