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The Legacy Program
Legacy is the epitome of BASI Pilates Teacher Training.
This is where the art and science of learning, teaching and doing Pilates come together at the highest level. Taught in its entirety exclusively by BASI founder Rael Isacowitz, this is a personal and life-changing exploration into the higher-level repertoire and teaching nuances of the Pilates Method. Rael generously shares his vast knowledge, accumulated over 4 decades, as he guides this unique and enriching journey.
The Legacy Program consists of 4 individual programs: Mentor, Master I, Master II and Honors. Upon completion of these four programs, the BASI Legacy Certificate is awarded. Graduates also receive a special badge for their teacher page at BASI and their own promotions. Legacy is the highest achievement within BASI Pilates. Graduates of this unique, one-of-a-kind educational experience are well-equipped to carry the torch of Pilates for future generations of students and teachers.
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The Ten Principles
In his book, Joseph Pilates said, “Since we live in this Modern Age we must of necessity devote more time and more thought to the important matter of acquiring physical fitness.” Our study guide says that he was ahead of his time, but I think that he was actually just keeping to older traditions and ideas that had just begun to slowly fade from society’s consciousness. It may seem silly that the book’s two opening assumptions, that ‘civilization impairs physical fitness’ and that ‘contrology restores physical fitness’ led to hours of thought on my part because they are simple assertions. But behind them there is a wealth of history and time tested truth, and yet, when Joseph Pilates proclaimed them, I do not think people realized how true they were. They could still remember a time when work/ survival required hard physical exertion and the only people who could avoid hard labor were the wealthy. A life without it was desirable. It meant that you had ‘made it.’ I don’t think people wanted to believe that becoming more sedentary was bad for them.
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Your Pilates Guide to November
November was a month full of exciting, Pilates-filled activities around the world. This issue features highlights and videos from Rael's Mentor Program in Italy and the ProBridge Program at BASI Academy & Studio in Newport Beach. It also includes a heartfelt letter from Theo Botha about the LFTL SA experience. In addition, check out the new Q&A Series with Rael, as well as the latest news from the BASI community around the globe.
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For the Love of Pilates - Thank you!
When you hear the word symposium or conference, the normal inclination is to dread the long periods of sitting and visualising death by power-point. This event was different – very different. “The BASI family”, a term we often refer to, to express how supportive and close-knitted we all are although scattered all over the world. This Symposium was indeed like a reunion of brothers and sisters.
