AFAA Yoga and Pilates on the Ball Training

Expand your knowledge and explore new exercises by adding a large stability ball and a small Pilates ball to your Yoga and Pilates fusion workouts. In this online course, you will learn techniques to increase strength, flexibility and muscle tone with a focus on improving posture, proprioception and functional strength.

The course includes:

• Online course materials
• Online supporting videos
• FAQ
• Final online exam

Course Content:

This online video workshop will expand your knowledge and explore new exercises by adding a large stability ball and a small Pilates ball to your yoga and Pilates fusion classes and personal training sessions. Learn new techniques to increase strength, flexibility and muscle tone with an aim to improve posture, proprioception and functional strength. Exercises will be demonstrated utilizing a large stability ball and a small Pilates ball.

Topics to be covered in the online training course include:

• Welcome and Introduction Course Objectives
• Pilates History
• Basic Theories of the Pilates Method Yoga History
• Benefits of Yoga and Pilates
• AFAA 5 Questions
• Breathing Techniques
• Recommended Pilates Breathing
• Recommended Yoga Breathing
• Full Complete Breathing
• Cueing Techniques
• Yoga and Pilates on the Ball Exercise Considerations
• Yoga and Pilates on the Ball Exercise Considerations
• Yoga and Pilates Stability Ball Exercises
• Class Design
• Yoga and Pilates Small Ball Exercises
• Class Wrap-Up, Final Questions, and Answers

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of AFAA’s Yoga and Pilates on the Ball, you will be able to:

• Integrate mind-body skills and techniques to challenge the mind and body equally and focus on being in the process.
• Design a well-balanced yoga and Pilates fusion class and one-on-one personal training sessions.
• Evaluate yoga and Pilates exercises based on the AFAA 5 QuestionsTM to determine safety, effectiveness, and appropriateness for an all-level training program.
• Explore a variety of exercises using a large stability ball and a small ball to increase strength, flexibility, and muscle tone.
• Have learned the history of Yoga and the Pilates Method.

Exam Format:

• Online multiple choice exam
• 15 questions
• 3 attempts at the exam
• 70% passing score
• 365 days to complete

CEUs: AFAA (7.0) NASM (0.7)

Remarks: All online material can only be accessed using desktop or laptop computer. iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone or Android devices are not supported.