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Imogen's Teaching Experience & Qualifications

My career in the fitness industry began in 1997 teaching group exercise classes in leisure centres and health clubs.  I taught aerobics, body conditioning, step aerobics, pre/postnatal exercise, stability ball and aqua aerobics classes. 

My Pilates journey began in 2002 when I trained with Modern Pilates to teach Mat Work. I later went on to qualify with Body Control® to teach Mat Work (2006) and The Pilates Reformer (2010).  I am also a qualified Ballet Barre and Yoga teacher.   

I believe there is no substitute for experience, I continually learn through the clients I teach and my education is ongoing. My training and qualifications is as follows:

 Studio Equipment Qualifications & Training (2010-2015)
  • Reformer Basics & Intermediate 
  • Reformer Advanced
  • The Cadillac Basic
  • The Cadillac Intermediate
  • The Chair Basic & Intermediate
  • The Chair Advanced
  • The Ladder Barrel Intermediate & advanced
  • Cardio Pilates on The Reformer
 Mat Work Qualifications & Training (2002 - 2009)
  • Modern Pilates Mat Work Stage 1 and 2
  • Modern Pilates Advanced Practitioner Stage 3
  • Body Control® Level 3 Matwork
  • Body Control® Intermediate Matwork
  • Body Control® Advanced Matwork
 Specialist Courses (2004 - 2022)
  • Pelvic Floor - Body Control
  • Healthy Necks - Body Control
  • The Psoas (Hip Flexor) - Body Control
  • Pilates for the Older Person - Body Control
  • Pre and Post Natal Pilates - Modern Pilates & Body Control
  • Standing Pilates - Body Control
  • The Franklin method for Neck, Abs, Feet and Spine - Franklin Method
  • Pilates in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation - Body Control
  • Pilates for Runners - APPI
  • Pilates for Cyclists - APPI
  • Pilates for Osteoporosis - APPI
  • Level 4 Reps, Exercise for the Management of Lower Back Pain - Premier Training
  • Anatomy and Fascial Movement studies with Natural Bodies (2016 – 2017)
  • Shoulder Rehabilitation - APPI
  • Pre & Post Hip Operation - Body Control
  • Pelvic Power for Core Integration, Franklin Method™ - Polestar Pilates
  • Relax your Neck, Liberate your Shoulders, Franklin Method™ - Polestar Pilates
  • Advanced Gait - The Lower Extremity - Polestar
  • Pilates for Spinal Surgery - APPI
  • Pilates for Rotational Sports - Polestar Pilates
  • Menopause Awareness for Pilates Teachers - Polestar Pilates
  • Adore your Pelvic Floor Awareness Training 
  • Breath Work - Polestar Pilates
Small Equipment (2006 - 2010)
  • The Foam Roller
  • Pilates and The Band
  • Small Ball & Toning Circle
  • Pilates on the Ball
Ballet Barre Qualifications
  • Xtend Barre (2013)
  • Barre Concept (2014)

Yoga Diploma

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga

In August 2021 I attained the YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga.   With the future uncertain during the pandemic and lockdowns becoming the norm,  I decided it was a good time to further my education.  Attending a Yoga teacher training programme had been on my bucket list and 2021 seemed a good time to do it.

There are many positions that feature in both Pilates and Yoga classes.   Both disciplines can complement each other.  I use my knowledge of Yoga to enhance my Pilates classes.

 

Fitness Training in Group Exercise, YMCA (1994 - 2007) 
  • RSA Exercise to Music
  • Aqua Exercise to Music
  • Pre/postnatal Fitness Programme Design
  • Stability Ball Training Level 1 & 2
  • Exercise adaptions for the Older Client
  • Step Exercise to Music