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Blue Sparrow Pilates
North Beach
1441 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA
94133

t: 415-398-4425


Marsha Warnke
Instructor Trainer
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Holly Furgason
Instructor Trainer


licensed training center
ABOUT: Blue Sparrow Pilates offers full-service studio amenities in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. Our spacious 1400 square-foot boutique studio, host state-of-the-art equipment including STOTT PILATES® Professional Reformers, V2 Max Reformers and SPX® Max Reformers with Vertical Frame, Cadilliac Table, Split Pedal Stability Chairs™, Barrels, Spine Correctors and all the small apparatus.

CERTIFICATION COURSES & CONTINUING EDUCATION

Click all of the tabs below to see the full training options at this location.


STOTT PILATES Available ZENGA Not Available CORE Not Available
TOTAL BARRE
CORE
ZEN•GA
WORKSHOPS / EXAMS
REHAB
ISP
ADVANCED
INTENSIVE

The Intensive Program

The STOTT PILATES Intensive program is for fitness and health professionals. This program prepares you to teach STOTT PILATES Level 1 Matwork and equipment-based repertoires safely, effectively and with confidence.


Intensive Mat-Plus™ (IMP)

LEVEL: 1      40 hours
Spring 2013 | May 11-12, 25-26, June 8-9, 22-23
Saturday 12pm-5:30pm | Sunday 9am-2:30pm
   
Summer 2013 | August 22-24, August 26-30
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-3pm | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 9am-2:30pm Saturday 12pm-5:30pm
   
Fall 2013 | September 14-15, 28-29, October 12-13, 26-27
Saturday 12pm-5:30pm | Sunday 9am-2:30pm
   

Intensive Reformer (IR)

LEVEL: 1    50 hours
Summer 2013 | June 29-30, July 13-14, 27-28, August 3-4, 17-18
Saturday 12pm-5:30pm | Sunday 9am-2:30pm
   
Summer 2013 | July 13-14, 27-28, August 3-4, 17-18, 24-25
Saturday 12pm-5:30pm | Sunday 9am-2:30pm
   
Fall 2013 | November 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, December 7-8, 14-15
Saturday 12pm-5:30pm | Sunday 9am-2:30pm
   

Intensive Cadillac (ICAD)

LEVEL: 1    25 hours
Spring 2013 | June 1-2, 15-16, 29
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm
   
Fall 2013 | October 6, 19-20, November 2-3
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm
   

Intensive Stability Chair™ (ICHR)

LEVEL: 1    15 hours
Summer 2013 | June 30, July 13-14
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm
   
Fall 2013 | September 21-22, October 3
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm
   

Intensive Barrels (IBRL)

LEVEL: 1    10 hours
Summer 2013 | August 10-11
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5:30pm
   

The Comprehensive Program

Designed for those with some movement training and exposure to Pilates, Comprehensive courses cover functional anatomy and the practical skills needed to develop effective and motivating Level 1 Matwork and equipment-based programs.


There are currently no Comprehensive courses scheduled at this location.


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The Advanced Program

The Advanced program consists of Level 2 courses in Matwork, Reformer, and Cadillac, Chair & Barrels. Completion of the Advanced program is required for full certification.


Advanced Matwork (AM)

LEVEL: 2    6 hours
Fall 2013 | November 16
Saturday 12pm-6:30pm
   

Advanced Reformer (AR)

LEVEL: 2    18 hours
Spring 2013 | May 17-19
Friday 12pm-6:30pm | Saturday 11am-5:30pm | Sunday 9am-3:30pm
   
Spring 2013 | June 4, 6, 11, 14
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am-2:30pm
   
Fall 2013 | October 4, 18, November 1
Fridays 12pm-6:30pm
   

Advanced Cadillac (ACAD)

LEVEL: 2    6 hours
Summer 2013 | September 7
Saturday 12pm-5:30pm
   
Fall 2013 | November 23
Saturday 12pm-5:30pm
   

Advanced Stability Chair™ (ACHR)

LEVEL: 2    3 hours
Spring 2013 | April 27
Saturday 3:30pm-6:30pm
   
Summer 2013 | September 8
Sunday 12pm-3pm
   
Fall 2013 | November 24
Sunday 12pm-3pm
   

Advanced Barrels (IBRL)

LEVEL: 2    3 hours
Spring 2013 | April 27
Saturday 12pm-3pm
   
Summer 2013 | September 8
Sunday 3:30pm-6:30pm
   
Fall 2013 | November 24
Sunday 3:30pm-6:30pm
   

Injuries & Special Populations

The STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations course equips you with the skills required to address a broad range of physical challenges among your clients. Completion of ISP is required for full certification.


Injuries & Special Populations (ISP)

    24 hours
Summer 2013 | July 25-28
Thursday-Friday 9am-3:30pm | Saturday-Sunday 12pm-6:30pm
   

The Rehabilitation Program

The Rehabilitation program is specifically for licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, sports medicine professionals and chiropractors wishing to integrate modified STOTT PILATES exercises for injury prevention and rehabilitation into their practices.


Rehab courses are available at many of our training locations worldwide.  Please click here for a complete listing of training options worldwide.  Currently, training isn’t offered at this location, but and check back regularly for updates.

ZEN•GA Courses

ZEN•GA™ is an innovative fusion of exercise science and mindful movement that brings about clarity of the mind while releasing body tension through purposeful movement. ZEN represents the search for inner discovery, while YOGA symbolizes the way to reach it. Together they form ZEN•GA, which is based on Four Mindful Movement Principles: breath, support, yield and flow. When applied together, these principles allow you to become aware of how the body and the mind move in tandem. ZEN•GA focuses on core stability, stamina and resilience while attaining a state of presence. The increase in demand on your neuromuscular system allows you to reap the benefits of improved strength, clarity and overall fitness.


Merrithew Mindful Movement World Tour 2013

Currently, training isn’t offered at this location, however it is being offered as part of the Merrithew Mindful Movement World Tour. Click here to find a location that works for you.


CORE™ Courses

Take your workouts to the next level with our CORE Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training– developed exclusively by Merrithew Health & Fitness™ experts.  This unique training program focuses on functional fitness targeting core strength and kinesthetic awareness leading to improvements in total-body strength and power. This multi-layered system is designed for both novice and high-level athletes.


CORE™ Instructor Foundation Course, Level 1

LEVEL: 1      7 hours
Summer 2013 | July 21
10am-6pm
   


Total Barre™ Courses

Total Barre™ is a high-energy program that focuses on strength, flexibility, stamina and dynamic stability by combining elements from Pilates, dance, cardio and strength training. Programming is driven by music which increases coordination, motivation and improve movement quality. Incorporating the Total Barre Foundational Principles, this program teaches choreography, exercise essence and correct biomechanics of movements as well as how to cue effectively and safely to music.


Merrithew Mindful Movement World Tour 2013

Currently, training isn’t offered at this location, however it is being offered as part of the Merrithew Mindful Movement World Tour. Click here to find a location that works for you.


Workshops

STOTT PILATES workshops designed for Pilates instructors and fitness professionals, are ideal as an introduction into the method or as continuing education. All workshops qualify for Continuing Education Credits through both STOTT PILATES and ACE and none have prerequisites.


Continuing Education Workshops

Saturday May 4 Exam Preparation: Matwork
11:30am-1:30pm 
Saturday May 4 Postural Analysis Review
1:30pm-3:30pm 
Saturday May 4 Exam Preparation: Reformer
4pm-7pm 
Saturday May 11 Exam Preparation: Matwork
12pm-2pm 
Saturday May 11 Postural Analysis Review
2pm-4pm
Saturday May 11 Exam Preparation: Reformer
4:30pm-7:30pm 
Saturday June 8 Exam Preparation: Matwork
12pm-2pm 
Saturday June 8 Postural Analysis Review
2pm-4pm 
Saturday June 8 Exam Preparation: Reformer
4:30pm-7:30pm 
Friday July 19 CORE™ Balance & Strength on the Big Blue Stability Cushion 1pm-3pm
Friday July 19 CORE™ Power & Stamina: Medicine Ball Interval Training  3pm-5pm 
Saturday July 20 Secret to a Strong Back  9am-11am 
Saturday July 20 Reformer Intervals on Accessory Boards: Ideal for Teens  12pm-2pm 
Saturday July 20 Stabilization Principles  2pm-4pm 
Saturday July 20 Athletic Conditioning on the Stability Chair™, Level 1 4pm-6pm 

Merrithew Mindful Movement World Tour 2013

Additional training opportunities are available as part of the Merrithew Mindful Movement World Tour. Click here to find a location that works for you.


Prerequisites:
The intensive courses are recommended for certified fitness instructors, personal trainers, and other fitness & health professionals who want to expand their knowledge and enhance their business. Applicants must have, at least three years experience teaching fitness, dance or movement, familiarity with the works of Joseph Pilates, formal anatomy training and a working knowledge of muscle origins, insertions and functions, in order to attend the course.
A Note Regarding Exams:
You are not obliged to write (and pay for) two exams if you are planning to take both courses. You may choose to wait until completion of the second course to write your exam (a combined Matwork and Reformer exam). If you prefer to pause between courses, you may choose to take an exam to become certified in Matwork only, and another exam (a combined Matwork and Reformer exam) after completing the second course to become certified in Reformer work. In this case two exam fees would apply.