Intensive Stability Chair™ course
This course builds on the foundations developed in Matwork and Reformer, to elevate teaching skills and programming options. Learn how this versatile piece of equipment can provide specialized choices for all clients and groups.
ICHR prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Stability Chair. Learn to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 63 exercises on the Stability Chair.
Instructors Learn
- Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment
- Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and
imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation - Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- Exercise layering related to effective program design
- Variations specific to the Split-Pedal Stability Chair
Prerequisites
Equipment Presented
- Split-Pedal Stability Chair
- Padded Platform Extender
- Reformer Box
- Floor Mat
- Foam Cushions A & C
- Eco-Friendly Pilates Pad
Required Course Materials
- 1 Manual: Complete Stability Chair
- 1 DVD: Essential & Intermediate Stability Chair, 2nd Ed
Recommended Materials – DVDs
- DVDs: Advanced Stability Chair; Group Stability Chair; Athletic Conditioning on the Stability Chair, Levels 1 & 2
Duration
15 hours – In addition, students are required to complete:
- Observation – minimum 5 hours
- Practice teaching – minimum 10 hours
- Physical review – minimum 10 hours
Certification
The Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels course has been restructured into three separate modules. Completion of all three modules as well as Matwork and Reformer is required to be eligible for certification. Students may certify in CCB, Level 1 by taking both a written and practical exam. Please note there is a fee associated with the exam and all exams are cumulative.
Durban Training Details
Dates: March 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 15:30 pm
Duration: 2 days, 5 hours per day
Cost: R6500
Cost for materials: R1800
Venue: Tracy Dawber Pilates, Shop A 29 – The Pearls, Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban.
Courses are limited to a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 participants. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the course should the above criteria not be achieved.