Last updated: Dec 19, 2008 |
Welcome to my Pilates website! My name is Bettina Muench. I'm a Pilates enthusiast and certified Pilates teacher. Through this website I'd like to share latest news, my ideas and thoughts. I'd love to hear your comments and feedback. Just send me an email. To schedule an appointment call 484-432-5329. |
Continuing Education, Workshops etc
. 2002: Joined the Pilates certification program at Body Precision Pilates Studia in Rosemont, PA. 2004: Oct - PMA Conference in New Orleans Anatomy Study group with Laura Chalfant 2005: May - Pilates On Tour (Philadelphia, PA) Nov - PMA Conference in Palm Springs , CA 2006: Mar - one week intensive at the Jersey Shore at East Coast Pilates Studio organized by The Pilates Center, Boulder , CO Sep - Workshop in Franklin Method on spine and pelvic Nov - Workshop with Cara Reeser on shoulder and hips Nov - Workshop in Franklin Method on breathing and feet 2007: Feb - Scoliosis workshop, Kane School New York City Mar - Psoas workshop, Kane School New York City May - Workshops with Cara Reeser in Denver, CO May - The Pilates Studio, Boulder, CO Sep - Scoliosis workshop, Bryn Mawr, PA Sep - started Eric Franklin Certification Program Oct- Workshop with Cara Reeser (Spine) Oct - Scoliosis II workshop , Bryn Mawr, PA Ongoing - monthly lessons at the Kane School NYC 2008: Jan - 2nd week Level 1 Eric Franklin Certification Program Feb - Teaching clinic with Kuan Hui Chew Feb - Psoas I workshop with Kuan Hui Chew Mar - Anatomy Trains workshop with Tom Myers in New York Mar - last week Eric Franklin Certification Program, Level 1 Certification May - Teaching Clinic with Kuan Hui Chew May - Psoas II workshop with Kuan Hui Chew Nov - Teaching Clinic with Kuan Hui Chew Nov - Sacroiliac Joint workshop Dec - 1st week Level 2 Eric Franklin Certification Program |
Bettina's Bio Just like Joseph Pilates, I grew up in Germany where I took up gymnastics and later dancing. In 1990 I co-founded a dance company with which I performed and for which I also choreographed. Successes included winning the South German Dance Championships, finishing second place in the German Cup for Show-Dance and finishing sixth in the World Championships. When my husband and I moved to the U.S. in 2001 I discovered Pilates, fell in love with this holistic exercise method and joined a certification program. I graduated from the highly acclaimed Body Precision Pilates Studio Teacher Certification Program in Rosemont, Pennsylvania. Director Beth Downey is certified through the nationally recognized Pilates Center of Boulder in Boulder, CO. I am a member of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). I teach at Main Line Pilates & Yoga in Paoli, PA and at La Maison Health Club in Wayne, PA. I live in Malvern, PA and Miami Beach, FL with my husband Uli and our dog Emma. |
Bettina's favorite Pilates links www.bodyprecision.com (Rosemont, PA) www.mainlinepilatesandyoga.com (Paoli, PA) www.clublamaison.com (Wayne, PA) www.pilatesaligned.com (Cara Reeser) www.franklinmethod.com (Eric Franklin) www.pilatesmethodealliance.org (Professional Association) www.pilates.com (Balanced Body Pilates) www.pilatesontour.com (Balanced Body University) www.eastcoastpilates.com (Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ) www.bodylogicpilates.com www.peakpilates.com (Advanced Pilates equipment) www.thepilatescenter.com (Boulder, CO) |
Bettina's Pilates |
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Bettina's favorite Pilates sources The absolute favorite: The Everything Pilates Book by Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segal The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence M. Elson Illustrated Essentials of Musculoskeletal anatomy by Sieg and Adams Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank H. Netter, M.D. Basic Biomechanics by Susan J. Hall Anatomy of Exercise by Blandine Calais-Germain and Andree Lamotte Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel Pelvic Power for men and women by Eric Franklin Taking Roots to Fly by Irene Dowd Return to Life by Joseph H. Pilates |
Bettina's Pilates classes Mainline Pilates and Yoga, Paoli On hold during my Miami Beach sabbatical Malvern , PA Flexible hours available for private and semi-private lessons with professional Peak Pilates equipment. To schedule an appointment call 484-432-5329 or email. Miami, FL Private Pilates sessions by appointment at Pilates Miami 3936 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33137 (Design District). To schedule an appointment call 484-432-5329 |
Joseph H. Pilates |
What is Pilates?* Pilates is a method of exercise developed by German-born Joseph Pilates. In 1926, Joseph and Clara Pilates brought their exercise system, originally called “Contrology”, to New York City. The Pilates method is a physical movement program designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. Pilates exercise focuses on postural symmetry, breath control, abdominal strength, spine, pelvis and shoulder stabilization, muscular flexibility, joint mobility and strengthening through the complete range of motion of all joints. Instead of isolating muscle groups, the whole body is trained, integrating the upper and lower extremities with the trunk. |
* cited from Pilates Method Alliance website www.pilatesmethodalliance.com |