Fletcher Magic Circle Course

The Fletcher Pilates Magic Circle syllabus ranges from basic shoulder girdle strength and stabilization exercises to full body movement program, promoting dynamic organization and endurance. The Magic Circle is a useful, portable tool both on its own, as well as integrated in Pilates Matwork and apparatus programs. The Magic Circle can be utilized to serve a wide variety of physical conditioning and therapeutic applications.
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This course offers 7.0 NPCP CECs

for Pilates teachers certified through the National Pilates Certification Program

Course Objectives:

By participating in the Fletcher Magic Circle online course, participants will:

  • Develop postural and movement assessment skills based in the Fletcher Pilates® Magic Circle program;

  • Deepen understand of the intricacies of spinal mechanics and movement articulation;

  • Be able to perform and practice the full Fletcher Pilates® Magic Circle program;

  • If qualified to do so, learn how to safely apply and teach Fletcher Pilates® Magic Circle in private and small group class settings.

David McMahan

NCPT, Continuing Education Director

A graduate of the Fletcher Pilates Program of Study, David has received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Arizona and his Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, Irvine. His professional career has included performing with dance companies in New York, San Francisco, and Orange County. Through the influence of Ron Fletcher and the mentorship of Kyria Sabin, David discovered his passion for empowering bodies through movement. As a Fletcher Pilates Faculty member, David has taught Pilates educational programs and continuing education courses throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. He has been featured with Kyria Sabin in Pilates Style Magazine and has presented at conferences for Fletcher Pilates and the Pilates Method Alliance. David has guest taught for several colleges and universities and is currently on faculty at Orange Coast College.
David McMahan

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Introduction

  • 2

    Fletcher Fundamentals™ - Part 1 with Kyria

    • Fletcher Fundamentals Movement List PDF

    • 1) Standing & Centering Cues

    • Review of Standing & Centering Cues

    • Fletcher Percussive Breathing™ Technique

    • 2) Fletcher Percussive Breath

    • Review of Fletcher Percussive Breath

    • 3) Mechanics of the Breath

    • Review of Mechanics of the Breath

    • 4) Quadrant Breathing

    • Review of Quadrant Breathing

    • 5) Breath Volume & Control

    • Review of Breath Volume & Control

    • 6) Spinal Mechanics - Flexion

    • Review of Spinal Mechanics - Flexion

    • 7) Spinal Mechanics -Lateral Flexion

    • Review of Spinal Mechanics -Lateral Flexion

    • 8) Spinal Mechanics - Rotation

    • Review of Spinal Mechanics - Rotation

    • 9) Spinal Mechanics - Extension

    • Review of Spinal Mechanics - Extension

    • 10) Spinal Mechanics - Hinging

    • Review of Spinal Mechanics - Hinging

    • 11) Spinal Mechanics - Spiral

    • Review of Spinal Mechanics - Spiral

    • 12) Intersegmental Motion of the Spine - Supine

    • Review of Intersegmental Motion of the Spine - Supine

    • 13) Intersegmental Motion of the Spine - Kneeling

    • Review of Intersegmental Motion of the Spine - Kneeling

    • 14) Integration of Upper & Lower Hemispheres - Ron's Imprinting

    • Review of Integration of Upper & Lower Hemispheres - Ron's Imprinting

    • 15) Integration of Right & Left Hemispheres

    • Review of Integration of Right & Left Hemispheres

    • 16) Integration of Right & Left Hemispheres - Kneeling

    • Review of Integration of Right & Left Hemispheres - Kneeling
  • 3

    Fletcher Fundamentals™ - Part 2 with Deborah

    • 1) Introduction to Articulation Fundamentals

    • 2) Organization of the Head and Neck

    • Review of Organization of the Head and Neck

    • 3) Length of the Neck & Throat

    • Review of Length of the Neck & Throat

    • 4) Neck Rotation & Circumvolution

    • Review of Neck Rotation & Circumvolution

    • 5) Nose Circles

    • Review of Nose Circles

    • 6) Use of Focus

    • Review of Use of Focus

    • 7) Scapular Mobilization

    • Review of Scapular Mobilization

    • 8) Upward & Downward Scapular Rotation

    • Review of Upward & Downward Scapular Rotation

    • 9) Sternum to Scapular Relationship

    • Review of Sternum to Scapular Relationship

    • 10) Arm Articulation

    • Review of Arm Articulation

    • 11) Wrist & Hand Articulation

    • Review of Wrist & Hand Articulation

    • 12) Leg Articulation

    • Review of Leg Articulation

    • 13) Leg Articulation - Supine

    • Review of Leg Articulation - Supine

    • 14) Foot Articulation

    • Review of Foot Articulation
  • 4

    Fundamentals Classes & Discussions

    • Fletcher Fundamentals Class with Deborah

    • Ron Fletcher Workshop (1978): Standing Series

    • Fletcher Standing & Centering Cues for Postural Assessment

    • Introduction to the Pilates Movement Principles

    • Pilates Movement Principles Presentation

    • Pilates History Presentation

    • Letters from Clara with Ron Fletcher
  • 5

    Fletcher Fundamentals™ Quiz

    • Fletcher Fundamentals Course Quiz
  • 6

    Magic Circle Workshop with David

    • Fletcher Magic Circle Movement List PDF

    • 1) Anterior Arm Presses

    • Review of Anterior Arm Presses

    • 2) Pulls to "W"

    • Review of Pulls to "W"

    • 3) Posterior Arm Presses

    • Review of Posterior Arm Presses

    • 4) Lateral Flexion Series

    • Review of Lateral Flexion Series

    • 5) Lateral Arm Work

    • Review of Lateral Arm Work

    • 6) Thoracic Rotation

    • Review of Thoracic Rotation

    • 7) Seated Spine Stretch

    • Review of Seated Spine Stretch

    • 8) Seated Side Arm Work

    • Review Seated Side Arm Work

    • 9) Adductor/Abductor Series

    • Review of Adductor/Abductor Series

    • 10) Adduction Pattern

    • Review of Adduction Pattern

    • 11) Abduction Pattern

    • Review of Abduction Pattern

    • 12) Seated Leg Press

    • Review Seated Leg Press

    • 13) Side Lying Leg Press

    • Review of Side Lying Leg Press

    • 14) Prone Glute Work

    • Review of Prone Glute Work

    • 15) Windmill

    • Review of Windmill
  • 7

    Magic Circle Movement Class

    • Magic Circle Movement Class
  • 8

    Magic Circle Course Quiz

    • Magic Circle Course Quiz

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