Going Deeper into the Richness of Pilates
with Brett Miller
Tallinn, Estonia
October 14 -15 2023
Saturday 10.00 – 13:00 The Building Blocks of Pilates
In this workshop, Brett teaches a series of simple, but by no means trivial exercises, which demonstrate different dynamics that are necessary to understand to be sensitive to the deeper aspects of the works. These exercises Brett has names ‘Building Block’ exercises. You will then, together with Brett, begin to apply these ‘Building Blocks’ to more advanced exercises – even ‘very’ advanced. You will find that you are able to do much more than you thought possible…while deepening your sensitivity to the more profound aspects of Pilates.
Saturday 14:00 – 17:00 – Dynamic Reformer
One of the unique aspects of Pilates when compared to other exercise forms, is the required attention to detail and the development of inner dynamic. We will go through well-known Pilates exercises, and a few of their variations, with the aim to find deeper aspects of the work, and in turn a greater sensitivity to the wisdom of the body where we can, in all situations, move from the strength of the centre, giving way to more freedom and well-being.
Sunday 10:00 – 11:00 Pilates Mat class with Brett
Sunday 11:15 – 12:45 ‘Get Up Off The Floor’
Some very respected scientists find that one of the most important skills to have in life is the ability to get up from sitting on the floor to standing without any help from the hands. This makes sense, because doing this requires NOT ONLY strength, but also coordination and balance. AND, the functioning of the WHOLE being of the body will never be better than the strength, coordination and balance of the body it is housed in. In this workshop I bring you the series of exercises I have come up with to get all of my students up off the floor!!
Sunday 13:45 – 15:45 Get Your Chair On
In this workshop we go through a series of chair exercises – known and not so known – with the aim of finding more depth in them. Most importantly gaining knowledge about support from the center of the body while stretching the outer limbs away. Length, strength, balance an ease will be the result.
Sunday 16:00 – 17:00 Garuda
We will end the weekend with an inspiring movement technique known as Garuda. This flowing technique includes the principles of Pilates, yoga and dance and was developed by James D’Silva in London. The class will give a chance to take all of the technique from the weekend and apply it to a fun and expressive manner of movement.
Brett started his professional life in the world of ballet. The intelligent technique that Pilates is, and the chance to continue to be physical, attracted Brett to Pilates after being so long in the dance world. Brett became a Pilates instructor in 2006 after having received a full certification from Stott Pilates, but has also made a serious study of the ‘Classical’ Pilates technique, for example by participating in Bob Liekens’ LEAP program (though no completed as Bob passed away). Brett teaches at his home base in Stockholm and travels to such cities as London, Paris, Oslo, San Francisco and Pittsburgh to give workshops.
His classes are known to be challenging and inspiring, with a strong emphasis on working the intellect. Brett challenges his students to go beyond the physical exercise to develop a deeper wisdom of the whole being.
In March 2013, Brett founded Pilates Intel (pilatesintel.com), the weekly Pilates magazine that has become highly popular with thousands of Pilates professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.
Testimonials
Brett Miller held a 2-day Workshop at Posture Perfect Pilates studio in Surrey in January 2019. He masterminded a busy programme for us with material covering many areas of mat and apparatus work. His sense of fun helped us explore new approaches to our Pilates techniques. We worked hard and enjoyed every minute. Thank you Brett, you are an inspirational and motivational instructor.” – Carina Bayley, Posture Perfect Pilates
Thank you so much for your workshops yesterday, what an inspiring experience!! Dynamic approach is so needed in Pilates in general.. Too often Pilates is just movements with the core engaged (and a lot of information in your head!), but the flow and the quality of the movement is missing.. You really gave us a feeling of flow in your class while teaching us the principles. It all felt really good in the body. Rita Härkin – Helsinki