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“It is the mind itself which builds the body”

Joseph H. Pilates

It is a new approach of the Traditional Method of Pilates, but also a unique practice inspired by the popular Aerial Yoga.
We take advantage of the micro adjustments the body makes

constantly because of the movement of the hammock. Both senses of proprioception and balance can be mastered through practice. The range of motion in every joint is increased.

Varvara Solomonidou

Pilates Instructor

Varvara Solomonidou, Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, founded ATHENSTRAINERS® & the “ATHENSTRAINERS® ULTIMATE PILATES SYSTEM®”.

Grigoris Dogas

TEACHER

Grigoris Dogas graduated from the College of Sports Science in 2003 with specialty in Strength Training & Sports Pedagogy.

Aerial Pilates®

It is a new approach of the Traditional Method of PILATES, but also a unique practice inspired by the popular Aerial Yoga.
We take advantage of the micro adjustments the body makes constantly because of the movement of the hammock. Both senses of proprioception and balance can be mastered through practice. The range of motion in every joint is increased. This means better flexibility and elasticity. Also, 20% to 80% of our body weight is transferred to the hammock increasing or decreasing the difficulty of the traditional exercises.

The use of the fabric decompresses the spine significantly.

The center/core gets stronger.

The hammock is hanging down from two points, forming the English letter U. This, allows us to perform standing, kneeling, sedentary, supine and prone exercises, in and out of the hammock.

Each hammock supports at least 500 kg., so there is no fear of falling down.

Things are important:

  1. the initial position and grips
  2. the constant tension that the grips exert on the hammock
  3. the exercises’ flow
  4. concentration
  5. our ability to remain in the variation or modification according to our physical condition

Aerial Pilates® is not allowed in case of:

  • Pregnancy
  • C- Section
  • Glaucoma
  • Recent surgical procedures
  • Heart problems
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Osteoporosis-Osteopenia

Seminar

The seminar includes:

  • standing exercises
  • rib hang exercises
  • exercises in the hammock
  • sitting position in the hammock exercises
  • hip hang exercises
  • supine position exercises
  • kneeling side kick series
  • side lying series
  • side planks
  • seated exercises
  • prone position exercises
  • stretches

Safety and hygiene rules will be marked during the seminar.

There will be a briefing about contraindications for taking part in an Aerial Pilates® class.

Training material

The student receives a folder with informative material, pen, block and Aerial Pilates® manual with photos.

Seminar requirements

The student must have Mat Level I Certification.

Certification

 

Soon after the end of Aerial Pilates® Seminar, participants receive the Certificate of Attendance.

Automatically their names are listed on our website as an Aerial Pilates® Teacher / Instructor capable of teaching.

Logo

 

Along with the Certificate of Attendance, the Pilates Teacher/Instructor receives an e-mail with the AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System® logo. The logo can be used to describe a lesson at the gym that works or owns, or in promotional t-shirts, rollups, or banners that accompany his/her Pilates lessons.

Social Media

 

In our Website www.athenstrainers.gr, www.ultimatepilatessystem.gr, www.ultimatepilatesofgreece.gr, www.athenstrainersultimatepilatessystem.gr there are links to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube Account. We will be happy to receive your request or LIKE to the corresponding group and page, post pictures and videos related to the AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System® with the appropriate hashtags.

Suggested bibliography

Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais- Germain
Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph H. Pilates

Pilates Instructors’ Discounts

There will be a 20% discount in all AthensTrainers® educational products (DVD's, Educational Manuals, T-shirts, etc.) along with your registration to a seminar.