We are pleased to announce the publication of several books:
1) The first volume (of 9) of Jennifer Stacey's Peak Performance Pilates Movement Education Program Teaching Manuals called "Movement Perspectives™" available now in in English and French.
2) Movement Perspectives™ II The Client Edition of Movement Perspectives™. Building a foundation to understanding Pilates and movement.
3) Teaching the Reformer Repertoire will be available in September 2008.

A flyer is attached for "Movement Perspectives™" and for the 9 comprehensive teaching manuals. "Movement Perspectives™" is like having 8 books in one. It helps you develop a foundation from which to understand and teach Pilates and Movement. If you are interested in purchasing the Movement Perspectives™ books, please download and print out the attached order form and send to Peak Performance Pilates. You can also email Jennifer Stacey with any questions you may have: js@peakperformancepilates.com.

Testimonials:

Ron Fletcher (Master Elder Pilates Teacher):
"This is an awesome and wonderful piece of work Jennifer Stacey has produced." The best academic study of Joseph Pilates' body Contrology I have seen---She really shows and tells you what this work is about, the specificity, the depth and qualityóand the study and work required to become a teacher prepared to pass it on! This is not an "easy read" but invaluable to the serious studentóand great for the archives."

Jillian Hessel, Pilates Teacher, Author.
"Jennifer Stacey's 'Movement Perspectives Manual Volume I' is by far the most comprehensive treatment of Introductory Pilates that I have ever seen. It covers so much more than Joe's exercises: from how muscles work, to how to breathe, from how one might assess a client's posture, to examples of language imagery for teachers. Jennifer has thought of everything, and provided meticulous detail that should please even the most thoughtful Pilates student. She has worked tirelessly on this first volume, and I can't wait to see the next one!"

Marika Molnar, P.T.:
"Movement Perspectives™ is full of valuable information from a variety of disciplines that will be useful to Pilates teachers. I especially like the sections on Breathing and Preparing the Body. I would encourage anyone involved with movement to use this book."

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Workshops and classes taught by Jennifer M. Stacey, M.S.

Movement Perspectives™ workshop.
Saturday, September 13, 2 pm - 6 pm;
Sunday, September 14, 11 - 5 pm.
By Jennifer Stacey, M.S.

The workshops are open to the public. You are welcome to sign up for both of the workshops or for separate workshops. Movement Perspectives™ is the beginning of the Peak Performance Pilates Teachersí course. It reviews the content of the book Movement Perspectives™. Please email Jennifer Stacey if you are interested in signing up for the workshop(s) or are interested in attending the Teachersí course.

Movement Perspectives™ (condensed).
In this workshop, the participants will learn the following:
1) The principles of Pilates.
2) Pilates is a comprehensive system with proper sequencing, levels, order, and transitions.
3) The 11 cues or images that empower the body to immediately perform movements correctly.
4) The 16 basic movements of Pilates that the system is based upon.
5) Demystifying Pilates: the physiology and science of Pilates. The physiological and biomechanical explanation for why Pilates (when done properly) can be effective at re-patterning the body towards optimal biomechanical efficiency.
Anatomy of Breathing.
Pilates Kinesiology
Muscle physiology and how to apply the science to teaching while keeping the client in his/her kinesthetic body.
Biomechanics
Using imagery to ensure results.
7) Application to a basic Pilates Mat Class and Foam Roller work.

Movement Perspectives™ continued.
Application of Movement Perspectives™ to Pilates Mat and Apparatus work and other movement systems including skills inspired by M. Feldenkrais and Physio-Synthesis.

Jennifer Stacey, M.S.(Exercise Physiologist, Pilates teacher) and Dr. Chady F. Wonson DC., LAc., (Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed Acupuncturist and herbalist, certified traditional Naturopathy, certified nutrition consultant ) offer two scintillating workshops in September.

You can attend one day or both days (for a discounted price).

1. Principles of preventing and managing injuries, from a Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Naturopathic, Nutritional and Pilates' perspective.
Saturday, September 27, 2 pm - 6 pm.

2. Postural and Gait Analysis from a Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbs), Chiropractic, Naturopathic, Nutritional and Pilates' perspective.
Sunday September 28, 10 - 5.

We will review the factors of injuries: mechanics, structure, neural, meridian, emotional, nutritional, environmental, organ and lifestyle. We will review assessment of function, posture and range of motion. You will learn to design programs based upon the assessments. Learn to understand and evaluate the limits of a client (or yourself). Your goal is to balance the body and make it work more efficiently. You will have a deeper understanding of a variety of conditions and movement.
Learn how to design programs for those who may have the following problems: Sleep deprivation, stress, dehydration, a poor diet with an excess of sugar and dairy, etc
You will learn how to manage common problems in Pilates, through cuing and understanding the value of using acupressure points during movement.

The first of its kind, this workshop is unique in its integration of multiple disciplines.

It is fascinating material that will enhance your ability to read and take care of a client and yourself! These workshops are a launch pad for a series of workshops that will be incorporated into an educational course for health professionals, movement teachers, and those who want a deeper global understanding of the body and health.

Space is limited.

For more information email Jennifer Stacey at js@peakperformancepilates.com

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Upcoming Pilates' workshops, teacher's course and "client lessons" taught by Jennifer Stacey, M.S., in Paris, France at A-Lyne Centre de Formation/Ecole de Pilates Curtis-Oakes.

Paris, France
All workshops are open to the public. You are welcome to sign up for all of the workshops or for separate workshops. Workshops will be held November 19 - 25.

Friday - Sunday, November 21, 22, 23 Movement Perspectives™ (condensed).

Movement Perspectives™ (condensed).
In this workshop, the participants will learn the following:
1) The principles of Pilates.
2) Pilates is a comprehensive system with proper sequencing, levels, order, and transitions.
3) The 11 cues or images that empower the body to immediately perform movements correctly.
4) The 16 basic movements of Pilates that the system is based upon.
5) Demystifying Pilates: the physiology and science of Pilates. The physiological and biomechanical explanation for why Pilates (when done properly) can be effective at re-patterning the body towards optimal biomechanical efficiency.
Anatomy of Breathing.
Pilates Kinesiology
Muscle physiology and how to apply the science to teaching while keeping the client in his/her kinesthetic body.
Biomechanics
Using imagery to ensure results.
7) Application to a basic Pilates Mat Class and Foam Roller work.

Movement Perspectives™ continued.
Application of Movement Perspectives™ to Pilates Mat and Apparatus work and other movement systems including skills inspired by M. Feldenkrais and Physio-Synthesis.

November 23. 14:00 - 17:00 Integrating the principles of Chinese Medicine, Pilates and M. Feldenkrais; 1. Management and prevention of pain and injuries and, 2. Reach your Pilates and movement potential.

Further workshops for November/December, 2008 in Paris will be announced in the future.

Jennifer Stacey will be teaching the following:
Spine Corrector Classes, Chair Classes, Mat classes, Reformer Classes, Cadillac classes, Auxillary apparatus class (Toe Corrector, Foot Corrector, Ped-o-pole, Barrels), and Foam Roller Class. Jennifer is available to teach private and semi-private classes during the week by appointment. All classes can be scheduled by emailing A-Lyne Centre de Formation.

Discounts are available for those attending multiple workshops.

For information on registering for classes and workshops please contact:
Martine Curtis-Oakes:
Pilates Consultant, Instructor, and Author of "Perfect Pilates"
A-Lyne Centre de Formation
29 rue Notre Dame de Nazareth, 75003 Paris
09.54.11.91.38
Martine Curtis-Oakes (mcurtisoakes@yahoo.com)
http://www.pilatesfrance.com

Jennifer is available for teaching Pilates' Teacher's courses, seminars and workshops in the USA and worldwide.

Jennifer M. Stacey, M.S.
Peak Performance Pilates
126 Post Street, 3rd floor, San Francisco, California, 94108, USA
717 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, California, 94019, USA
415.392.9662 (SF), 650.726.1657 (HMB)
www.peakperformancepilates.com
js@peakperformancepilates.com

Other workshops:

Jennifer will be teaching other workshops in 2008 and 2009 in Germany, France, Italy, Finland, Spain and Australia.

TBD: Dr. Chady Wonson

1. Movement and Chinese Medicine
2. Womens Health

Jennifer is available for teaching Pilates Teachers' courses, seminars and workshops in the USA and worldwide.

Peak Performance Pilates Pilates Teacher's course.
Jennifer Stacey, M.S.

Jennifer Stacey, M.S will be offering a Teachers' course in 2008 in San Francisco. The course will start in early fall, 2008. Please email Jennifer Stacey if you are interested in enrolling in the course or attending any of the lectures as an auditor. All lectures are open to attendance on an hourly basis.

Movement Perspectives™ workshop.
Saturday, September 13, 2 pm - 6 pm;
Sunday, September 14, 11 - 5 pm.
By Jennifer Stacey, M.S.

The workshops are open to the public. You are welcome to sign up for both of the workshops or for separate workshops. Movement Perspectives™ is the beginning of the Peak Performance Pilates Teachersí course. It reviews the content of the book Movement Perspectives™. Please email Jennifer Stacey if you are interested in signing up for the workshop(s) or are interested in attending the Teachersí course.

Movement Perspectives™ (condensed).
In this workshop, the participants will learn the following:
1) The principles of Pilates.
2) Pilates is a comprehensive system with proper sequencing, levels, order, and transitions.
3) The 11 cues or images that empower the body to immediately perform movements correctly.
4) The 16 basic movements of Pilates that the system is based upon.
5) Demystifying Pilates: the physiology and science of Pilates. The physiological and biomechanical explanation for why Pilates (when done properly) can be effective at re-patterning the body towards optimal biomechanical efficiency.
Anatomy of Breathing.
Pilates Kinesiology
Muscle physiology and how to apply the science to teaching while keeping the client in his/her kinesthetic body.
Biomechanics
Using imagery to ensure results.
7) Application to a basic Pilates Mat Class and Foam Roller work.

Movement Perspectives™ continued.
Application of Movement Perspectives™ to Pilates Mat and Apparatus work and other movement systems including skills inspired by M. Feldenkrais and Physio-Synthesis.

The teachers' course is a comprehensive program that respects the work of Joe and Clara Pilates. The course is listed as "The most comprehensive course" in the Pilates Method Association.

In the course you learn to: teach, cue, modify and spot the classic Pilates exercises on all apparatus; program design - levels, sequencing, transitions, insights from 5 Master Teachers; concepts; business management.

The course is an internationally renown program to learn how to teach in a highly intelligent and kinesthetic manner.

The course requires: 150 hours of lecture, 200 hours of observation, 600 hours of assistant teaching and paid supervised teaching, and taking Pilates 2 times a week.

Prerequisites Experience in the following: Advanced Pilates in your body; movement teaching; being a mover (dancer, yoga, etc.); studies in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, physical rehabilitation.

It requires dedication, commitment and a respect for the system that Joseph Pilates designed.

The lectures are organized according to apparatus and level.

1. Pre-Pilates (prepares the body to do the Method more effectively)
Movement Perspectives and concepts
Historical context of Joseph and Clara Pilates and the Master teachers
Posture Assessment
Basic injury rehabilitation and prevention
Movements based on teachings of M. Feldenkrais
Dynamic Stabilization
Physio-Synthesis®
2. Beginning Cadillac
3. Pilates Mat
4. Reformer
5. Intermediate/advanced Cadillac
6. Chair
7. Spine Corrector (small barrel)
8. Ladder Barrel
9. Auxiliary apparatus (including Ped-o-pole)

Each lecture is divided into various subject:

a) Management: How to deal with clients, scheduling, pricing, what it takes to run a business.
b) Marketing: Advertising, publicity.
c) The language of teaching.
d) The "eye" and "focus" of teaching.
e) How to assist-hands on, how to spot without endangering your own body.

Each lecture is divided into Concepts of "how to teach".

a) An exercise - the mechanical, physiological and kinesiological principles behind the movement and its applications.
b) When and how to introduce an exercise. The levels on each apparatus. How to modify a movement for a client.
c) The order, modifications, transitions and sequencing and flow of exercises and why.
d) All of the exercises on all of the equipment and how it relates between each piece of apparatus.
e) How to develop a program for a client and how to customize and apply.
f) How to deal with special problems.
g) The versions of the various Master teachers
(Romana Kryzanowska, Kathy Grant, Ron Fletcher, Eve Gentry, Bruce King) will be presented to increase your understanding of the exercise, where it originated.

In addition the following subjects will be reviewed:

Practical and written Quizzes during the lectures. An entrance exam and final exam (written and practical) are required.