Learn Anatomy Through Movement, Not Memorisation

This three-part workshop series is designed to give Pilates instructors and movement professionals a clearer, more practical understanding of anatomy. Rather than getting lost in memorising tiny details, we’ll focus on how anatomy applies to real- life movement, teaching you how to see the body with fresh eyes.

Across three focused sessions, you’ll learn how to locate key anatomical landmarks, recognise common misalignments, and better understand the body’s interconnected systems - skills that will directly enhance your teaching and practice.

Module 1: Foot to Pelvis & Gait
Module 2: Pelvis, Spine & Thorax
Module 3: Shoulder Girdle, Thorax & Upper Extremities

*Note: Modules can be taken in any order

Course curriculum

    1. Pelvis, Spine & Thorax - Slides

    2. Introduction & Overview

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    3. Foundations of the Pelvis, Spine & Thorax

    1. Structural Anatomy of the Spine & Thorax

    2. Spinal Landmarks, Curves & Mobility

    3. Posture, Global Body Reading & Alignment Assessment

    1. Segmental Spine Mechanics

    2. The Iliopsoas & Its Influence on the Spine

    3. Pelvic Floor & Anterior Trunk Integration

    4. The Abdominal System & Trunk Stability

    5. Posterior Trunk Muscles & QL Function

    6. The Thoraco-Lumbar Junction & Fascia

    1. Spinal Mechanics During Gait & Rotation

    2. Breathing Mechanics & Intra-Abdominal Pressure

    3. Deep Spinal Stabilisers & Rotational Control

    1. Lumbar & Thoracic Spine Assessment Techniques

    2. Workshop Wrap-Up & Next Workshops

About this course

  • $65.00
  • 17 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Anatomy Made Simple, Practical, and Stress-Free!

Instructor

Daniel Dittmar

Head Instructor

Daniel is an Exercise Physiologist and Head Instructor at Focus Movement (Singapore) and Focus Physio (Japan). He is also a Senior Educator for Polestar Pilates Asia, leading instructor training across the region. With over 25 years of experience across Asia and Australia, he mentors the next generation of movement professionals in rehabilitation and fitness.

Other modules from this series

This workshop is part of a three-part Functional Anatomy Series.

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