The 100 vs. The Teaser: A Functional Analysis

In this 4-hour workshop, Carlson will compare, contrast, and deconstruct two signature exercises in the Pilates repertoire- the Hundred and the Teaser. In doing so, participants will dive deep into understanding the neuro-muscular-skeletal coordination for optimal performance as well as the true intrinsic deep “core” organization and conditioning for both static and dynamic stabilization. This perspective will not only elucidate these classical exercises but also shed light on understanding how to approach the Pilates method with a more refined lens.

Karen H. Carlson is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of client-based field experience and 30 years of training teachers. Described by author Colleen Craig as “a teacher of teachers,” Karen Carlson began practicing the Pilates Method in 1982 at Your Own Gym in Northampton, MA, while enrolled in the graduate dance program at Smith College. Carlson studied Pilates with Payasa Tree, a student of Alan Herdman. She apprenticed…