Pilates Jump Board Course May 2026
An athletic, cardio styled conditioning class.
“Pilates is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.” J.H. Pilates
Joseph Pilates believed Pilates was /is, not just about great posture and a rock-hard core. It was / is more than just a physical exercise, and can radically enhance mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Performing Pilates machine-based movements enhance –
• Strength • flexibility • Balance • Control • Co-ordination
The Jump board is the ultimate in ‘distal mobility with proximal stability’
Train with concentration, control, flow and rhythm –
You must Jump with all body parts under ‘conscious control’ – the body and mind make subtle adjustments moment to moment – day to day. What worked yesterday for you the professional or your client – may not work today.
Join us for this intensive but fun Certificate1 day course – 80% practical so prepare to work!
In this Jump Board Course gain an understanding in:
• Four Elements of Efficiency
• Foot positions
• Proximal stability for distal mobility
• Lag time
• ‘Core Jumping’
• Precise Nomenclature for teaching
• 3D movement for cardio / resistance class programming
Numbers are limited and are on a first come first serve basis [€100 non-refundable deposit required]
Your course facilitator Kyra Todd.
Kyra is a graduate Movement Therapist specializing in Dance, Artistry, and Design from the prestigious York University in Toronto. York’s AMPD (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design) is consistently ranked among the top three arts and media departments in Canada, renowned for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to creative education.
Throughout her studies, Kyra immersed herself in a richly integrated curriculum that explored the many facets of dance, movement, and artistic expression. Her formal training includes the Cecchetti ballet technique, alongside studies rooted in the foundations of modern dance under pioneers such as Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham. This diverse background has shaped Kyra’s refined movement quality, embodied awareness, and expressive depth.
Pilates was a central pillar of Kyra’s daily training and personal practice, seamlessly woven into her development as a mover and artist. This consistent, mindful engagement with Pilates not only supported her dance career but also laid the foundation for her evolution into the exceptional Pilates professional she is today. Kyra brings a rare blend of technical excellence, artistic sensitivity, and therapeutic insight to her work — guiding others toward strength, balance, and embodied freedom through movement.
Next Course:
Early Bird: Special – €250 [pay in full by May 12th]
Full Fee: €295
Date: May 23rd, 2026,
Location: @Bodyfirm Studios, Dublin
Email: pilateseducation@outlook.com
Web: www.progressivepilatesacademy.com
WhatsApp: 0035389 4971365
Course Facilitator: Kyra Todd
Complementary Therapists Association Course Provider P13709