During pregnancy, many physiological and hormonal changes occur, bringing to the forefront the question: “How safe is physical exercise during pregnancy?”

The 3-day Pilates during and after pregnancy course with certification will provide a thorough understanding of the process that the expectant mother is going through and the physical changes during pregnancy. It will naturally guide us towards the most appropriate ways to approach physical exercise through the 3 trimesters; situations to avoid or that require special precautions, tips for proper training, and the most useful modifications and aids. The course will describe work protocols in relation to hormonal effects resulting from pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, as well as those post-pregnancy. The course will also delve into the details of diastasis recti, what it is, and how to treat it.

BASI’s approach to Pilates is unique for the application of the BASI® Block System, the flow, and the depth of the study. During the practical part of this course, these principles and this approach are followed to work on the mind and body together in this very special period of a woman’s life.

Course program

Days 1 and 2: Before Birth

• Pregnancy Anatomy
• Physical and Hormonal Changes and How They Influence the Workout Program
• Factors to Consider for Safe Work
• Exercise Considerations
• REPERTOIRE

Day 3: After the Birth

• The Process of Childbirth
• Considerations on Exercises for Cesarean Section and Natural Birth
• Hormonal Changes After Birth
• Identification of Diastasis Recti and Corrective Exercises
• REPERTOIRE

This Advanced Education BASI Pilates Course is open to all teachers of the discipline, including those certified with other schools.