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Peak Pilates Principles - ANSWER-Concentration, Centering, Control, Breathing, Precision, and Flowing Movement; and 5 Parts of Mind 5-Part Formula for Success - ANSWER-Peak Principles, Session Format, Teaching Methodology, Presentation Skills, Progression Guidelines 5 Parts of the Mind - ANSWER-Intelligence, Memory, Imagination, Intuition, and Will/Desire. They work together with the Pilates Principles helping to bring the Principles fully to life. Pilates uses all 5 parts of the mind. Session Format - ANSWER-Protocol to follow to help students achieve goals. Establishes consistency and improves the learning experience. Within such structures progress can be found and realized. A. Mat 15-20 min; B. Reformer 20min; C. Individual Needs 10min; D. Endings 5 min Teaching Methodology - ANSWER-Set-up- economy of words, Execution- econ of words and cueing, Flow- round the corners, Cueing- powerhouse and cue in the positive, Rhythm, Voice- sets rhythm, Breath Dynamics- focus on exhalation and emphasis on breathing exercises Presentation Skills - ANSWER-More about how to teach than what to teach. Safety, Exercise Delivery, Teacher's Posture, Touch Techniques, Professionalism, Teacher Mindfulness Progression Guidelines - ANSWER-Adhere to session format. Introduce no more than 1 new variation or exercise per apparatus (3-4 total per session). Teach to the students ideal. Build strength and stamina through successive steps toward ultimate goal and ideal form of exercise. Teach transitions as part of exercise. Challenge the ideal with props, variations, rhythm, flow, and breath- not with more repetitions. Part C of session format- choose exercises that both build on your student's strengths and support his or her weaknesses. Concentration (Pilates Principles) - ANSWER-Concentrate on correct movements. Focus deeply and inwardly to master the movements. Listen to cues.