Course

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization according to Kolar (DNS)
A Developmental Kinesiology Approach

DNS Exercise Course Pilates Specific Part I

August 24 - 26, 2025

3 - Day Course

TIFAR DNS PILATES CENTER
11F., No. 259, Sec. 3, Nanjing E. Rd.
Songshan Dist.
Taipei City 105
Taiwan

Instructor

Martina Jezkova, MPT

Course Payment and Organization

Kenny Hsiao
Taiwan Institute of FAscia Research (TIFAR)

www.fascia.com.tw
medix88@gmail.com

+886-4-2203-4999
Cell phone: +886-935324999

Course Objectives:

 

Introduction to DNS principles and Developmental Kinesiology (DK) - relevance for Pilates instructors.

Summary of philosophies of Joseph Pilates and similarities to DK – e.g. upright spine, physiological breathing, “core” stabilisation. 

Understand relationship between development during the first year of life and dysfunction of the movement system in adulthood, including common postural and breathing dysfunctions.

Discuss and demonstrate the basis of human movement: support, stepping forward, biomechanics of motor function, the verticalisation process & functional joint centration in postural development.

Evaluate and correct poor respiratory patterns and instruct correct respiration in isolated and integrated DNS and Pilates exercises.

Understand sagittal stabilisation and assess the integrated stabilising system of the spine (ISSS), visually and utilising DNS functional tests. 

Integrate DNS tests into pre-Pilates exercises and instruction. 

Integrate corrective exercises based on developmental positions into corresponding Pilates exercises in global movement patterns (supine, prone, low kneeling, quadruped, bear and squat positions). 

Explore basic support function in undifferentiated (homologous) and differentiated (ipsilateral, contralateral) movement patterns.  

Discuss similarities between developmental positions/progressions and Pilates exercises and progressions.

Understand and practice the importance of maintaining joint centration through the entire kinetic chain and with the addition of resistance, support and instability, from Pilates apparatus.

Understand the influence of Pilates apparatus on kinetic chains – including the possibility of semi closed and semi open chain exercise. 

Review Pilates instruction (verbal and tactile cues) from a DNS perspective 

Apply basic neuro-physiological principles to Pilates program design and progression
 

Prague School Registration Fee

Trainers, coaches, body work therapists, exercise physiologists & kinesiologists and clinicians practicing Pilates
Please contact the local organizer, if you are part of a group that is not listed above.

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PS Registration Fee: 80 EUR

Prague School registration fee helps

to support DNS scientific activities,

to collect new video/photo material,

to develop the DNS handouts and publishing activities,

to present the DNS system at the scientific congresses, and

to present the DNS concept online.

It is not a payment for the course. Please contact the local organizer to secure your enrollment in the course and make sure that the course is not full, prior to paying Prague School registration fee. Once your PS fee is completed, your registration will automatically be sent to the course organizer. After that, payment of course fees can be made with the organizer. The organizer reserves the right to request proof of licensure.

The Prague School registration fee is non-refundable.

Without your online registration and PS fee payment you will not be permitted to attend any DNS course nor will you receive the Prague School Certificate of Attendance; thus you cannot take the DNS test and you will not be allowed to register for later advanced courses.

Upon you registration and payment, you will receive an automatic email with a link to download the course notes. This email goes to the email address you provide during your payment procedure. If you do not receive this email within one hour after a payment, please contact info@rehabps.com and request the course notes. Hard copies will not be available at the host location.

Thank you for your understanding

DNS Prague School Team

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