Continuing Education

Diastasis recti and pressure management in prenatal and postnatal clients (2 Hrs)

This is not your typical prenatal and postnatal workshop. I want to go deeper! Let's really understand this sexy term: Diastasis Recti and how we should work with our prenatal and postnatal clients without causing any harm. We will learn how to teach pregnant clients efficiently and not just give them side kicks for an hour! Also how can we really help our postpartum moms and get them stronger for their new role in life. Ready?! Let's go!

Objectives:

Students will review basic prenatal guidelines in each trimester
Students will understand what diastasis recti and pressure management is and how to apply it to your pilates practice when teaching prenatal and postnatal clients.
Students will practice how to check for DRA.
Participants will explore strategies for the apparatus when programming a session for their prenatal and postnatal clients.
Participants will take part in postnatal activation exercises to understand 360 breathing with TA activation.

A- Intro-

Pregnancy- overview 3 trimesters

DRA definition- handout

B- DRA In prenatal:

Modify and omit exercises on the Reformer and Mat

C- DRA in postnatal

Activity- demonstration on a participant- how to check for DRA

Pair up and check for DRA

How to work with DRA in prenatal and postnatal- 360 breathing explanation

Activity- practice time- activation exercises in prenatal and postnatal

D. Programming

Prenatal- goal of session-

Strength
Stretch
Posture

Postnatal- goal of session-

Activation
Strength
Stretch
Posture
Sunday. October 18th, 2026, at Precision Pilates NY

Prenatal Pilates on the Apparatus: Safe & Strong Through Every Trimester

This prenatal workshop is designed to equip instructors with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to support expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy. You will learn about the physical and hormonal changes that occur in each trimester and how to adapt Pilates practice accordingly.

By the end of the workshop, you will gain the confidence and expertise needed to provide your expectant clients with strong, safe, and effective workouts!

Outline:

Welcome and introductions
Trimester overview- physical and hormonal changes
Modification on the mat & apparatus in each trimester
Program a full prenatal session
Q&A

Objectives:

Educate participants on the benefits and safety considerations of Pilates during pregnancy, emphasizing modifications appropriate for each trimester.
Participants will learn how to modify exercises on different apparatus
Participants will be able to program a full prenatal session
Participants will leave feeling confident working with prenatal clients

Sunday, March 22nd,2026 at The Pilates Project NJ

10am- Mat class

11am-1pm- Workshop

$125 Early Bird rate

$150

2 CEC’S NPCP

Register here: https://api.hellowalla.com/previews/94837?b=5726&type=enrollment

Sunday, April 26th, 2026, at Precision Pilates NY

12:30 pm-2:30 pm

$125

2 CEC’S NPCP

Register here: Pilates Workshops and Continuing Education Courses (CECs)