Len Palombi, Guest Instructor September 14-15, 2018

Len is a classically trained Pilates instructor, qualified on all apparatus. He completed his initial training in 2012, through The Village Pilates Studio in Forest Park, IL, under the direction of Master Instructor Regan Zubak and is certified by the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). Len has also completed the Polestar® Pilates Comprehensive Training Program and holds additional teaching certificates.*

Len is experienced in working with older adults. Having completed his training at age 60, he is able to draw on his own experience with the method to make Pilates accessible regardless of age or level of fitness. His mission is to change lives through positive movement experience.

Read Len’s story – and why he decided to become a Pilates Instructor at age 60 here! 

Len will be teaching two classes, and private sessions when he visits Rivercity Pilates in September.    

Restorative Mat Class Saturday September 15th at 8 am

The class begins standing with breathing and spinal movement. Students move to the mat for a full body stretch and warm up using various props. From here we move into a basic set of classical mat exercises using slow and controlled movement to provide a restorative workout.  Modifications will be used to accommodate physical limitations and make the exercises accessible. The class ends with standing balance and breath work. This class is appropriate for all levels and is ideal for new students, older adults looking for a beneficial but lower intensity workout and students looking to recover between higher intensity workouts.

Conquering Your Shoulders Workshop  September 15th 11 am (uses 2 class credits or you can drop in for $36)

Mobility and strength in your shoulders is important to being able to move well in life. This workshop will explore basic shoulder anatomy and  movement and then teach you how you can use specific exercises to increase your mobility and gain strength.  We will specifically go over exercises to counter the effects of poor posture (tight rounded forward shoulders, forward head position, and tension in the neck). You’ll walk away with a better understanding of how your shoulders work and what you can do to help them work better and feel better!  This class is appropriate for Pilates students as well as movement teachers!

Watch these testimonials from Len’s last Restorative Pilates class at Rivercity Pilates!