Mat Pilates & Barre Yoga

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Mat Pilates & Barre Yoga

Yoga Alliance-Approved Advanced Yoga Studies & Continuing Education Yoga Teacher Training

 

Dates: September 12 - 13, 2025
CEC: 10 Hour (9 Contact, 1 Non-Contact)
Location: Lakeville or Virtual

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Nearly 100 years ago, Joseph H. Pilates developed a unique and revolutionary approach to physical fitness. Used as a method for rehabilitating injured soldiers during World War I, this new form of exercise developed a strong and faithful following among the New York City dance community during the 1920s. Today, the Pilates method is widely accepted as an excellent core conditioning system, with a mind-body connection. Barre is a hot trend right now, with exercises focused on creating strong, lean muscles like those of classical ballet dancers. 

This training is ideal for yoga and group exercise instructors looking for new ways to add core conditioning to their classes, students wanting to delve more deeply into the benefits and proper alignment of mat Pilates exercises, and teachers wishing to teach a Mat Pilates or Barre Yoga class format. The training will be divided into two parts:

 

I loved the attention to detail and the instructor’s patience and care when teaching – a very positive experience!
~ Julia

 

Pilates Mat Teacher Training: 6 hours

  • Students will take a 60-minute Pilates class

  • History and philosophy of Pilates mat work

  • Benefits, breathing, cueing, and modifications for approximately 20 mat exercises

  • Sequencing for a beginning level Mat Pilates class

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Barre Teacher Training: 3 hours

  • Students will take a 60-minute Barre Yoga class

  • Philosophy and goals of the barre exercise routine

  • Benefits, cueing and modifications for approximately ten standing exercises

  • Sequence combining yoga, standing exercises at the barre, and mat Pilates for an energizing and strengthening class

Mat Pilates & Barre Training Faculty

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Merry Beth Freienmuth, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Merry Beth Freienmuth, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Merry Beth is director of Green Lotus' Yoga Alliance-certified school and a senior faculty member. She has been practicing yoga since 2000. She found the physical asana practice to be the perfect transition for her aging body that could no longer tolerate a classical ballet practice. She taught ballet for more than 15 years, then she began teaching Body Flow, Pilates, and yoga in 2002. Merry Beth also has experienced the more subtle benefits of yoga; it has given her the strength and balance to navigate a full-time career in corporate America and to raise her children into adulthood. Now the sole owner of Green Lotus, she devotes her time to teaching and supporting the business. 

Required Books and Materials

  • Pilates, Second Edition by Rael Isacowitz (available used on Amazon)

  • Please bring a notebook or journal to capture notes, questions, and observations.

Schedule

Attend this training at the Lakeville center or virtually via Zoom. Hours are as follows: 

  • Friday: 5 - 9 p.m.

  • Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

*No make-up sessions will be available. If students cannot attend for the entire weekend schedule, they will be able to complete the requirements the next time the training is held.

 

Fee:  $198

Green Lotus Alumni receive a 10% discount.

Because our trainings tend to develop a wait list, refunds will be made to your personal Green Lotus account with less than two weeks notice.  Cancellations made with less than 48 hour notice will not receive a refund. 

Power Vinyasa

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Power Vinyasa

Yoga Alliance-Approved Advanced Yoga Studies and
Continuing-Education Yoga Teacher Training

Dates: Saturday, October 12, 2024
CEC: 12 Hours (10 Contact, 2 Non-Contact)
Location: Mendota Heights

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Re-imagining How and Who You Teach

Students who see others flowing in a power vinyasa class often think: "I could never do that." They create roadblocks that inhibit them from stepping onto the mat and trusting that their bodies can - and want to - experience both dynamic flowing movement and long-held stationery poses. They stop themselves from walking across the threshold of a power vinyasa class and learning the techniques, modifications, and assists that allow each of them to practice power vinyasa in their unique ways. Teachers often do the same, thinking, "I could never teach that."

Rewire Your Mind, Transform Your Body

For yoga teachers and students alike, power vinyasa provides another path to evolve mentally and physically, to grow strong in mind and body. Whether students are beginners or advanced practitioners, led by a skillful power vinyasa teacher they can unleash hidden strength, find fluidity, nurture focus and clarity. In Baron Baptiste's sequence of 53 poses, linked by movement to breath, you will learn to help your students unleash their own perfect process. What is the "power" behind power vinyasa yoga? Where does the "fire" of the practice come from and how is it maintained with ease? How do you teach students of many levels? Based on the teachings of Baron Baptiste and other master teachers, students will learn the use of the dynamic ujjayi breath, alignment in moving and stationery poses, and how to confidently teach students power vinyasa with serenity and clear direction. 

Power Vinyasa Intensive Faculty

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Merry Beth Freienmuth, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Merry Beth Freienmuth, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Merry Beth is director of Green Lotus' Yoga Alliance-certified school and a senior faculty member. She has been practicing yoga since 2000. She found the physical asana practice to be the perfect transition for her aging body that could no longer tolerate a classical ballet practice. She taught ballet for more than 15 years, then she began teaching Body Flow, Pilates, and yoga in 2002. Merry Beth also has experienced the more subtle benefits of yoga; it has given her the strength and balance to navigate a full-time career in corporate America and to raise her children into adulthood. Now the sole owner of Green Lotus, she devotes her time to teaching and supporting the business. 

Required Texts & Materials

Only one text is required. Please purchase it and read through page 72 before the training session.

  • Journey into Power by Baron Baptiste

  • Bring a notebook or journal, plus a phone/camera to take photos of certain poses if you wish.

  • Bring a towel.

Schedule

This training will be held at our Mendota Heights center. Hours are as follows:

  • Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

No make-up sessions will be available. If students cannot attend for the entire weekend schedule, they will be able to complete the requirements the next time the training is held.

 

Fee:  $220

Green Lotus alumni receive a 10% discount.

Because our training sessions tend to develop a wait list, refunds will be made to your personal Green Lotus account with less than two weeks' advance notice when you cancel.  Cancellations made with less than a 48-hour notice will not receive a refund.